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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.

Antonie announced that Bejo has taken an equity stake in the company as part of its €2 million Seed funding round.

Antonie Secures Investment from Bejo to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation in Seed Production

Antonie has announced that Bejo, a global vegetable breeding company, has taken an equity stake in the company as part of its €2 million Seed funding round.

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Pairwise signed a licensing agreement granting Wild Bioscience access to its Fulcrum® genome editing tools.

Pairwise Licenses Fulcrum® Genome Editing Tools to Wild Bioscience for AI-Driven Crop Trait Development

Pairwise signed a licensing agreement granting Wild Bioscience access to its Fulcrum® genome editing tools.

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

Syngenta Secures French Approval for X-Terra® Hybrid Wheat

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

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Mercy Corps Ventures launched a pilot project with Salicrop to test a non-GMO seed priming process to enhance tomato plants’ resilience.

Mercy Corps Ventures Launches Pilot with Salicrop to Support Climate-Resilient Tomato Farming in Mexico

Mercy Corps Ventures has launched a pilot project with Salicrop to test a non-GMO seed priming process designed to enhance tomato plants’ resilience to heat and saline irrigation.

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

Cibus Participates in UK Government-Funded Precision Breeding Project for Oilseed Rape

Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS), an agricultural technology company specializing in the development and licensing of plant traits, announced its participation as a key technology partner in a research and development project funded by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).

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seqWell announced the launch of the AgriPrep™ Library Prep Kit, expanding its next-generation TnX™ transposase product portfolio.

seqWell Launches AgriPrep™ Library Prep Kit To Support Scalable Low-Pass Genome Sequencing

seqWell announced the launch of the AgriPrep™ Library Prep Kit, expanding its next-generation TnX™ transposase product portfolio.

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InEdita Bio has developed a genome-editing platform designed to improve pest resistance, biological nitrogen fixation, and resilience to drought and heat across all agricultural crops.

InEdita Bio Unveils Genome-Editing Platform to Support Sustainable, Climate-Resilient Agriculture

InEdita Bio has developed a genome-editing platform designed to improve pest resistance, biological nitrogen fixation, and resilience to drought and heat across all agricultural crops.

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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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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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