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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.

Pairwise has granted Solis Agrosciences a full technology license to its proprietary Fulcrum™ Platform, enabling its use of CRISPR.

Pairwise Secures $40M Series C Funding

Pairwise has closed a $40 million Series C funding round, led by Deerfield Management, with new investment from Corteva Inc., along with returning investors Aliment Capital and Leaps by Bayer.

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A 2024 study by Shoffe & Johnson highlights the concerns in food loss & waste, looking at waste in postharvest chain in horticultural crops.

Optimizing Waste In PostHarvest Chain of Horticultural Crops

A 2024 study by Shoffe and Johnson highlights the growing concerns around global food loss and waste, estimating that approximately one-third of food produced for human consumption is wasted, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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Catalera raised $8M in a funding round led by S2G Ventures, with additional investment from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Capital. Explore the growing trend of biological products in agriculture and how Catalera is positioning itself as a key player in this transition.

Catalera BioSolutions Closes Initial Series A Funding Round

Catalera BioSolutions secures $8 million in Series A funding, led by S2G Ventures with participation from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Capital.

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GreenVenus, LLC, has developed a fast-growing lettuce variety ideal for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).

GreenVenus Introduces Fast-Growing Lettuce for Indoor Farming

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GreenVenus, LLC, has developed a fast-growing lettuce variety ideal for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA).

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The Transfarmation Project® launched a demonstration hub in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

The Transfarmation Project® Launches North Carolina Demonstration Hub

The Transfarmation Project® launched a demonstration hub in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

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

Switch Bioworks Bags $17M to Develop Sustainable Fertilizers

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

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The 3M Project, a five-year, $19 million study, focuses on grazing management’s impact on ecosystems and producer well-being.

3M Project Makes Progress on Grazing Management Research

The 3M Project, a five-year, $19 million study, focuses on grazing management’s impact on ecosystems and producer well-being.

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Daesung SmartHive developed an advanced plasma technology for pest control that targets mites and other pests without harming bees or crops.

Daesung SmartHive Develops Plasma-Based Pest Control System for Bees and Crops

Daesung SmartHive developed an advanced plasma technology for pest control that targets mites and other pests without harming bees or crops.

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NewLeaf Symbiotics adds industry veteran, Greg Thompson, CEO of Intrinsyx Bio, as an independent director to its Board.

NewLeaf Symbiotics Welcomes Greg Thompson to Board of Directors

NewLeaf Symbiotics adds industry veteran, Greg Thompson, CEO of Intrinsyx Bio, as an independent director to its Board.

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GALY Co., a climate tech company, secured $33 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).

GALY Co. Secures $33M to Accelerate Sustainable Cotton Production

GALY Co., a climate tech company, secured $33 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).

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