May 11, 2016 | Features, Institute News Genome sequence offers insight into the carotenoid accumulation and evolution of the carrot By mweddin Dr. Massimo Iorizzo joined N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI) in the summer of 2015. Transitioning from his previous position at the University...
October 29, 2015 | Features Taking Sweet Potatoes Beyond the Thanksgiving Feast By mweddin A closer look at the benefits of phytochemicals and the promise of functional food ingredients Like many other holiday foods, sweet potatoes are available year-round,...
August 31, 2015 | Features PHHI funds five collaborative seed grants with $1 million By mweddin N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI) recently awarded more than $1 million through a seed funding program to promote collaborative, transdisciplinary research...
May 18, 2015 | Features P2EP Kicks Off Third “Summer of Science” at NC Research Campus By mweddin The third class of the Plant Pathways Elucidation Project (P2EP) recently began an 11-week summer of science at the NC Research Campus (NCRC). This year’s...
February 25, 2015 | Features New web resource highlights research-based connections between food and disease By oitdesign Developed by new Extension team member, Aubrey Mast
September 24, 2014 | Features N.C. State Scientists Cracking the Mysteries of Walnut Research By mweddin A New Process for Researching Walnuts Will Help Identify the Impacts on Human Health
July 3, 2014 | Features Watermelon Science, Size and Surprising Uses By mweddin From Sunscreen to Sports Drink, Watermelon's a Winner
May 15, 2014 | Features N.C. State Scientists Create Food Ingredient to Combat Peanut Allergies By mweddin Groundbreaking Peanut-Cranberry Flour Masks Peanut Proteins in the Body
April 7, 2014 | Features Blueberries Reduce Risk of Parkinson’s, Boost Brain Function Finds New Study By mweddin PHHI Researchers Part of Team Linking Blueberries to Reduced Risk of Parkinson's
March 7, 2014 | Features Arabidopsis: An Ideal Platform for Understanding Secondary Metabolites By mweddin Researchers Use Arabidopsis to Discover How Plants Support Human Health
December 17, 2013 | Features Happy Holidays from PHHI! By mweddin Seasons Greetings & Best Wishes from All of Us
August 30, 2013 | Features Blueberries, Green Tea Help Athletes Burn Fat While Sleeping By mweddin NCRC Scientists Observe Impacts of Produce-infused Powders + Exercise on People
July 17, 2013 | Features N.C. Research Campus Partnership Launches $1.5M Program Immersing Students in Science By mweddin Student-driven Initiative Fuses Plant Science and Health
June 3, 2013 | Features Strawberry Breeding Program Receives National Grants from the Walmart Foundation By phhi_admin Will Provide Training, Technology Transfer to Growers
May 27, 2013 | Features N.C. State Researchers Create Fruit, Vegetable-infused Ingredients for U.S. Army Rations By mweddin Healthy, Shelf Stable and Flavorful Foods for Soldiers
April 25, 2013 | Features Blueberry Research, Benefits Bring PHHI Director to New Zealand By mweddin Dr. Lila Goes Global with Blueberry Health Message
March 4, 2013 | Features N.C. State, UT Scientists Secure $2M to Improve Produce Safety By mweddin Partnering to Improve Organic Produce Safety – Naturally
February 12, 2013 | Features Students Learn Research Principles While Raising Winter Tomatoes By phhi_admin High School Students in Rowan County Immersed in a Learning Experience that Goes Beyond Textbooks
November 18, 2012 | Features N.C. State Studying Cancer-fighting Compounds in Ginger By mweddin PHHI, Surrey Scientists Partner to Combat Cancer
August 17, 2012 | Features “Pack ‘N Cool” Provides Farmers with Mobile Refrigeration Solution By mweddin Mobile, Cost-efficient Alternative to Commercial Cooler
August 8, 2012 | Features Plant Steroids Hold Promise for Increase in Muscle Mass and Physical Performance By phhi_admin Research Focuses on Brassica Plants
July 24, 2012 | Features N.C. State Hosting Scientists from Bhutan at N.C. Research Campus By mweddin Partnership Aiding Global Conservation Efforts
June 12, 2012 | Features Dr. Slavko Komarnytsky Contributes Chapter to New Book By phhi_admin Using Antibodies to Deliver Drugs More Accurately to Diagnose and Treat Diseases
April 23, 2012 | Features N.C. State Develops Mobile Hand-washing Stations By mweddin Models Help Farmers Reduce Food Safety Risks
March 28, 2012 | Features N.C. Artisan Cheese Operation Grows with NCVACS Award By mweddin Honey Mountain Farm Dairy Facility Can Produce 86,000 Pounds of Cheese Annually
February 22, 2012 | Features Sunburst Trout Adds Smoker with NCVACS, USDA Awards By mweddin N.C. Fish Farm Expands Value-Added Product Line with Trout Smoker
February 22, 2012 | Features Cottle Farms Exploring Value-Added Muscadine Products with NCVACS Award By mweddin Cottle Growing Muscadines for New Bottled Smoothie
February 21, 2012 | Features Chapel Hill Creamery Expands Cheese Production with NCVACS, USDA Funds By mweddin Chapel Hill Creamery Awarded NCVACS, USDA Funds
February 9, 2012 | Features N.C. State Blackberry, Raspberry Website Wins Award By mweddin ASHS Awards N.C. Blackberry & Raspberry Growers Portal
November 7, 2011 | Features PHHI Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding By mweddin Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Initiative Awards $100,000
September 6, 2011 | Features Breakthrough Technology for Functional Food to be Showcased By mweddin PHHI Hosting International Workshop on Anthocyanins
August 10, 2011 | Features Dr. Allan Brown Leads Team to Sequence the Blueberry Genome By mweddin Watch a Video on this Blueberry Breakthrough
August 1, 2011 | Features Kannapolis Scholars Hosting Childhood Obesity Conference By mweddin Live Webinar Open to the Public
July 25, 2011 | Features Program Helps N.C. Farmers & Businesses Expand By mweddin NCVACS Cost Shares Equipment Expenses for Ag Operations
July 15, 2011 | Features Taylorsville Meat Processor Growing with Cost Share Award By mweddin Mays Meats Adding Cooler, Rail System
July 13, 2011 | Features Institute Director Mentors Kenan Fellow By mweddin Dr. Lila, Fellow Will Travel to Alaskan Berry Fields
June 24, 2011 | Features NPR Show Features Dr. Lila By mweddin PHHI Director Discusses Blueberries, Human Health
May 26, 2011 | Features N.C. Sweet Potato Cracker Venture Expanding with Cost Share Award By mweddin The "Only Baked Cracker Made with Real Sweet Potatoes"
May 12, 2011 | Features NCVACS Sweetens the Deal for Pecan Producer By mweddin Elizabeth’s Expands Chocolate-coated Pecan Production
April 1, 2011 | Features Institute Director Appears on Dr. Oz Show By mweddin Watch Dr. Mary Ann Lila's Segment on Dr. Oz Show
March 30, 2011 | Features New Look, New Organizational Structure By mweddin PHHI Research and Extension Efforts Merge
March 29, 2011 | Features A Basket Full of Fresh Resources By mweddin The Produce Lady and N.C. Strawberry Project Share Resources for Farmers, Consumers
September 15, 2010 | Features The N.C. Strawberry Project By phhi_admin N.C. State and Johnson & Wales Universities Partner to Breed Better Berry
August 10, 2010 | Features Dr. Mary Ann Lila Contributes to Dole Nutrition Book By mweddin PHHI Director is Contributing Author for New Book
July 10, 2010 | Features PHHI Director Named First Murdock Professor By mweddin Dr. Lila is First David H. Murdock Distinguished Professor
July 8, 2010 | Features Kannapolis Scholars Arrive for Summer at N.C. Research Campus By mweddin Students from Universities across North Carolina Spend 10 Weeks Working with PHHI Researchers
July 5, 2010 | Features Teachers Make Research Real for Local Students By mweddin Two Kannapolis teachers Spend "Summer Break" Working at the N.C. Research Campus
July 2, 2010 | Features Tobacco Farm Turned Goat Dairy, SleepyGoat Cheese Produces Flavored Chevre By phhi_admin The N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Series: 6 of 9
July 2, 2010 | Features Muscadine Wine from Vineyards on the Scuppernong River By phhi_admin The N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Series: 5 of 9
July 2, 2010 | Features Ramping up Production and Marketing of Ramps, a Smoky Mountain Native Plant By phhi_admin The N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Series: 4 of 9
