{"id":5,"date":"2024-10-18T04:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T04:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/honeybees\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:47:39","slug":"bee-the-solution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Harvest Genetic Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-aside-container\"><div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/robertsandmikhaildistinguishedchair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ncst-fact has-gray-800-text-color\" data-ua-cat=\"Fact Block\" data-ua-action=\"URL Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/robertsandmikhaildistinguishedchair\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M495.65 152.27h-335.2l-8.18 16.35h-16.35V185h-8.18c-14.3 16.36-48 16.36-48 16.36v15.32H64.38L48 233H31.68A45.52 45.52 0 0 1 0 248.34v23.5h64.38C96.06 255.49 188 259.58 188 259.58L208.48 280h64.38l64.39 79.71h30.65l48-48 31.68-16.35h32.7V279L464 288.19h-16.38l-16.35-16.35 16.35 8.16 23.5-12.27v-12.24H463l-16.36-16.35 16.36 8.17h31.68L511 231v-31.72h-8.2V231h-8.17v-31.72H463l31.68-16.35H512v-14.31ZM381.19 264.69l-29.64-22.49-29.63 22.49 11.24-36.79-29.64-22.49h36.79l11.24-36.79 11.24 36.79h36.79L370 227.9Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">$111.1 B<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><span class=\"text\">In 2023, North Carolina&#8217;s agriculture and agribusiness hit an all-time high by generating an economic impact statewide of $111.1 billion, making NC&#160;State an ideal host for plant research.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>NC&#160;State is a trailblazer in utilizing genome editing technology. And, there remains unrealized potential in agriculture for breeding next-generation crops that implements this technology to address agricultural challenges including changing climates, invasive species and shrinking farmland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture (GEC) at NC&#160;State accelerates the pace of gene editing research in plants and empower the agricultural industry to adapt quickly. The GEC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develops new plant genome editing tools to shorten the timespan between scientific exploration and the introduction of new plant improvement innovations to farmers and growers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creates and spins out new companies to ensure innovative technology reaches those who need it most.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a pivotal role in shaping a prosperous and sustainable food supply for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-gray-800-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Kelliher Named Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">An expert in plant reproduction and plant breeding technologies, Kelliher has led programs focusing on reproductive biology and technology development for Syngenta since 2013, most recently serving as head of trait technologies and genome editing traits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/kelliher-named-director-of-nc-states-genome-editing-center-for-sustainable-agriculture\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/kelliher-named-director-of-nc-states-genome-editing-center-for-sustainable-agriculture\/\"><span class=\"text\">Meet Kelliher<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/Tim-Kelliher-Featured-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/Tim-Kelliher-Featured-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/Tim-Kelliher-Featured-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/Tim-Kelliher-Featured-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/06\/Tim-Kelliher-Featured.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Latest News<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/nc-state-genome-editing-centers-tim-kelliher-connects-biotech-to-farmers-needs\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/nc-state-genome-editing-centers-tim-kelliher-connects-biotech-to-farmers-needs\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-583\" \n            alt=\"Tim Kelliher in a greenhouse\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/01\/Kelliher-PSB-greenhouse.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/01\/Kelliher-PSB-greenhouse.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/01\/Kelliher-PSB-greenhouse-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/01\/Kelliher-PSB-greenhouse-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/01\/Kelliher-PSB-greenhouse-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">NC\u00a0State Genome Editing Center\u2019s Tim Kelliher Connects Biotech to Farmers\u2019 Needs<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Tim Kelliher, leader of NC\u00a0State University\u2019s\u00a0Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, finds his motivation \u2014 his \u201cwhy\u201d\u2014 in doing research that meets the real-world needs of farmers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Connect Science to <span class=nowrap>Farmers&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/future-proof-covington-sweetpotato\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/future-proof-covington-sweetpotato\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-565\" \n            alt=\" a man holds sweetpotates at NC&#160;State\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/S-Fraher-wide-orange-root.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/S-Fraher-wide-orange-root.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/S-Fraher-wide-orange-root-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/S-Fraher-wide-orange-root-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/S-Fraher-wide-orange-root-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">20 Years to Grow on: Future-proofing NC\u00a0State\u2019s Covington Sweetpotato<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Using genome editing, an improved Covington with guava root-knot nematode resistance could be ready in five or six years instead of 10 to 15. The faster, more precise process<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Get to the root of the <span class=nowrap>issue&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/magazine.cals.ncsu.edu\/nc-state-plant-breeding-consortium\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/magazine.cals.ncsu.edu\/nc-state-plant-breeding-consortium\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-274\" \n            alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/PBC-photo-collage-digital-min-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Food, Fiber and Functional Beauty<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">How we continue to feed, clothe and beautify the world starts with cultivating resilience. The\u00a0NC\u00a0State Plant Breeding Consortium\u00a0boasts more than 65 faculty and research associates actively developing new cultivars, germplasm and parental lines, making it one of the largest groups of plant breeders in any U.S. university. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Meet the Plant Breeding <span class=nowrap>Consortium&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-parallax-container ncst-parallax-container has-gray-800-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__container\"><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k.jpg);background-position:center center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"wp-image-292\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of honey bees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/53738617217_5ef77c932e_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ncst-parallax-container__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-cta-statement ncst-cta-statement\"><div class=\"ncst-cta-statement__container\"><p class=\"ncst-cta-statement__statement\"><br>Roberts and Mikhail Endowed Distinguished Chair <br>in Plant Genome Editing<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/47387\/donations\/new?designation=029527\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\" https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/47387\/donations\/new?designation=029527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Fund the Endowment<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"endowed-chair\">Goal: $4,500,000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jude Samulski provided generous funding to create the <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.ncsu.edu\/postings\/209509\">Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/kelliher-named-director-of-nc-states-genome-editing-center-for-sustainable-agriculture\/\">Tim Kelliher<\/a> was was named to the position in July 2025. Dr. Samulski\u2019s lead gift allows us to accelerate the pace at which an expert scientist can be hired to begin their research and serve as director of the GEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing the endowment to $4.5 million is essential to secure the long-term financial stability and success of NC&#160;State\u2019s gene editing research initiatives. This funding will generate annual income to support the activities of the tenured professor and their plant genome editing lab focused on the development of scientific research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Opportunities for Support<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact-list layout-default has-three-fact\"><div class=\"ncst-fact-list__container\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/robertsandmikhaildistinguishedchair\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\" data-ua-cat=\"Fact Block\" data-ua-action=\"URL Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/robertsandmikhaildistinguishedchair\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"m214.43 333 .81-.41c-16-13.93-26.21-36.05-26.21-60.83 0-27 12.29-50.79 30.52-64.51l-17.21-7.58a66.62 66.62 0 0 1-57.75 5.73 84.32 84.32 0 0 1 1.84 17.6c0 25.19-10.44 47.51-26.62 61.44l.2.2 46.7 20.48 8.39 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postdocs, a research technician and other key team members for the operational success of the center. <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/robertsandmikhaildistinguishedchair\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\" data-ua-cat=\"Fact Block\" data-ua-action=\"URL Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/robertsandmikhaildistinguishedchair\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M324 0H90.31a24.7 24.7 0 0 0-25.24 24.15v462.6A24.7 24.7 0 0 0 89.22 512h233.65a24.68 24.68 0 0 0 25.24-24.14V25.25A24.7 24.7 0 0 0 324 0ZM209.29 486.75a16.23 16.23 0 1 1 16.23-16.22 16.22 16.22 0 0 1-16.23 16.22Zm110-57.68H97.52V46.88h221.74Z\" 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Lead<br>$400,000<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><span class=\"text\">Ensure the hiring of a crucial project manager serving under the Endowed Distinguished Chair to help establish and run the GEC.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-indigo-400-background-color mirror-layout\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">\u201cGenome editing is the next wave of technology to feed the world.&#8221;<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Jude Samulski is supporting the effort to advance genetic breakthroughs in agriculture, in hopes of helping fight global food insecurity and supporting North Carolina\u2019s agricultural and ag technology industries. Meet the berry farm owner and pioneer in gene editing behind the gift. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/genome-editing-center-for-sustainable-agriculture-nc-state\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/genome-editing-center-for-sustainable-agriculture-nc-state\/\"><span class=\"text\">Read Samulski&#8217;s Story <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/JudeSamulski_1500x844.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/JudeSamulski_1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/JudeSamulski_1500x844-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/JudeSamulski_1500x844-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/10\/JudeSamulski_1500x844-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AskBio, Jude Samulsk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnering NC&#160;State Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Components of the GEC already&nbsp;exist on campus, positioning&nbsp;NC&#160;State to drive significant progress in agricultural biotechnology.&nbsp;The GEC will collaborate with&nbsp;external industry partners to&nbsp;drive IP generation and the&nbsp;commercialization of plant&nbsp;genome editing technologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Meet our partnering units<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-1\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/brc.ncsu.edu\/\">Bioinformatics Research Center<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cersa.cals.ncsu.edu\/\">Center of Excellence for Regulatory Science<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ges.research.ncsu.edu\/\">Genetic Engineering and Society Center<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/gga.ncsu.edu\/\">Genetics and Genomics Academy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/gsl\/\">Genomic Sciences Laboratory<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/\">N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/commercialization\/\">Office of Research Commercialization<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/plantbreeding.ncsu.edu\/\">Plant Breeding Consortium<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/planttransformationlab.wordpress.ncsu.edu\/\">Plant Transformation Lab<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"genome-editing-impact\">Plant Genome Editing Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for plant genome editing is growing, especially in North Carolina, where the climate and geography produce a greater variety of crops than in other prominent states. NC&#160;State is currently completing CRISPR research on Christmas trees and other horticultural projects, but with further research capabilities enabled by the GEC, CALS can continue to enhance agricultural innovations within the state and nation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/rodolphe-barrangou-genome-editing-center-nc-state-university\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/news\/rodolphe-barrangou-genome-editing-center-nc-state-university\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-537\" \n            alt=\"Barrangou\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/mkbarrangoupan1500.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/mkbarrangoupan1500.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/mkbarrangoupan1500-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/mkbarrangoupan1500-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/11\/mkbarrangoupan1500-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Future-proofing Food and Agriculture: NC&#160;State\u2019s Genome Editing Center<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">NC&#160;State&#8217;s new Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture heralds a new era. To explain the potential and applications of genome editing, we asked NC&#160;State\u2019s Rodolphe Barrangou, a pioneer in CRISPR technology. As the Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor in probiotics research, Barrangou leads the CRISPR lab in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2023\/07\/crispr-poplar-tree\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/news.ncsu.edu\/2023\/07\/crispr-poplar-tree\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-273\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/units.cals.ncsu.edu\/genome-editing-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/09\/mkcrisprpoplargreenhouse1500-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Building a Better Forest Tree With CRISPR Gene Editing<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Researchers at NC&#160;State used a CRISPR gene-editing system to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, the major barrier to sustainable production of wood fibers, while improving their wood properties. The findings \u2013\u00a0published in the journal\u00a0Science\u00a0\u2013 hold promise to make fiber production for everything from paper to diapers greener, cheaper and more efficient.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner with NC&#160;State Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in partnering with NC&#160;State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences? Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-resource-economics\/people\/dmt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deborah Thompson<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/people\/kathleen-pitcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kathleen Denya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thank you for helping us grow the&nbsp;Roberts and Mikhail Endowed Distinguished Chair in Genome Editing.&nbsp;Funds supporting the North Carolina State Genome Editing center&nbsp;are collected and managed are collected and managed by The Endowment Fund of NC&nbsp;State University, tax id-56-6000756. You will receive an official receipt for your donation.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NC&#160;State is a trailblazer in utilizing genome editing technology. And, there remains unrealized potential in agriculture for breeding next-generation crops that implements this technology to address agricultural challenges including changing climates, invasive species and shrinking farmland. 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