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Plant Genetics and Nutritional Genomics Lab

Awards

Feb 14, 2022

Iorizzo named University Scholar

NC State’s 2021-22 class of University Faculty Scholars includes Massimo Iorizzo, PhD. These 23 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. The NC State Provost’s Office oversees the University Faculty Scholars Program,…

Nov 16, 2020

Iorizzo earns tenure

Congratulations Dr. Massimo Iorrizo, associate professor in Horticultural Science, who achieved tenure this year. Tenure marks a major milestone in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Dr. Iorrizo’s research focuses on accelerated plant breeding and advanced genomic tools in blueberries, cranberries and carrots. NC State News link

Dec 3, 2019

PHHI team lands $12.8 Million to improve fruit quality of Blueberry and Cranberry

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – With a long-term goal of improving blueberry and cranberry based on producer and consumer interests, NC State University scientists, Massimo Iorizzo, Mary Ann Lila and Penelope Perkins-Veazie, were awarded a four-year, $6.4 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture, along with secured, dollar-for-dollar matching funds. The $12.8 million project, VacciniumCAP: Leveraging…