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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.

NetZeroNitrogen (NZN) secured a €5.6 million seed round to support ASEAN expansion and commercial scale-up

NetZeroNitrogen Raises €5.6M to Advance Biofertilizer Alternative to Synthetic Nitrogen Use

NetZeroNitrogen (NZN) secured a €5.6 million seed round to support ASEAN expansion and commercial scale-up

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Unitree Robotics partners with agricultural institutions to pilot robotics equipped with sensors and AI vision to monitor seedling growth.

Unitree Robotics Deploys Affordable Quadruped Robots to Support Smarter, Data-Driven Farming

Unitree Robotics partners with agricultural institutions to pilot robotics equipped with sensors and AI vision to monitor seedling growth.

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Puna Bio secured a round led by Corteva with participation from existing and new investors including At One Ventures and Dalus Capital.

Puna Bio Closes Series A with Gates Foundation Backing to Expand Biofertilizer Innovation

Puna Bio closes Series A round with new participation from the Gates Foundation—its first investment in an Argentine startup.

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A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

Cal Poly Study Tracks 1,366% Increase in Regulatory Compliance Costs for California Lettuce Grower

A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

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Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

Université Laval Secures $5M Grant for VertBerry CEA Project

Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

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Discover global companies providing innovative solutions against corn rootworm. Explore biologicals, seed traits, monitoring tools, and more.

Corn Rootworm: Global Solutions from Leading AgTech Innovators

Discover global companies providing innovative solutions against corn rootworm. Explore biologicals, seed traits, monitoring tools, and more from leaders in pest control.

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Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, has announced the launch of Terrana Biosciences, a company focused on delivering RNA-based agricultural tools that enhance and protect crop traits without altering plant genomes.

Flagship Pioneering Launches Terrana Biosciences to Advance RNA-Based Agricultural Innovation

Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, has announced the launch of Terrana Biosciences, a company focused on delivering RNA-based agricultural tools that enhance and protect crop traits without altering plant genomes.

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Danish BioAg company Agrobiomics awarded up to €7.5 million by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

Agrobiomics Secures €7.5M EIC Accelerator Grant to Commercialize Climate-Resilient Biostimulants

Danish BioAg company Agrobiomics awarded up to €7.5 million by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

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Symbiomics, a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome innovations for agriculture, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round.

Symbiomics Secures Series A Funding Led by Corteva to Advance Microbiome-Based Agriculture Solutions

Symbiomics, a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome innovations for agriculture, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round.

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Genective, a biotechnology company fully owned by French agri-food group Limagrain, has reported what it describes as breakthrough results in its research and development pipeline for transgenic insect control.

Genective Reports R&D Breakthroughs in Insect Control, Eyes Commercialization Path

Genective, a biotechnology company fully owned by French agri-food group Limagrain, has reported what it describes as breakthrough results in its research and development pipeline for transgenic insect control.

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