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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.

Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

Resurrect Bio & Corteva Sign Joint Development Agreement to Combat Corn Disease

Resurrect Bio and Corteva have signed a joint development agreement to address economically devastating diseases affecting U.S. corn production.

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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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Adecoagro submitted a binding offer to acquire YPF’s 50% share in Profertil, matching terms previously agreed with Nutrien.

Adecoagro Reports FY2025 Results as Profertil Acquisition Reshapes Company Scale

Adecoagro reported Adjusted EBITDA of $276.7 million for full year 2025, down 37.7% year-over-year, with pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of $467.2 million including a full year of Profertil operations.

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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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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions.

Syngenta Partners with QuantumBasel to Explore Quantum Computing Applications in Crop Science

Syngenta has announced a partnership with QuantumBasel, Switzerland's first commercial quantum computing hub, to explore quantum computing applications in agricultural research and development.

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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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Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

Tropic Secures $105 Million Series C to Scale Gene-Edited Crop Production

Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

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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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Verde AgriTech secures Brazilian patent for bio-enriched fertilizer process, advancing sustainable farming and expanding its IP portfolio.

Verde AgriTech Closes $4.5 Million Private Placement

Verde AgriTech (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) has finalized its previously announced brokered private placement, raising a total of $4,500,000.

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