Plant Breeding Research

Plant breeders at NC State have released many cultivars and breeding lines for use by the public. The releases are from an array of different crop species of importance to growers in North Carolina and other regions of the U.S. and the world. Plant breeders collaborate with specialists across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as well as other colleges throughout NC State to deliver innovative cultivars and breeding lines to address emerging concerns and preferences.

breeding program locations

Centennial Campus at NC State

A hothouse for innovation within NC State, and one of the premier research campuses in North America.

Plants for Human Health Institute

Leading the discovery and delivery of innovative plant-based solutions to advance human health.

Research Stations and Field Labs

18 research stations and four field labs across North Carolina where scientists and students test research under natural conditions.

Field Days

Join us for any of our field days, usually held between April and November at research stations and field labs across North Carolina. Field days are unique opportunities to visit our research stations, interact with faculty, and learn about their work. Field Days are often where faculty and students present their research and unveil their latest cultivar releases to the public.