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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.

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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FMC Corporation received European Union regulatory approval for Isoflex active (bixlozone), marking a critical milestone in the company's commercialization process.

FMC Corporation to Sell Newark, Delaware Property for $114 Million to Cut Debt

FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has entered into a framework agreement to sell its property in Newark, Delaware for gross proceeds of approximately $114 million, subject to a due diligence period and customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Upon completion, FMC intends to lease back the facilities

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Growers Edge announced that Agcor, its data intelligence platform built for agricultural lenders, now powers more than $19Bn in ag loans.

Growers Edge Names Michael Hoffstatter Managing Director of Input Financing

Growers Edge, a financial technology firm serving agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders, has named Michael Hoffstatter as Managing Director of Input Financing. In the role, Hoffstatter will lead the continued growth of Growers Edge's financing solutions across its retail, manufacturer, and strategic partner network.

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Australian agricultural biotechnology company Loam Bio has named Rob Hranac as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, with the transition taking effect on 1 July 2026. Hranac joins as the company continues to scale its soil carbon platform across Australia and a growing US market.

Loam Bio Appoints Rob Hranac as CEO to Lead Global Commercial Expansion

Australian agricultural biotechnology company Loam Bio has named Rob Hranac as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, with the transition taking effect on 1 July 2026. Hranac joins as the company continues to scale its soil carbon platform across Australia and a growing US market.

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Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

Tropic Acquires Rahan Meristem to Build First Fully Integrated Banana Genetics Company

Tropic, the gene-editing company behind a new generation of banana varieties, has acquired Rahan Meristem, a specialist in large-scale banana plant propagation with a presence across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The deal marks a significant step in the company's push to move from variety development to commercial-scale distribution.

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BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned the BioHub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site.

BASF Launches Efficon® Insecticide in Egypt and Earns FRAC Group 56 for Adapzo® Active Fungicide

BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced the launch of Efficon®, a new-generation insecticide powered by the novel active ingredient Axalion® Active, designed to control key sucking pests in high-value crops in Egypt. The product targets piercing-sucking insects, primarily whiteflies and aphids, which are among the most damaging pest types for vegetable and potato growers. Efficon® rapidly

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Explore the latest trends in fertilizer prices with a focus on urea, DAP, and sulfur costs impacting the agriculture sector.

Fertilizer Prices Weekly Update (June 15 – 22, 2026)

Fertilizer prices for the week of June 15–22, 2026, moved broadly lower or sideways, with Urea leading the retreat to $359/T as markets priced in the June 17 US-Iran memorandum of understanding — a 60-day ceasefire framework mediated through Pakistan and Qatar that included provisions for Strait of Hormuz reopening. The relief, however, remains fragile:

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