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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.

Soteria Formulations develops biodegradable seed coatings & pelleted formulations that allow precise & extended release of active ingredients

Soteria Formulations Advances Sustainable Crop Protection with Support from NC State

Soteria Formulations develops biodegradable seed coatings & pelleted formulations that allow precise & extended release of active ingredients

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GDM, a global leader in soybean genetics, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire AgReliant Genetics by purchasing the remaining 50% stakes held by Vilmorin & Cie and KWS, who co-founded the joint venture in 2000.

GDM Completes Acquisition of AgReliant Genetics

GDM completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of AgReliant Genetics, a U.S.-based provider of corn and soybean seeds.

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Redox Bio-Nutrients’ Mainstay® Calcium 2.0 earns TFI Certified Biostimulant label, assuring growers of safety and proven efficacy.

Redox Bio-Nutrients Earns Certification for Mainstay Calcium 2.0

Redox Bio-Nutrients has launched RDX-N™, a patent-pending nitrogen optimization technology developed over a decade of research.

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UC ANR Innovate has been awarded $15.1 million to establish California’s first coordinated agricultural innovation network.

UC ANR Receives $15.1M to Launch Statewide Agricultural Innovation Network

UC ANR Innovate has been awarded $15.1 million to establish California’s first coordinated agricultural innovation network.

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LI-COR launches HOBO MX2308 and MX2309 data loggers, combining precision sensors and ease-of-use for growers, researchers, and AgTech.

LI-COR Launches New HOBO® Data Loggers for Precision Environmental Monitoring

Key Takeaways: LI-COR introduces HOBO MX2308 and MX2309 data loggers for agriculture, research, and AgTech. MX2308 combines Temp/RH monitoring with LI-COR PAR sensor for greenhouse and indoor farming. MX2309 integrates […]

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Moa Technology discovers new weed control chemistries and amplifier molecules, partnering with Gowan to advance sustainable herbicide use.

Moa Technology Unveils New Class of Weed Control Chemistries, Signs Partnership with Gowan

Moa Technology and NAICONS collaborate to screen 70,000 micro-bacterial extracts for potential biological herbicides.

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LeafWorks launches DNA-based Quantification Testing for mushroom blends, giving brands accurate tools for compliance, QA, and trust.

LeafWorks Launches DNA-Based Quantification Testing for Functional Mushroom Blends

LeafWorks Launches DNA-Based Quantification Testing for Functional Mushroom Blends LeafWorks introduces DNA-based Ingredient Quantification Testing, beginning with mushroom blends. New assay helps brands verify ingredient composition in multi-species products with […]

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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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Artechno, Philips Horticulture & Limgroup partnered to develop a year-round, indoor propagation model for F1 hybrid strawberry plants.

Year-Round Indoor Propagation Model Unveiled for Hybrid Strawberry Varieties

Artechno, Philips Horticulture, and Limgroup have partnered to develop a year-round, indoor propagation model for F1 hybrid strawberry plants.

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Switch Bioworks appoints Steve del Cardayre as CTO and Brett Boghigian as CBO and relocates to new San Carlos headquarters.

Switch Bioworks Expands Executive Team and Moves into New San Carlos Headquarters

Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable agricultural solutions, announced it has raised $17 million in Series Seed financing.

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