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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.

Origin Agritech made significant progress in its GMO and gene editing initiatives as reported in its fiscal year 2024

Origin Agritech Launches Full-Scale Seed Processing at Xinjiang Facility

Origin Agritech has begun full-scale seed processing at its Xinjiang production and processing facility for the 2025 season.

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Pivot Bio has named Travis Frey as Chief Technology Officer following the retirement of Ernie Sanders.

Pivot Bio Partners with Soil and Water Outcomes Fund to Expand Sustainable Nitrogen Management

Pivot Bio has partnered with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) to support farmers in Indiana and Illinois.

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Singrow, a plant genomics and precision agriculture company, has raised $4.5M in Series A funding to scale operations & expand.

Singrow Raises $4.5 Million Series A For Expansion

Singrow, a plant genomics and precision agriculture company, has raised $4.5M in Series A funding to scale operations & expand.

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Tidal Grow AgriScience has launched four new products in Canada, including chitosan-based seed treatments, biostimulants, and biofertilizers.

Tidal Grow AgriScience Introduces Spectra Biopesticide for California Specialty Crops

Tidal Grow AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products Inc., announced it has begun offering Tidal Grow® Spectra™ in California following approval by the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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Artechno, Philips Horticulture & Limgroup partnered to develop a year-round, indoor propagation model for F1 hybrid strawberry plants.

Year-Round Indoor Propagation Model Unveiled for Hybrid Strawberry Varieties

Artechno, Philips Horticulture, and Limgroup have partnered to develop a year-round, indoor propagation model for F1 hybrid strawberry plants.

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BASF’s nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait to be combined with Enlist E3® and Conkesta E3® soybean platforms in Brazil.

BASF, Corteva, and M.S. Technologies Partner to Introduce Nematode Resistant Soybean Trait in Brazil

BASF’s nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait to be combined with Enlist E3® and Conkesta E3® soybean platforms in Brazil.

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The James Hutton Institute launches an enhanced breeding programme to develop climate-resilient blackcurrant varieties.

James Hutton Institute Leads Blackcurrant Breeding Drive to Tackle Climate Challenges

The James Hutton Institute launches an enhanced breeding programme to develop climate-resilient blackcurrant varieties.

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Switch Bioworks appoints Steve del Cardayre as CTO and Brett Boghigian as CBO and relocates to new San Carlos headquarters.

Switch Bioworks Expands Executive Team and Moves into New San Carlos Headquarters

Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable agricultural solutions, announced it has raised $17 million in Series Seed financing.

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Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

Charles Miller on Solynta’s Hybrid Potatoes: Scaling True Seeds for a Sustainable Future

Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

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Mars, Incorporated has entered into an agreement with Pairwise to use its Fulcrum® gene editing platform for cacao research and development.

Mars Licenses Pairwise’s Fulcrum® Gene Editing Platform

Pairwise has closed a $40 million Series C funding round, led by Deerfield Management, with new investment from Corteva Inc., along with returning investors Aliment Capital and Leaps by Bayer.

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