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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.

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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Global Affairs Canada has allocated $7.3 million to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to support sustainable agriculture across Africa, focusing on enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity, especially women and youth.

Global Affairs Canada Invests $7.3M to Boost African Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability

Global Affairs Canada has allocated $7.3 million to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to support sustainable agriculture across Africa, focusing on enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity, especially women and youth.

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GRDC's The Oat Grain Quality Consortium aims to enhance the quality of Australian oats through targeted pre-breeding research.

GRDC Latest News: Launches the Oat Grain Quality Consortium (OGQC)

The Oat Grain Quality Consortium aims to enhance the quality of Australian oats through targeted pre-breeding research.

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Horizon has opened a new facility dedicated to producing organic fertilizers and biostimulants in Baeza, Spain

Horizon Launches State-of-the-Art Bioagriculture Facility in Spain

Horizon has opened a new facility dedicated to producing organic fertilizers and biostimulants in Baeza, Spain

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