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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.

Oerth Bio has announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study demonstrating the application of PROTAC technology to agriculture.

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 the first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made with plant cell culture, offering a scalable, climate-resilient supply.

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

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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University of Arkansas

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 integrates Ceradis to expand global crop protection, strengthen R&D, and deliver sustainable, science-driven solutions.

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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EPA approves GreenLight Bio’s Norroa™, the first nature-based RNAi treatment protecting honey bees from devastating varroa mites.

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

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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Prairie View A&M’s 770-acre Farm & Ranch integrates research, tech, and education as a model for sustainable agriculture.

Prairie View A&M University Showcases Governor Bill & Vara Daniel Farm & Ranch as Model for Agricultural Innovation

Key Takeaways: The Farm spans more than 770 acres and anchors the university’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Research and education integrate across livestock, crops, natural resources, and […]

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Aphea.Bio has received a research grant from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) to establish its TRΛNSCEND platform.

Aphea.Bio Secures VLAIO Grant to Launch TRΛNSCEND Platform

Aphea.Bio has received a research grant from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) to establish its TRΛNSCEND platform.

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Sun World and Pairwise form a joint venture to develop a pitless cherry, combining breeding expertise with the Fulcrum® platform.

Sun World International Forms Joint Venture with Pairwise to Develop Pitless Cherry

Key Takeaways: Sun World International and Pairwise announce joint venture focused on specialty fruit Initial project centers on developing a pitless cherry with exclusive commercial rights for Sun World Partnership […]

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