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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.

Savannah Seeds has launched RiceReach® FullPage® in India to transform agricultural practices.

Savannah Seeds Releases RiceReach® FullPage® in India

Savannah Seeds has launched RiceReach® FullPage® in India to transform agricultural practices.

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers leverage nanomedicine and digital twin technologies to advance Plant Nanobiotechnology.

Carnegie Mellon Researchers Pioneering Plant Nanobiotechnology

Carnegie Mellon University researchers leverage nanomedicine and digital twin technologies to advance Plant Nanobiotechnology.

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DPH Biologicals introduces the Prime platform, utilizing a patented production process for Bacillus spp. to enhance plant growth & resilience.

DPH Biologicals Unveils Prime Platform to Enhance Agricultural Resilience

DPH Biologicals introduces the Prime platform, utilizing a patented production process for Bacillus spp. to enhance plant growth & resilience.

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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a substantial grant of up to USD 21.1M to the CIMMYT for an ambitious initiative.

Novo Nordisk Foundation Awards $21.1M Grant to CIMMYT

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a substantial grant of up to USD 21.1 million to the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) for an ambitious initiative aimed at mitigating agriculture's environmental impact.

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RiceTec and Savannah Seeds, in collaboration with ADAMA, introduce the FullPage® Rice Cropping Solution in India.

RiceTec & Savannah Seeds Launch FullPage® Rice Cropping Solution in India

RiceTec and Savannah Seeds, in collaboration with ADAMA, introduce the FullPage® Rice Cropping Solution in India.

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Hogan and Hogan (2024) investigate this by comparing various global meteorological datasets to see temperature-yield relationships.

Non-Linear Temperature-Yield Relationships in US Agriculture

Hogan and Hogan (2024) investigate this by comparing various global meteorological datasets to fine-scaled country-specific data in the US and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Triazoles, widely used fungicides, inhibit ergosterol biosynthesis, but their precise fungicidal mechanisms remain unclear.

Azoles Trigger Programmed Cell Death in Crop Pathogenic Fungi

Triazoles, widely used fungicides, inhibit ergosterol biosynthesis, but their precise fungicidal mechanisms remain unclear.

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Simon et al. (2024) explore how circular food systems approaches can maintain current protein intake levels while significantly GHG emissions.

Circular Food Systems Can Sustain European Protein Intake While Reducing Environmental Impact

Simon et al. (2024) explore how these approaches can maintain current protein intake levels while significantly reducing land use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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With the demand for maize in SSA expected to increase by 233% by 2050, the region faces challenges in meeting this demand.

Yield-Improving Practices to Meet Maize Demand in Sub-Saharan Africa

With the demand for maize in SSA expected to increase by 233% by 2050, the region faces challenges in meeting this demand without further expanding cropland

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Mechanistic crop growth models like DSSAT-CERES-Maize can help address the challenges of spatial and temporal variability.

Crop Growth Models Enhance Efficiency in Agricultural Management

Mechanistic crop growth models like DSSAT-CERES-Maize can help address the challenges of spatial and temporal variability in agricultural field experiments.

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