Plant Science

Plant Science

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.

Rockcliffe Labs Launches Canada’s First Venture Creation Platform Aiming to Build 100 Biotechnology Companies

Rockcliffe Labs launched its 1st dedicated program to systematically create 100 biotechnology and life sciences ventures over the next decade

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Oerth Bio Ends Operations After Four Years of AgTech Research

Oerth Bio, a joint venture between Bayer and Arvinas, has ceased operations after four years in the AgTech sector.

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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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Ascribe Bio Secures $12 Million Series A Funding to Advance Natural Crop Protection Platform

2024 field trials in India confirm Ascribe Bio's Phytalix® reduces Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) severity by 83%, outperforming current treatments by over 20%.

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Vive Crop Protection Closes $10 Million Oversubscribed Investment Round Led by Farm Credit Canada

Bryce Eger joins Vive Crop Protection to support strategic growth in the Canadian agriculture market

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The James Hutton Institute Secures £3M for New Phenotyping Facility

The James Hutton Institute received a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its high throughput phenotyping facility.

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Acres.com Partners with University of Arkansas’ Fryar Price Risk Management Center to Advance Farmland Risk Research

Acres.com, a leading land intelligence platform, has appointed Matthieu Pellerin to its board of directors.

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Gowan Company Expands Global Crop Protection Capabilities with Integration of Ceradis

Key Takeaways: Gowan Company announces the integration of Ceradis into the Gowan Group The move strengthens Gowan’s R&D portfolio and presence in Europe and the Americas Ceradis’ biocontrol and bio-mineral […]

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GreenLight Bio Secures EPA Registration for Norroa™

GreenLight Biosciences demonstrated consistent efficacy of its RNA-based bioherbicide in greenhouse and field trials.

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InnerPlant’s CropVoice Network Records First Real-Time Detection of Fungal Infection in Soybeans

InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

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