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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.

New evidence suggests that YrNAM, not the previously thought Yr10CG, is the actual gene providing resistance against wheat stripe rust.

Wheat Stripe Rust Resistance: Study Looks At Genetic Resistance

New evidence suggests that YrNAM, not the previously thought Yr10CG, is the actual gene providing resistance against wheat stripe rust.

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Global Affairs Canada has allocated $7.3 million to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to support sustainable agriculture across Africa, focusing on enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity, especially women and youth.

Global Affairs Canada Invests $7.3M to Boost African Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability

Global Affairs Canada has allocated $7.3 million to the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) to support sustainable agriculture across Africa, focusing on enhancing smallholder farmers' productivity, especially women and youth.

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GRDC's The Oat Grain Quality Consortium aims to enhance the quality of Australian oats through targeted pre-breeding research.

GRDC Latest News: Launches the Oat Grain Quality Consortium (OGQC)

The Oat Grain Quality Consortium aims to enhance the quality of Australian oats through targeted pre-breeding research.

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Horizon has opened a new facility dedicated to producing organic fertilizers and biostimulants in Baeza, Spain

Horizon Launches State-of-the-Art Bioagriculture Facility in Spain

Horizon has opened a new facility dedicated to producing organic fertilizers and biostimulants in Baeza, Spain

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Trilogene Seeds Launches Triploid THCa Cannabis Seeds

Trilogene Seeds Launches Triploid THCa Cannabis Seeds

Trilogene Seeds introduces new triploid THCa cannabis seeds, enhancing cultivation with multiple benefits.

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Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc. demonstrates effective weed control with plant extract-based herbicides in global trials.

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions Latest News: Appoints Dr. Peter Eckes as New Board Chairperson

Dr. Peter Eckes, with extensive experience in agricultural R&D at BASF, has been appointed as the board chairperson of Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc.

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Swedish startup OlsAro is developing new wheat varieties that are resilient to climate stresses such as salt, heat, and drought, using a platform that speeds up breeding processes.

PINC Invests in OlsAro to Boost Development of Climate-Resilient Wheat Varieties

Swedish startup OlsAro is developing new wheat varieties that are resilient to climate stresses such as salt, heat, and drought, using a platform that speeds up breeding processes.

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The AGROS closing event will showcase sustainable agricultural technologies at WUR on April 24 where results will be presented.

Wageningen University & Research Latest News: AGROS Project Concludes with Insights for a Sustainable Future in Agriculture

The AGROS closing event will showcase sustainable agricultural technologies at WUR on April 24 where results will be presented.

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Remote sensing and machine learning have provided new methods to measure crop water consumption at the field scale, addressing previous gaps.

Agricultural Water Management: Remote Sensing and Machine Learning’s Role in Sustainable Irrigation

Remote sensing and machine learning have provided new methods to measure crop water consumption at the field scale, addressing previous gaps.

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Irrigation practices globally consume 1896 petajoules of energy & contribute 216M tons of CO2, accounting for 15% of agricultural emissions.

Irrigation’s Environmental Impact: A Study on Energy Consumption & CO2 Emissions

Key Takeaways: Irrigation's Environmental Impact: Irrigation practices consume 1896 petajoules of energy and contribute 216 million metric tons of CO2 annually, accounting for 15% of agricultural emissions. Groundwater Dependency: Despite […]

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