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Crop Genomics

Crop Genomics News provides the latest updates on genetic research and technologies that are advancing crop development and productivity.

Covering innovations in gene editing, DNA sequencing, and trait mapping, this category explores how scientists are unlocking genetic potential to improve crop resilience, yield, and nutritional value.

Stay informed on breakthroughs in understanding plant genomes, developing drought- and pest-resistant varieties, and enhancing food security through genomics. Dive into the cutting-edge science driving precision breeding and sustainable agriculture, and learn how crop genomics is shaping the future of global food systems.

Pairwise has licensed its Fulcrum® CRISPR gene editing platform to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).

Pairwise Licenses Fulcrum® Gene Editing Platform to the International Rice Research Institute

Pairwise has licensed its Fulcrum® CRISPR gene editing platform to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).

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Plastomics raises $5.8M Series B to advance chloroplast engineering, enabling next-gen trait delivery in corn and soybean crops.

Plastomics Secures $5.8 Million in Series B Funding to Advance Chloroplast Engineering Platform

Key Takeaways: Plastomics raises $5.8 million in its Series B funding round to accelerate next-generation crop innovation. Investors include Fulcrum Global Capital, Lewis & Clark Partners, Skull Diamond and Heart […]

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Planasa to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), expanding global leadership in plant genetics and sustainable innovation.

Planasa Announces Agreement to Acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI)

Key Takeaways: Planasa signs agreement to acquire Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI), a leader in vegetable and corn genetics. The transaction expands Planasa’s global footprint in plant breeding and research […]

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Gardin and Priva partner to integrate photosynthesis analytics with climate automation, uniting plant and environment data for growers.

Gardin and Priva Announce Strategic Integration to Advance Smart Crop Management

Gardin and Ridder have announced a collaborative product integration that brings real-time photosynthesis data into the Ridder Hortimax Pro interface.

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Celleste Bio unveils the first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made with plant cell culture, offering a scalable, climate-resilient supply.

Celleste Bio Unveils World’s First Chocolate-Grade Cocoa Butter Produced via Plant Cell Culture

Celleste Bio, a cocoa-tech startup, has closed a $4.5M seed funding round led by Supply Change Capital, with participation from Mondelēz International's SnackFutures Ventures, Consensus Business Group, The Trendlines Group, Barrel Ventures, and Regba Agriculture.

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Cibus completes 2025 field trials of HT2 Canola, validating improved herbicide tolerance and advancing sustainable trait innovation.

Cibus Completes Field Testing of Second-Generation Herbicide Tolerance Canola

Cibus entered into a material transfer agreement with CIAT, working with the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR), to support hybrid rice breeding.

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Sun World and Pairwise form a joint venture to develop a pitless cherry, combining breeding expertise with the Fulcrum® platform.

Sun World International Forms Joint Venture with Pairwise to Develop Pitless Cherry

Key Takeaways: Sun World International and Pairwise announce joint venture focused on specialty fruit Initial project centers on developing a pitless cherry with exclusive commercial rights for Sun World Partnership […]

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Singrow, a plant genomics and precision agriculture company, has raised $4.5M in Series A funding to scale operations & expand.

Singrow Raises $4.5 Million Series A For Expansion

Singrow, a plant genomics and precision agriculture company, has raised $4.5M in Series A funding to scale operations & expand.

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GeneNeer Ltd. has appointed Dr. Gusui Wu as Senior Scientific Advisor following his retirement as Global Head of Seeds Research at Syngenta.

GeneNeer Appoints Gusui Wu as Senior Scientific Advisor

GeneNeer Ltd. has appointed Dr. Gusui Wu as Senior Scientific Advisor following his retirement as Global Head of Seeds Research at Syngenta.

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Spearhead Bio introduces TAHITI, a gene insertion technology that uses a plant's natural DNA-editing system to integrate traits in crops.

Spearhead Bio Launches with Novel TAHITI Genome Integration Platform

Spearhead Bio introduces TAHITI, a gene insertion technology that uses a plant's natural DNA-editing system to integrate traits in crops.

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