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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 study examines the possibility of increasing cultivation of peas, soybeans, and faba in Switzerland to further sustainable agriculture.

Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture in Switzerland: The Potential of Domestic Legume Production

Key Insights: Environmental Costs of Livestock Production: Keller et al. (2024) highlight Switzerland’s reliance on feed imports for livestock production, which incurs high environmental costs and looks at ways to […]

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Attune Agriculture announces performance improvements when Ampersand adjuvant is paired with soil-applied insecticides and fungicides.

Attune Agriculture Enhances Pesticide Efficacy with Ampersand Adjuvant

Attune Agriculture's Ampersand adjuvant has shown improvements in agricultural products' performance when paired with soil-applied insecticides and fungicides. The findings shown up to 300% increased control of whiteflies and up to 83.7% reduction in disease severity for Phytophthora in peppers.

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Ross Lifescience (RLS) has introduced E-BAST, an innovative, essential oil-based pest control technology solution

RLS Introduces E-BAST

Key Takeaways: Innovative Essential Oil-Based Technology: Ross Lifescience (RLS) introduces E-BAST, a proprietary blend of essential oils recognized as Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) by the EPA, offering an innovative […]

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Novozymes and Chr. Hansen merge into 'Novonesis', marking a new era in innovative and sustainable biosolutions.

Novonesis Latest News: Pioneering the Future of Biosolutions Post-Merger

Key Takeaways: Completion of Merger: Novozymes and Chr. Hansen has completed their merger, creating a new entity, Novonesis, a global leader in biosolutions. Financial and Business Outlook: Novonesis targets significant growth with […]

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Rabelani Munyai and Modise (2024) assess the impact of quicklime-treated acid mine drainage (AMD) irrigation on potato cultivars.

Analyzing Potato Cultivar Responses to Quicklime-Treated Acid Mine Drainage Irrigation

Key Takeaways Rabelani Munyai and Modise (2024) assess the impact of quicklime-treated acid mine drainage (AMD) irrigation on potato cultivars. Quicklime treatment effectively increased pH and reduced harmful substances in […]

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Philip et al. identify substitutes for conventional antifungal agents, especially for controlling pathogens resistant to existing fungicides.

Unveiling the Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma Isolates Against Tomato Leaf Spot Disease

Key Takeaways Philip et al. (2024) investigate eco-friendly antifungal agents for modern agriculture. They study the efficacy of Trichoderma isolates against tomato leaf spot disease caused by Alternaria alternata. T. […]

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Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative for city-based food production.

Urban Agriculture’s Environmental Impact: A New Perspective

Key Takeaways: Urban agriculture (UA) has been increasingly viewed as a sustainable and just alternative to city-based food production. However, a new study by Hawes et al., 2024 highlights that […]

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Gerber et al. (2024) conduct a comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of yield gaps in ten major crops from 1975 to 2010.

Assessing Yield Gaps in Global Agriculture: A 35-Year Analysis

Key Takeaways Gerber et al. (2024) conduct a comprehensive spatial and temporal analysis of yield gaps in ten major crops from 1975 to 2010. The study identifies a widening trend […]

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Kammerer et al. (2024) address the fragmentation of land cover data in the U.S. by integrating agricultural and natural vegetation datasets.

Integrating Land Cover Data for Enhanced Environmental Research: The SPAN Initiative

Key Takeaways Kammerer et al. (2024) address the fragmentation of land cover data in the U.S. by integrating agricultural and natural vegetation datasets. The study merges LANDFIRE National Vegetation Classification […]

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Roth et al. (2024) have significantly advanced the clonal propagation of plants with naturally low adventitious rooting capabilities.

Enhancing Adventitious Rooting in Woody Plants: A Novel Synthetic Auxin Conjugate

Key Takeaways Roth et al. (2024) have significantly advanced the clonal propagation of plants with naturally low adventitious rooting capabilities. The study introduces a synthetic auxin conjugate, 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid–L-tryptophan-OMe, effectively […]

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