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Plant Science News delivers the latest insights and innovations from the world of plant biology, genetics, and sustainable agriculture.

Our coverage spans breakthroughs in crop resilience, soil health, and biotechnology, spotlighting the research and technology reshaping the future of plant science.

Explore how scientists and agronomists are advancing sustainable food production, enhancing biodiversity, and addressing global agricultural challenges. From gene editing to precision agriculture, stay informed on the developments that are driving sustainability and innovation in the field.

McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

McGill Opens State-of-the-Art Greenhouse and Research Platform at Macdonald Campus

McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

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Auburn University's College of Agriculture is collaborating with USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory on drone and AI research

Auburn University & USDA Launch Collaborative Drone and AI Research Initiative

Auburn University's College of Agriculture is collaborating with USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory on drone and artificial intelligence research for agricultural applications.

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The FAO has released a new report assessing food safety hazards, controls, and regulatory frameworks in indoor farming.

FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Trigger Global Agrifood Catastrophe

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warns that blocked ships carrying critical agricultural inputs through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger dangerous food price inflation similar to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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Agriodor developed INSIOR® Gr A, an olfactory repellent technology distributed by Syngenta in France for controlling green aphids

Agriodor’s INSIOR® Gr A Receives French Authorization for Sugar Beet Aphid Control

Agriodor developed INSIOR® Gr A, an olfactory repellent technology distributed by Syngenta in France for controlling green aphids that cause sugar beet yellowing disease.

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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions.

Syngenta Launches VIRESTINA™, First New Selective Herbicide for Resistant Grass Weeds in Nearly 40 Years

Syngenta has announced the global launch of VIRESTINA™ technology, the world's first selective herbicide to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton in nearly 40 years.

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Foray Bioscience and Z's Nutty Ridge have signed a partnership agreement to develop fabricated seeds for proprietary hybrid hazelnut varieties adapted to the northeastern United States.

Foray Bioscience and Z’s Nutty Ridge Partner to Scale Hazelnut Trees With Fabricated Seed Technology

Foray Bioscience and Z's Nutty Ridge have signed a partnership agreement to develop fabricated seeds for proprietary hybrid hazelnut varieties adapted to the northeastern United States.

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GreenSTEM Technology Corp has introduced BioProspector™ Fertilizer (BioPro), a fungi-based product designed to improve plant tolerance to abiotic stress conditions including drought, extreme temperatures, salinity, and nutrient deficiencies.

GreenSTEM Technology Introduces BioProspector™ Fertilizer and Seeks Field Trial Participants

GreenSTEM Technology Corp has introduced BioProspector™ Fertilizer (BioPro), a fungi-based product designed to improve plant tolerance to abiotic stress conditions including drought, extreme temperatures, salinity, and nutrient deficiencies.

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Purdue University leads a $2 million USDA APHIS-funded research project with partners Entomol and 1,4Group to combat high pathogenic avian influenza using novel antiviral fogging technology.

Entomol Partners with Purdue University on $2 Million USDA-Funded Avian Influenza Research

Purdue University leads a $2 million USDA APHIS-funded research project with partners Entomol and 1,4Group to combat high pathogenic avian influenza using novel antiviral fogging technology.

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Crop genomics companies are undergoing leadership transitions, moving scientific founders into CTO roles and appointing scale-up CEOs.

Crop Genomics Leadership 2026: The Rise of the Scale-Up CEO

Crop genomics companies are undergoing structured leadership transitions, moving scientific founders into CTO roles and appointing scale-up CEOs.

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Biotalys (Euronext: BTLS), a developer of protein-based biocontrol solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with 21st.BIO

Biotalys Achieves First Research Milestone in Syngenta Partnership for Novel Bioinsecticide Development

Biotalys, an Agricultural Technology company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions, has reached its first research milestone in partnership with Syngenta for developing a novel bioinsecticide against key insect pests.

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