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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.

Remote sensing and machine learning have provided new methods to measure crop water consumption at the field scale, addressing previous gaps.

Agricultural Water Management: Remote Sensing and Machine Learning’s Role in Sustainable Irrigation

Remote sensing and machine learning have provided new methods to measure crop water consumption at the field scale, addressing previous gaps.

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Irrigation practices globally consume 1896 petajoules of energy & contribute 216M tons of CO2, accounting for 15% of agricultural emissions.

Irrigation’s Environmental Impact: A Study on Energy Consumption & CO2 Emissions

Key Takeaways: Irrigation’s Environmental Impact: Irrigation practices consume 1896 petajoules of energy and contribute 216 million metric tons of CO2 annually, accounting for 15% of agricultural emissions. Groundwater Dependency: Despite […]

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Inverness Graham, through its Green Light buyout strategy focusing on environmental sustainability, announced that its portfolio company based in Florida, Custom Agronomics ("Custom Ag"), has acquired Clinton, NC based BioTek Ag ("BioTek")

Inverness Graham Announces Acquisition of BioTek Ag by Custom Agronomics

Inverness Graham, through its Green Light buyout strategy focusing on environmental sustainability, announced that its portfolio company based in Florida, Custom Agronomics ("Custom Ag"), has acquired Clinton, NC based BioTek Ag ("BioTek")

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Plasma Seed Treatment

Plasma Seed Treatment Technology and Its Impact on Productivity

Plasma technology for seed treatment can revolutionize the agricultural industry by improving seed quality and enhancing crop yields.

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Texas Crop Science (TCS) announced a 21% increase in soybean yield due to its new yield trait, aiming to impact the agricultural sector significantly.

Innovative Yield Trait Enhances Soybean Production: A Closer Look at Texas Crop Science’s Breakthrough

Key Takeaways Yield Increase Reported: Texas Crop Science (TCS) announced a 21% increase in soybean yield due to its new yield trait, aiming to impact the agricultural sector significantly. Potential […]

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SenesTech, Inc. expands its innovative rodent fertility control product, Evolve, into open field agriculture.

SenesTech Latest News: Signs Distribution Agreement With Wilco Distributors, Inc

Key Takeaways: SenesTech, Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement with Wilco Distributors to distribute Evolve™ soft bait, a fertility control product for rodents. The partnership aims to provide alternatives […]

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EuroChem opened its new phosphate fertilizer production facility in Serra do Salitre, Brazil, with an investment nearing US$1Bn

EuroChem Inaugurates Advanced Phosphate Fertilizer Facility in Brazil

EuroChem opened its new phosphate fertilizer production facility in Serra do Salitre, Brazil, with an investment nearing US$1Bn

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NAPIGEN, Inc. secures a U.S. patent for CRISPR technologies targeting organellar genomes, a pioneering advancement in genetic engineering.

NAPIGEN, Inc. Receives Patent for Revolutionary CRISPR Technology in Organelle Genome Editing

Key Takeaways: Innovative Patent Awarded: NAPIGEN, Inc. secures a U.S. patent for CRISPR technologies targeting organellar genomes, a pioneering advancement in genetic engineering. Agricultural and Healthcare Impact: The technology promises […]

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Explore this week's compilation of agriculture research addressing the cost of irrigated agriculture, nitrogen regulation & more!

Global Studies Reveal the Complexity of Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Challenges

Key Takeaways: Trade-off Analysis in Agriculture: A systematic review indicates a strong focus on productivity over environmental and socio-cultural services, highlighting the need for a more balanced approach. Irrigated Agriculture’s […]

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Pattern Ag's 2024 Predictive Ag Report leverages over 200Bn DNA reads to forecast pest and pathogen threats with 90% accuracy.

2024 Predictive Ag Report: A New Era for Corn and Soybean Farmers

Key Takeaways: Pattern Ag’s 2024 Predictive Ag Report leverages over 200 billion DNA reads to forecast pest and pathogen threats with 90% accuracy, up to a year in advance. The […]

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