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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.

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds has introduced its next-generation K-Class soybean lineup for the 2027 growing season, adding 16 new products

Latham Seeds Unveils K-Class Soybean Lineup for 2027

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds unveiled its 2027 K-Class soybean lineup of 16 new products, five with the Ironclad designation, tailored to Iowa growing conditions.

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Origin Agritech won exclusive nationwide rights to commercialize CAAS corn hybrid Zhongdan 6202, projecting RMB 65 million in cumulative cash flow through fiscal 2028.

Origin Agritech Secures Exclusive China Rights to Machine-Harvest Corn Hybrid Zhongdan 6202

Origin Agritech won exclusive nationwide rights to commercialize CAAS corn hybrid Zhongdan 6202, projecting RMB 65 million in cumulative cash flow through fiscal 2028.

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Chloros published an SSRN preprint pairing YOLOv8 with a four-qubit quantum circuit that hit 93.80% accuracy on tomato ripeness classification

Chloros Publishes Quantum-AI Study on Tomato Ripeness Detection

Chloros published an SSRN preprint pairing YOLOv8 with a four-qubit quantum circuit that hit 93.80% accuracy on tomato ripeness classification.

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Meristem MaxStax Soybean topped liquid seed treatments in a 2025 Trial at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Meristem Crop Performance Holds 2027 Prices Flat, Adds Dealer Programs

Meristem Crop Performance is freezing 2027 crop year prices and launching three new financing and protection programs for dealers and farmers.

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Mosaic reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.82 billion, below analysts' consensus of about $3.10 billion.

Mosaic Posts $273M Q2 2026 Net Loss as Phosphate Margins Turn Negative

Mosaic reported a $273M net loss in Q2 2026 as phosphate margins turned negative and sulfur costs rose, though potash operating earnings held steady.

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Intrepid Potash has sold the majority of its Intrepid South Ranch assets to HydroSource Logistics for $70 million in total consideration.

Intrepid Potash Q2 2026 Net Income Climbs to $15.6M on Stronger Trio Margins

Intrepid Potash reported Q2 2026 net income of $15.6M and Adjusted EBITDA of $17.5M, lifting full-year potash and Trio production guidance.

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AgroLiquid has added six humic, fulvic and sugar products from its Monty's Plant Food acquisition to its crop nutrition portfolio.

AgroLiquid Adds Six Monty’s Humic, Fulvic and Sugar Products to Crop Nutrition Line

AgroLiquid has added six humic, fulvic and sugar products from its Monty's Plant Food acquisition to its crop nutrition portfolio.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory's ZiaCore microreactor has achieved zero-power criticality, a benchmark that confirms the reactor performs as designed. The New Mexico Nuclear Alliance said the demonstration marks a major step in advanced reactor development and reinforces the state's role in next-generation nuclear technology.

Los Alamos National Laboratory ZiaCore Microreactor Achieves Criticality

Los Alamos National Laboratory's ZiaCore microreactor has achieved zero-power criticality, a benchmark that confirms the reactor performs as designed. The New Mexico Nuclear Alliance said the demonstration marks a major step in advanced reactor development and reinforces the state's role in next-generation nuclear technology.

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Pusan National University researchers developed a hydrogel membrane that cleans and desalinates seawater at the same time using sunlight.

Pusan National University Study Advances Solar Desalination With Janus Membrane

Pusan National University researchers developed a hydrogel membrane that cleans and desalinates seawater at the same time using sunlight.

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Limagrain entered into exclusive discussions with ADQ for a potential 35% minority stake in its Vegetable Seeds business.

Limagrain Signs Worldwide Genome Editing License with Qi Biodesign

Limagrain signs a worldwide licensing deal with Qi Biodesign for genome editing tools to speed development of new field and vegetable crop varieties.

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