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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.

Irrigation is a key strategy for reducing crop vulnerability to drought and heat, important in the context of climate change.

Balancing Irrigation and Emissions in US Agriculture: A New Study

Key Takeaways: Irrigation is a key strategy for reducing crop vulnerability to drought and heat, important in the context of climate change. However, irrigation, particularly through pump energy use, contributes […]

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Elo Life Systems has raised $20.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round, led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings

Elo Life Systems Latest News: $20.5M Raised in Series A2 Financing

Elo Life Systems has raised $20.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round, led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings.

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PhageLab has secured $11 million in funding to expand its innovative AI-driven platform and operations in Brazil and the US.

PhageLab Secures $11 Million in Funding

Key Takeaways: Funding Round Success: PhageLab, specializing in bacteriophage-based applications, has raised $11 million from investors, including Nazca, Collaborative Fund, and Water Lemon Ventures, with participation from individual investor Kevin Efrusy. […]

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Kaffe Bueno has secured a €6.2 million investment led by Borregaard to expand its innovative coffee by-product upcycling technology

Kaffe Bueno Secures €6.2 Million Investment

Key Takeaways: Significant Investment: Kaffe Bueno, a Danish bioscience company, has secured a €6.2 million investment led by Borregaard and supported by EIC Fund, Dalgaard Group, EIFO, PINC, and The Yield […]

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The UK Government has granted £3.3 million for legume research to mitigate fertilizer use and livestock agriculture emissions.

IBERS Receives £3.3M Grant For Research On Clover

Key Takeaways The UK Government has granted £3.3 million for legume research to mitigate fertilizer use and livestock agriculture emissions. This initiative is part of the effort to reduce greenhouse […]

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Zhong et al. conducted a study revealing crucial insights into the resistance mechanisms against Gray Leaf Spot (GLS) in maize (Zea mays L.).

Fighting Gray Leaf Spot in Maize: Unpacking ZmWAKLY’s Role

Key Takeaways A study by Zhong et al. (2024) identifies the gene ZmWAKL as key in resistance to Gray Leaf Spot (GLS) in maize. GLS, caused by Cercospora zeae-maydis and […]

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Abbas et al. (2024) conducted a study exploring the use of certain bacterial strains to combat Rhizoctonia root-rot in tomatoes.

Rhizoctonia Root-Rot: Combating Disease in Tomatoes

Key Takeaways Abbas et al. (2024) conducted a study exploring the use of certain bacterial strains to combat Rhizoctonia root-rot in tomatoes. Bacillus velezensis, Bacillus megaterium, and Herpaspirillum huttiense, isolated […]

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GeneNeer Ltd. has completed a US$1 million seed funding round to accelerate its crop seed innovation technology.

GeneNeer Nets a $1M Seed Funding To Further Its Crop Seed Tech

Key Takeaways GeneNeer Ltd. has completed a US$1 million seed funding round to accelerate its crop seed innovation technology. The funding was led by Tall Grass Ventures and 2b AHEAD […]

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Kini, V and Pai (2024) developed an intelligent computer vision system using deep learning to diagnose leaf diseases in black pepper plants.

Black Pepper Leaf Disease Detection System Developed In Study

Key Takeaways Kini, V and Pai (2024) developed an intelligent computer vision system using deep learning to diagnose leaf diseases in black pepper plants. The system employs state-of-the-art transfer learning […]

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A study by Boran İkiz, Hayriye Daşgan & Gruda 2024 investigates Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria use in hydroponic lettuce cultivation.

Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) In Hydroponic Lettuce Cultivation

Key Takeaways A study by Boran İkiz, Hayriye Daşgan, and Gruda 2024 investigates Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) use in hydroponic lettuce cultivation. The study demonstrates significant improvements in lettuce […]

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