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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.

Gene&GreenTK, Lipofabrik (Eléphant Vert Group), INRAE, and Enigma have formed a French consortium to develop the BIOSPHÆRE project

Gene&GreenTK Leads French Consortium BIOSPHÆRE to Develop Biological Crop Protection for Tomatoes

French biotech startup Gene&GreenTK, based in Marseille, is coordinating a new four-partner consortium — BIOSPHÆRE — brought together to develop biological alternatives to conventional crop protection products for tomato cultivation. Partners include Lipofabrik of the Eléphant Vert Group, national agricultural research institute INRAE, and specialist testing laboratory Enigma.

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Monsanto responds to Washington Supreme Court ruling in Erickson vs. Monsanto, disputing analysis on punitive damages and next steps.

Supreme Court Rules 7-2 for Monsanto in Roundup™ Case, Containing Decade-Long Litigation

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 7-2 ruling in Monsanto v. Durnell, holding that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) expressly preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims where the EPA has made a definitive determination on crop protection product safety. The majority opinion states that requiring a cancer warning on Roundup™'s label would impose

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Eurofins Agro Testing has acquired Laboratoř Postoloprty, a leading agro testing laboratory in the Czech Republic with more than 35 years of operating history. The laboratory, which employs 30 people, is accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA) and authorised by the Central Institute for Supervising and Testing in Agriculture (ÚKZÚZ), and provides a broad range of analytical services covering soil, plant, feed, fertilizer, water, sediment, and biogas materials.

Eurofins Agro Testing Acquires Czech Laboratory Laboratoř Postoloprty to Strengthen Central Europe Presence

Eurofins Agro Testing has acquired Laboratoř Postoloprty, a leading agro testing laboratory in the Czech Republic with more than 35 years of operating history. The laboratory, which employs 30 people, is accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA) and authorised by the Central Institute for Supervising and Testing in Agriculture (ÚKZÚZ), and provides a broad

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A research team led by Professor Geupil Jang at Chonnam National University in South Korea has identified a rice gene, OsFeSOD3, that performs two distinct functions: protecting plants from drought-induced cellular damage and regulating the development of chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for photosynthesis. The findings, published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal (Volume 24, Issue 4, 2026), could have significant implications for developing rice varieties that maintain productivity under water stress.

Chonnam National University Identifies Dual-Function Rice Gene That Boosts Drought Tolerance and Grain Yield

A research team led by Professor Geupil Jang at Chonnam National University in South Korea has identified a rice gene, OsFeSOD3, that performs two distinct functions: protecting plants from drought-induced cellular damage and regulating the development of chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for photosynthesis. The findings, published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal (Volume 24, Issue 4,

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Hood College's Department of Biology has been awarded a $19,998 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate natural predators of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, an invasive fly species that has become the most destructive insect pest affecting soft fruit production in the United States. The research is led by Assistant Professor of Biology Chia-Hue Lue, Ph.D., and will be conducted with the direct involvement of Hood College students.

Hood College Receives USDA Grant to Research Natural Predators of Invasive Berry Pest

Hood College's Department of Biology has been awarded a $19,998 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate natural predators of the Spotted-Wing Drosophila, an invasive fly species that has become the most destructive insect pest affecting soft fruit production in the United States. The research is led by Assistant Professor of Biology Chia-Hue

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ADAMA reports Q3 2025 sales of $933M and 50% EBITDA growth, driven by higher volumes, improved mix, and “Fight Forward” initiatives.

ADAMA Launches Novali™ High-Load Liquid Pyroxasulfone Herbicide for Soybean and Corn Growers

ADAMA (SZSE: 000553) has introduced Novali™, a high-load liquid herbicide based on Pyroxasulfone, targeting residual weed control in soybean and corn production. Built on ADAMA's Sesgama™ formulation technology, Novali™ delivers 40% more active ingredient per gallon than standard liquid Pyroxasulfone products, reducing the volume growers need to handle, transport, store, and refill during application season.

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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, in southern Spain, adding a state-of-the-art facility to its existing Innovation Center footprint in the region.

Syngenta Group China Partners with McDonald’s and McCain to Modernise Potato Supply Chain

Syngenta Group China has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with McDonald's China and McCain China to develop a more resilient and sustainable potato supply chain in the country. The agreement, signed at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo, establishes a pilot framework aimed at transforming local potato farming, supply, and processing through precision agronomy,

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Roquette has expanded and renamed its plant care activity to Agriscience, following the integration of the acquired IFF Pharma Solutions portfolio.

Roquette Launches NEOSORB® AG Polyol Range for Sustainable Agricultural Formulations

Roquette has introduced NEOSORB® AG, a new plant-based multifunctional polyol range designed for agriscience formulation applications. The product line is aimed at formulators developing high-value agricultural solutions that combine biostimulant potential, moisture retention for foliar and liquid fertiliser systems, and organic complexation for micronutrient delivery. The launch adds a new platform ingredient to Roquette's Agriscience

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Micropep has unveiled an in-depth look at Krisalix™, its proprietary AI-powered discovery platform for bioactive micropeptides.

Micropep Technologies Files for Regulatory Approval of Promisin Biofungicide in Brazil and Paraguay

Micropep has unveiled an in-depth look at Krisalix™, its proprietary AI-powered discovery platform for bioactive micropeptides.

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Belgian biotech company Zymofix has received €1.9 million in funding from VLAIO, the Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, to support MicroFix — a €3.2 million collaborative research project with Ghent University. The three-year project, led in partnership with Prof. Tina Kyndt from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, will focus on building a scientific foundation for more predictable microbial product performance in agricultural applications.

Zymofix Secures €1.9 Million to Build Scientific Foundation for Microbial Product Reliability

Belgian biotech company Zymofix has received €1.9 million in funding from VLAIO, the Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, to support MicroFix — a €3.2 million collaborative research project with Ghent University. The three-year project, led in partnership with Prof. Tina Kyndt from the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, will focus on building a scientific foundation

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