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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.

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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Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

Charles Miller on Solynta’s Hybrid Potatoes: Scaling True Seeds for a Sustainable Future

Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

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CeraMax®, a biological seed treatment by Ceradis Crop Protection B.V., will be available in 2025 under a Section 2(ee) label for disease suppression.

Ceradis Appoints Regional Vice Presidents to Strengthen Global Operations and Sustainable Growth

Ceradis B.V. announced two senior leadership appointments to strengthen its global footprint and operational capabilities

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BLOOM FRESH warns it will take decisive action against intellectual property (IP) infringement during the 2025 harvest season

BLOOM FRESH Intensifies Global IP Enforcement Ahead of Northern Hemisphere Table Grape Peak

BLOOM FRESH warns it will take decisive action against intellectual property (IP) infringement during the 2025 harvest season

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BioConsortia has officially closed a $15 million funding round led by long-standing internal investors, including Otter Capital

BioConsortia Closes $15M Funding Round to Support Global Rollout of Always-N™ and Advance Microbial R&D

BioConsortia has officially closed a $15 million funding round led by long-standing internal investors, including Otter Capital

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Mars, Incorporated today unveiled the Mars Protect the Peanut Plan, an initiative designed to address threats to global peanut production.

Mars Launches “Protect the Peanut Plan” with $5 Million Investment to Safeguard Global Peanut Supply

Mars, Incorporated and Fonterra are launching the Farmer Forward Program, a $27M, five-year investment to support climate-smart agriculture.

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