AgTech360
From the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State comes a podcast that takes a 360° view of emerging agriculture technologies. Join the host, N.C. PSI Executive Director Adrian Percy as he speaks with academic researchers, industry experts, growers, producers, Extension specialists, and others in the agtech community.
Podcasting since 2020 • 61 episodes
AgTech360
Latest Episodes
New Center, New Frontier: Tim Kelliher Leads NC State’s Genome Editing Mission
Newly appointed Director of NC State’s Genome Editing Center (GEC), Tim Kelliher, shares his unique path from organic farming to the forefront of plant science. He explains how advances in genome editing offer a faster, more precise alternative...
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Bananas, Biotech, and Beyond: Gene Editing with Tropic
Dr. Eyal Maori, co-founder of Tropic, is using advanced gene editing technologies to revolutionize tropical crops such as bananas, rice, and coffee. The conversation explores how Tropic developed proprietary tools like Agrotrop and GEiGS to ove...
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Episode 60
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CRISPR, Then and Now: A 2025 Update with Rodolphe Barrangou
Genome editing pioneer Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou returns to AgTech 360 to share how CRISPR has advanced and expanded since his last appearance in 2021, transforming from a breakthrough technology into a global force across medicine, agriculture, a...
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Episode 59
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Shifting Perspectives: How Nanotech is Gaining Ground in Farming
Dr. Jason White from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station explains how nano-scale materials, once seen as potential hazards, are gaining popularity and are now used to boost plant health, increase crop yields, and build climate resil...
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Tiny Particles, Huge Potential: Assessing Benefits and Risks of Nanotech in Ag
Dr. Khara Grieger explores the fascinating world of nanotechnology in agriculture. From nanoscale fertilizers and pesticides to vaccines and biosensors, she explains how these tiny particles could have a big impact on sustainability, food safet...
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