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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.

In light of the WHO's classification of diesel engine emissions as a first-class carcinogen, the study, takes on new urgency.

Diesel Emissions from Agricultural Tractors: Study Highlights Concern

Key Takeaways: The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified diesel engine emissions as a first-class carcinogen. A study by Kim et al., 2024, investigates emissions (CO, NOx, PM) from agricultural […]

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Cereal rye, known for its winter hardiness and high biomass production, is a favored winter cover crop in the United States.

Comprehensive Study Evaluates Cereal Rye as a Winter Cover Crop Across the US

Key Takeaways: Cereal rye, known for its winter hardiness and high biomass production, is a favored winter cover crop in the United States. Winter cover crops are essential for ecosystem […]

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Assam's aromatic Joha rice exhibits significant potential for both domestic and international markets despite its low yield.

Assam’s Joha Rice: Study Sheds Light on Genetic Diversity

Key Insights: Assam's aromatic Joha rice exhibits significant potential for both domestic and international markets despite its low yield. Research led by Dibosh Bordoloi et al., 2024, delves into twenty […]

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Successful identification of resistance genes against Asian Soybean Rust through a collaboration between 2Blades and Bayer Crop Science.

2Blades’s Partnership With Bayer Crop Science Yields Achievements Against Asian Soybean Rust

Key Takeaways: Successful identification of resistance genes against Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) through a collaboration between 2Blades and Bayer Crop Science. The project, which began in 2018 and extended in […]

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SaliCrop's seed technology boosts crop resilience to extreme weather, turning arid soils into fertile lands for global food security.

SaliCrop’s Innovation Transforms Dry Lands into Productive Agriculture

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  • 14th February 2024

Key Takeaways Innovative Seed Treatment: SaliCrop, Ltd. has developed a novel, non-GMO seed treatment technology that enhances plant resilience to extreme weather conditions such as droughts, heatwaves, and saline soils, offering […]

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Among these, biochar has emerged as a promising solution, offering carbon sequestration and enhancements to soil quality in China.

Biochar’s Potential in China for Negative Emissions & Sustainable Development

Key Takeaways: Biochar is identified as a viable technology for carbon sequestration, with benefits for soil quality and crop yield. Significant uncertainties exist around biochar's potential, costs, and deployment strategies […]

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Foliar application of Acacia saligna fruit aqueous extract (FAE) enhances coriander growth, productivity, and phytochemical levels.

Enhancing Coriander Growth and Phytochemical Content with Acacia saligna Extract

Key Takeaways: Foliar application of Acacia saligna fruit aqueous extract (FAE) enhances coriander growth, productivity, and phytochemical levels. The study examines the effects of different concentrations of A. saligna FAE […]

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Li et al. embarked on a study to pinpoint the optimal irrigation schedule for optimal water productivity in cucumbers grown in coconut coir

Water Productivity in Cucumber Cultivation through Optimal Irrigation Scheduling

Key Takeaways: Study identifies the most efficient irrigation schedule for cucumbers grown in coconut coir within a solar greenhouse. Three irrigation methods were compared: soil moisture sensor-based (T-VWC), accumulated radiation […]

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Contrary to climate model predictions of drier conditions, 57% of the continental USA shows increasing summertime soil moisture trends.

The Paradox of Increasing Summertime Soil Moisture in the Continental USA

Key Takeaways: Contrary to climate model predictions of drier conditions, 57% of the continental USA shows increasing summertime soil moisture trends from 2011 to 2020. A new two-layer land surface […]

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Researchers at UF have successfully grown second-generation plants from seeds previously cultivated on the International Space Station

UF/IFAS Plant Experiment Returns From ISS

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  • 12th February 2024

Key Takeaways Second-Generation Space-Grown Plants: Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) have successfully grown Arabidopsis thaliana plants from seeds that were previously grown on […]

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