At North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the Department of Horticultural Science is dedicated to advancing plant knowledge and enhancing quality of life. Through integrated teaching, research, and extension, it offers extensive programs from undergraduate to PhD, exploring areas like sustainable production, plant breeding, landscape design, and urban environments. The department actively tackles critical issues in food security, environmental health, and human connection with nature. Collaborating closely with industry and the community via NC Cooperative Extension, it translates scientific discoveries into practical applications, making significant contributions locally and globally, from improving crop yields to creating healthier, more beautiful spaces.
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North Carolina State University (NC State, North Carolina State, NC State University, or NCSU) is a public land-grant research university in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1887 and part of the University of North Carolina system, it is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
