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Three NCSU scientists demonstrating the results of their research on genetically engineering tobacco

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Title:
Three NCSU scientists demonstrating the results of their research on genetically engineering tobacco
Description:
Genetically engineered; North Carolina State University scientists have devised a genetic engineering strategy to protect tobacco and other crops from the root knot nematode. Shown from left are researchers Mark Conkling, Charles Opperman, and graduate student Chris Taylor.; Photo by Mark Dearmon, courtesy of NCSU Information Services
Topics:
University History
Subjects:
Tobacco -- Disease and pest resistance
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua016_035-007-bx0019-020-001
Producer:
North Carolina State University. Student Media more info on North Carolina State University. Student Media 
Photographer:
Dearmon, Mark more info on Dearmon, Mark 
Names:
Conkling, Mark more info on Conkling, Mark 
Opperman, Charlie more info on Opperman, Charlie 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives