Ph.D. student Manisha Chaudhary from Dr. Song Li's lab recently attended the B4U Summit as part of the @Bayer B4U University Mentoring Program. She presented a poster on FLORA, a multi-agent LLM framework for automated plant single-cell RNA-seq analysis.
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At a recent ICAT Playdate presentation, Dr. Giorgia Cannici, Dr. Bas Bargmann, and TPSC graduate student Alex Harris highlighted μGnetoGroot, a project that investigates how magnetic fields might be used to influence the direction of genetically engineered plant root growth.
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Learn more about μGnetoGroot: icat.vt.edu/events/2026/09…
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The VT Soybean Breeding and Genetics Program participated in the 2026 Soybean Field Day at @VT_EVAREC. TPSC graduate students shared their research directly with farmers, researchers, and agricultural professionals while discussing the practical applications of their work.
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Seeking a Ph.D. in plant sciences, environmental sciences, or sustainable agriculture related fields? Register today for TPSC’s Virtual Open House on November 20th, 10am-12pm EST! Register here: virginiatech.questionpro.com/tpsc-virtual-r…
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Dr. Sherif Sherif received the Andy Swiger Land-Grant Award at the @VTCals 31st annual Faculty and Staff Picnic! Read more: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…
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The @virginia_tech Soybean Breeding and Genetics Team introduced children and their families to the amazing world of soybeans through an interactive presentation and hands-on activities at The Little Bookworm bookstore!
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A late spring freeze devastated fruit crops in the Winchester and Frederick County area of Virginia, resulting in a near-total loss of apple and peach crops for the fall season. TPSC faculty affiliate Dr. Sherif explains more: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…
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Congratulations to Dr. David Schmale on being named the J.B. Stroobants Endowed Professor of Biotechnology by the @virginia_tech Board of Visitors! Read more: news.vt.edu/articles/2026/…
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TPSC faculty affiliate Dr. Zhao's current project, supported in part by @USDA_NIFA, focuses on improving pepper varieties adapted to controlled environment agriculture, with clear benefits for Virginia growers. Read more: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/blo…
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Ph.D. candidate Madhvi Singh from the Carneiro Lab received an ASHS Travel Award and gave an oral presentation titled "Nutritional Characterization of Faba Bean Varieties to Support Breeding in the Mid-Atlantic Region" at the 2026 @ASHS_Hort conference in Dallas, TX.
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Ph.D. student Shabneek Kaur from the Wright Lab completed an @NSF iBiofoundry workshop at @UofIllinois, gaining hands-on training in laboratory automation and AI/ML for synthetic biology. The program focused on the fundamentals of liquid handling and automated workflow design.
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At the 58th Annual American Peanut Research and Education Society (APRES) meeting, TPSC affiliates Dr. Balota received the Corteva Agriscience Award for Excellence in Research, and Dr. Vennam received 2nd place for his poster in the Graduate Student Competition. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Ph.D. student Abigail Green from the Vinatzer Lab!
We’re excited to announce 4 winners for the 2026 Metagenomics SMRT Grant! 🧬
From infant resistomes and hereditary cancer to soil pathogens and HPV persistence, see how these researchers are driving discovery with PacBio HiFi sequencing.
Learn more: bit.ly/4rotusF
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Dr. Ghosh received two grants from @VaAgriculture:
Linking Plant Resistance and Biological Control for Stronger Vegetable Pest Management.
Stage-Specific Biological Control and Performance-Enhanced Egg Parasitoids for Managing Box Tree Moth in Virginia.
Congratulations!
Linking Plant Resistance and Biological Control for Stronger Vegetable Pest Management.
Stage-Specific Biological Control and Performance-Enhanced Egg Parasitoids for Managing Box Tree Moth in Virginia.
Congratulations!
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This past summer, the 2026 @NSF International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) cohort conducted field and lab research on ice nucleation in Austria and presented their work at the Virginia Tech Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.
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During the summer, students from the Cladis Lab presented their research on blueberries and blackberry jam at @IFT First in Chicago, IL and the @nutritionorg annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Congratulations to TPSC's new Interim Director, Dr. Boris Vinatzer, on being named a @plantdisease Fellow! Dr. Vinatzer also joined APS's Plantopia podcast to discuss his career in plant biotechology and plant pathogenic bacteria. Listen here: plantopiapodcast.org/75
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At @IFT First, students from the Carneiro Lab gave oral presentations and shared their research posters on fava beans. Congratulations to Mary Claire Mea, who earned 3rd place in the Undergraduate Research Competition and received an IFT Feeding Tomorrow Fund Travel Scholarship!
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