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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.

Explore the global race to develop drought-tolerant crops and mitigate the impact of water scarcity on crop production.

Drought-Tolerant Crops: A Global Race

Explore the global race to develop drought-tolerant crops and mitigate the impact of water scarcity on crop production.

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The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism has initiated a project to deliver approximately 8,000 tons of fertilizers to 100,000 Kenyan smallholder farmers to enhance food security and farmer incomes.

New Initiative Boosts Kenyan Food Security with Fertilizer Support for 100,000 Farmers

The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism has initiated a project to deliver approximately 8,000 tons of fertilizers to 100,000 Kenyan smallholder farmers to enhance food security and farmer incomes.

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The Rainwater Harvesting and Mulching system significantly enhances soil water storage in rain-fed orchards, making it more effective.

Enhancing Rainwater Utilization in Arid Regions: A Study on the Loess Plateau

The Rainwater Harvesting and Mulching system significantly enhances soil water storage in rain-fed orchards, making it more effective.

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The African yam bean (AYB), a legume native to Africa, remains underutilized despite its nutritional benefits.

Advancing African Yam Bean Cultivation: Insights from Viral Resistance Research

The African yam bean (AYB), a legume native to Africa, remains underutilized despite its nutritional benefits.

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Climate projections indicate a rise in the risk of Pierce's disease in European vineyards if global temperatures increase beyond 2 degrees.

Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Pierce’s Disease in European Vineyards

Climate projections indicate a significant rise in the risk of Pierce's disease (PD) in European vineyards if global temperatures increase beyond 2 degrees Celsius.

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Deforestation in tropical land regions presents a complex global issue, exacerbating carbon emissions and biodiversity loss.

Tackling Tropical Deforestation: New Insights into Agricultural Expansion and Governance

Deforestation in tropical regions presents a complex global issue, exacerbating carbon emissions and biodiversity loss.

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Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc. (MVMD) secures exclusive rights to distribute Agrarius Corp's technology in significant parts of the Americas.

Mountain Valley MD Acquires Exclusive Rights to Agrarius Agricultural Technology

Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc. (MVMD) secures exclusive rights to distribute Agrarius Corp's technology in significant parts of the Americas.

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Researchers have identified a gene pair, Rpp6907-7, and Rpp6907-4, in the Chinese soybean landrace SX6907 that confers resistance to Asian soybean rust (ASR).

Asian Soybean Rust: Breakthrough Discovery

Researchers have identified a gene pair, Rpp6907-7, and Rpp6907-4, in the Chinese soybean landrace SX6907 that confers resistance to Asian soybean rust (ASR).

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Iron oxide nanoparticles significantly reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions by 50% while increasing soil carbon sequestration by 7.4%.

Innovative Nanoparticle Fertilizer Reduces Greenhouse Gases While Boosting Rice Yields

Iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) significantly reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions by 50% while increasing soil carbon sequestration by 7.4%.

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New evidence suggests that YrNAM, not the previously thought Yr10CG, is the actual gene providing resistance against wheat stripe rust.

Wheat Stripe Rust Resistance: Study Looks At Genetic Resistance

New evidence suggests that YrNAM, not the previously thought Yr10CG, is the actual gene providing resistance against wheat stripe rust.

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