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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.

Protealis, a European specialist in non-GMO legume seeds and seed technologies, has announced new funding from VLAIO.

Protealis Expands European Footprint with New Soy Varieties

Protealis has introduced four 000-category soy varieties: PRO Vesuvio, PRO Helicon, PRO Taranaki, and PRO Jacinto.

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Gennate Ltd, a Greater Manchester deep-tech company, has closed a £550,000 (~$733,755) seed funding round led by SFC Capital

Gennate Raises $734K Seed Round to Scale Nanofertiliser Technology

Gennate Ltd, a Greater Manchester deep-tech company, has closed a £550,000 (~$733,755) seed funding round led by SFC Capital

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AgroSpheres announces U.S. commercial launch of FUN-THYME™, a broad-spectrum biofungicide derived from thyme oil

AgroSpheres Receives California Approval for FUN-THYME Biofungicide

AgroSpheres and Wilbur-Ellis announced California approval for FUN-THYME biofungicide, targeting six crops with over $15 billion combined production value in the state.

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Solugen has secured a $50 million equity commitment led by Idealist Capital, in collaboration with Canada Growth Fund (CGF), to scale its organic fertilizer operations.

Solugen Raises $50M to Scale Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production in Canada

Solugen has secured a $50 million equity commitment led by Idealist Capital, in collaboration with Canada Growth Fund (CGF), to scale its organic fertilizer operations.

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Frontera Ag signed an agreement to acquire PlantSustain, a company focused on plant & soil health tech, from Generation Food Rural Partners.

Frontera Ag Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire PlantSustain

Frontera Ag signed an agreement to acquire PlantSustain, a company focused on plant & soil health tech, from Generation Food Rural Partners.

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Explore the future of Crop Genomics as infrastructure becomes the key to competitive advantage in agricultural research.

Crop Genomics’ New Moat: Why Physical Infrastructure Now Beats Patents

Explore the future of Crop Genomics as infrastructure becomes the key to competitive advantage in agricultural research.

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Syngenta is building a new $130 million (£100 million) Biological Sciences Technology and Research center, named BioSTaR, at its existing R&D hub in Jealott's Hill, UK.

BioSTaR: Syngenta’s New $130M Biological Sciences Research Center in Jealott’s Hill

Syngenta is building a new $130 million (£100 million) Biological Sciences Technology and Research center, named BioSTaR, at its existing R&D hub in Jealott's Hill, UK.

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Locus Fermentation Solutions, a biotech company based in Solon, Ohio, has engaged Hilco Global IP Services to manage the sale of more than 120 patents and patent applications that the company considers non-core to its current business direction.

Locus Fermentation Solutions Offers 120+ Non-Core Patents for Acquisition Across Five Industries

Locus Fermentation Solutions, a biotech company based in Solon, Ohio, has engaged Hilco Global IP Services to manage the sale of more than 120 patents and patent applications that the company considers non-core to its current business direction.

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Stimera appointed Lon E. Kreger as Chief Executive Officer as the company shifts focus from product validation to broader commercial growth.

Stimera Appoints Lon E. Kreger as CEO to Lead Commercial Scale-Up of Molecular Fertilizer Platform

Stimera appointed Lon E. Kreger as Chief Executive Officer as the company shifts focus from product validation to broader commercial growth.

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A research-industry partnership led by the John Innes Centre has utilized indoor farming advances to grow Vitamin B12-fortified pea shoots.

John Innes Centre Partnership Fortifies Pea Shoots with Vitamin B12

A pioneering research-industry partnership led by the John Innes Centre has utilized indoor farming advances to grow Vitamin B12-fortified pea shoots.

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