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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.

Kemin Industries introduces RevoCURB™, a new soil treatment exempt from FIFRA 25(b) registration requirements

AgroPlantae To Acquire Kemin Industries’ Crop Technologies Product Portfolio

AgroPlantae acquires Kemin Crop Technologies' full biopesticide and plant nutrition product portfolio, with Kemin's sales managers transitioning to the new owner.

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Vive Crop Protection has launched Bifender® SM, a new soil-applied insecticide for in-season management of soil insect pressure in corn.

Vive Crop Protection Launches Averland SM Nematicide with Soil Mobile Technology

Vive Crop Protection launched Averland SM, an in-season nematicide targeting nematodes in potatoes, onions & other high-value crops

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Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology researchers developed a method to identify phenolic compounds from tiny alpine plant samples

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Research Team Unlocks Alpine Plant Chemistry With Trace Analysis Breakthrough

Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology researchers developed a method to identify phenolic compounds from tiny alpine plant samples

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Corteva Inc. announced the executive leadership team for SpinCo, the advanced seed and genetics company resulting from its planned separation in Q4 2026.

SpinCo Executive Leadership Team Announced for Corteva’s Planned Q4 2026 Separation

Corteva Inc. announced the executive leadership team for SpinCo, the advanced seed and genetics company resulting from its planned separation in Q4 2026.

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Agriodor developed INSIOR® Gr A, an olfactory repellent technology distributed by Syngenta in France for controlling green aphids

Agriodor Raises €15 Million to Scale Scent-Based Crop Protection Globally

French agtech firm Agriodor secures €15 million Series A to expand its olfactory biocontrol technology for pest management across Europe and the Americas.

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Corteva reports Q3 2025 sales up 13% to $2.62B, raises full-year guidance, and confirms 2026 split into two public entities.

Corteva Unveils Executive Leadership Team for Planned Crop Protection Spinoff

Corteva names the executive team that will lead its standalone crop protection company following the planned Q4 2026 separation into two public entities.

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Genvor (OTCQB: GNVR) and the USDA have been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,458,684 for “Transgenic Corn with Antifungal Peptide AGM182,” designed to protect maize from fungal pathogens.

Genvor Signs Strategic Partnership with Canlab International for Peptide Development and Manufacturing

Genvor, Inc. (OTCQB: GNVR) is expanding its corporate strategy beyond agriculture into the human health and wellness market.

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McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

McGill Opens State-of-the-Art Greenhouse and Research Platform at Macdonald Campus

McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

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Auburn University's College of Agriculture is collaborating with USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory on drone and AI research

Auburn University & USDA Launch Collaborative Drone and AI Research Initiative

Auburn University's College of Agriculture is collaborating with USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory on drone and artificial intelligence research for agricultural applications.

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The FAO has released a new report assessing food safety hazards, controls, and regulatory frameworks in indoor farming.

FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Trigger Global Agrifood Catastrophe

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warns that blocked ships carrying critical agricultural inputs through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger dangerous food price inflation similar to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

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