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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.

Ferment, a venture studio that creates bio-enabled product companies, has launched a new $20 million studio fund to rapidly translate biology into products that solve targeted problems across sectors including energy, agriculture, materials, and health.

Ferment Launches $20M Studio Fund to Accelerate Bio-Enabled Innovation

Ferment has launched a $20 million studio fund to create companies that transform biology into market-ready products across energy, agriculture, materials, and health sectors.

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Five varieties of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) heirloom seeds traveled to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time Native American heirloom seeds have flown to space.

Choctaw Heirloom Seeds Complete Space Journey, Inspire STEM Learning

Five varieties of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) heirloom seeds traveled to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time Native American heirloom seeds have flown to space.

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Cibus, Inc. and Biographica launch a pilot project to enhance disease resistance in oilseed rape and canola.

Biographica Partners With Cibus To Advance Disease Resistance in Oilseed Rape & Canola

Cibus, Inc. and Biographica launch a pilot project to enhance disease resistance in oilseed rape and canola.

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Lavie Bio announces progress on LAV321 bio-fungicide, achieving 70% efficacy against downy mildew in grape trials.

Lavie Bio Advances LAV321 Bio-Fungicide for Commercialization Following Successful Field Trials

Lavie Bio announces progress on LAV321 bio-fungicide, achieving 70% efficacy against downy mildew in grape trials.

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Stay up to date with weekly agtech update. Explore acquisitions, partnerships & innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.

Weekly AgTech Update: Funding, Acquisitions & Innovation

Stay up to date with weekly agtech update. Explore acquisitions, partnerships & innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.

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Elicit Plant raised $48 million in Series B funding, led by Carbyne Equity Partners, to support U.S. expansion and global growth.

Elicit Plant Secures $48M Series B to Accelerate U.S. Expansion

Elicit Plant raised $48 million in Series B funding, led by Carbyne Equity Partners, to support U.S. expansion and global growth.

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Gene-edited microbes were shown to transfer atmospheric nitrogen to crops, potentially reducing synthetic nitrogen fertilizer needs.

New Gene-Edited Microbes Show Potential to Supplement Nitrogen Fertilization for Crops

Gene-edited microbes were shown to transfer atmospheric nitrogen to crops, potentially reducing synthetic nitrogen fertilizer needs.

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Appleyard Lees’ latest report reveals patent filings in CRISPR technology with agricultural applications increased by 58% to 122 filings.

Appleyard Lees Latest Report Reveals Increase In CRISPR Technology Patent Filing

Appleyard Lees’ latest report reveals patent filings in CRISPR technology with agricultural applications increased by 58% to 122 filings.

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Stay up to date with the latest AgTech highlights: facility expansions, partnerships, funding announcements, and more.

AgTech Highlights

Stay up to date with the latest AgTech highlights: facility expansions, partnerships, funding announcements, and more.

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Plants for the Future published a report revealing concerning trends in public investment for plant breeding R&I from FP7 to Horizon Europe.

Plants for the Future: Trends in Plant Breeding R&I Funding

Plants for the Future published a report revealing concerning trends in public investment for plant breeding R&I from FP7 to Horizon Europe.

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