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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.

A study by Tuo et al. revealed the substantial role vertebrates play in global biogeochemical cycling, particularly in plant decomposition.

Vertebrate Defaunation’s Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles

Key Takeaways Significant Vertebrate Impact on Decomposition: Vertebrates globally enhance litter decomposition, increasing mass loss by an average of 6.7%. Varied Influence Across Ecosystems and Climates: This positive effect is […]

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Raza et al. present a study that shifts the focus from plant genetic diversity to microorganisms' role in overyielding in plant communities.

The Role of Microbial Interactions in Plant Overyielding

Key Takeaways Overyielding Linked to Microbial Interactions: The study connects high productivity in multispecies plant communities with interactions between plants and microorganisms. Microbial Diversity’s Role in Plant Performance: Diverse microorganisms […]

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SpeedFlower, a new protocol from the International Rice Research Institute, significantly accelerates rice growth and doubles annual yields

Doubling Rice Yields through Innovative Speed Breeding

Key Takeaways Revolutionary Speed Breeding: Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have developed SpeedFlower, a groundbreaking speed breeding protocol for rice, doubling the number of crops per year from […]

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Bionema Group, a pioneer in developing biocontrol solutions, is set to enhance the marketing of its innovative biological products range.

Bionema Group Unveils a Tender For Marketing Its Biocontrol Products

Key Takeaways: Bionema Group announces a tender for marketing its range of sustainable biocontrol products. The products are designed for various sectors, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Sports Turf, and Amenities. […]

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Gowan Crop Protection Ltd., an affiliate of Gowan Company, L.L.C., has acquired cyromazine from Syngenta Crop Protection AG.

Gowan Acquires Global Rights Of Cyromazine From Syngenta Crop Protection

Key Takeaways: Gowan Crop Protection Ltd. has acquired global rights to the active ingredient cyromazine from Syngenta Crop Protection AG. The acquisition, first announced on Agribusiness Global, includes trademarks such […]

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Kaplun et al. (2024) shed light on the progressive shift in agriculture towards a data-driven industry powered by AI and IoT.

Intelligent Agriculture Management System To Predict Rainfall & Monitor Plant Health

Key Takeaways Kaplun et al. (2024) challenge the traditional view of agriculture by highlighting its shift towards a more data-driven approach with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the […]

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Lee et al. address a relatively underexplored aspect of cultured meat research: the organoleptic & nutritional properties that define quality

Enhancing The Organoleptic & Nutritional Properties Of Cultured Meat

Key Takeaways Lee et al. (2024) focus on enhancing cultured meat’s organoleptic and nutritional properties, an area that has been relatively underexplored compared to cell proliferation and differentiation. The study […]

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Leone Ermes Romano et al. studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on water lentils to assess its viability as a space crop

Water Lentils: Study Assesses Their Viability As A Space Crop

Key Takeaways Leone Ermes Romano et al. (2024) studied the impact of varied gravitational conditions on Wolffia globosa (water lentils) to assess its viability as a space crop. This research […]

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Xiao et al. propose a hybrid approach to co-optimize multiple agricultural management practices for climate-smart agriculture

Optimizing Agricultural Management for Climate-Smart Farming In Northern China

Key Takeaways Xiao et al. (2024) propose a hybrid approach to co-optimize multiple agricultural management practices for climate-smart agriculture in the North China Plain. The approach integrates agricultural system modeling, […]

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The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture as a means to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems.

Urban Agriculture Framework: Social-Ecological Effects

Key Takeaways The research by Qiu et al. (2024) proposes scaling up urban agriculture to achieve resilient and sustainable urban systems. The current understanding of the processes and pathways for […]

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