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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.

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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Explore the benefits of Mineral Max AG, an organic biostimulant that enhances soil health and crop yield naturally.

Inside Mineral Max AG: A Q&A with Paul Gaylon, COO of Pacific Plant Nutrients

Explore the benefits of Mineral Max AG, an organic biostimulant that enhances soil health and crop yield naturally.

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NetZeroNitrogen (NZN) secured a €5.6 million seed round to support ASEAN expansion and commercial scale-up

NetZeroNitrogen Raises €5.6M to Advance Biofertilizer Alternative to Synthetic Nitrogen Use

NetZeroNitrogen (NZN) secured a €5.6 million seed round to support ASEAN expansion and commercial scale-up

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Unitree Robotics partners with agricultural institutions to pilot robotics equipped with sensors and AI vision to monitor seedling growth.

Unitree Robotics Deploys Affordable Quadruped Robots to Support Smarter, Data-Driven Farming

Unitree Robotics partners with agricultural institutions to pilot robotics equipped with sensors and AI vision to monitor seedling growth.

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Vestaron raises over $20M to accelerate the commercialization of peptide-based bioinsecticides & support expansion in North America & Europe.

Vestaron Secures Multiple Emergency Use Authorizations for SPEAR LEP Bioinsecticide

Vestaron Crop Protection has obtained its fourth Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in Greece for SPEAR LEP to control Tuta absoluta in tomatoes.

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The John Innes Centre has been awarded an equal share of the £54M Global Talent Fund, a UK initiative aimed at attracting researchers

John Innes Centre to Share £54M Global Talent Fund for Advancing UK Bio-Innovation

The John Innes Centre has been awarded an equal share of the £54 million Global Talent Fund, a UK initiative aimed at attracting experienced researchers

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Attune Agriculture's Entrapment® is approved in the US and Puerto Rico by EPA for a variety of uses.

Attune Agriculture Announces Nationwide Availability of Entrapment® Insecticide

Attune Agriculture's insecticide, Entrapment®, is approved in the US and Puerto Rico by EPA for a variety of uses.

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Puna Bio secured a round led by Corteva with participation from existing and new investors including At One Ventures and Dalus Capital.

Puna Bio Closes Series A with Gates Foundation Backing to Expand Biofertilizer Innovation

Puna Bio closes Series A round with new participation from the Gates Foundation—its first investment in an Argentine startup.

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A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

Cal Poly Study Tracks 1,366% Increase in Regulatory Compliance Costs for California Lettuce Grower

A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

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