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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.

EPA approves GreenLight Bio’s Norroa™, the first nature-based RNAi treatment protecting honey bees from devastating varroa mites.

GreenLight Bio Secures EPA Registration for Norroa™

GreenLight Biosciences demonstrated consistent efficacy of its RNA-based bioherbicide in greenhouse and field trials.

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BioLumic has introduced its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Wisconsin.

BioLumic & Fonterra Partner to Develop Light-Activated Seed Traits for Pasture-Based Dairy

BioLumic has entered a multi-year partnership with Fonterra to develop light-activated seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems.

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InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

InnerPlant’s CropVoice Network Records First Real-Time Detection of Fungal Infection in Soybeans

InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

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Prairie View A&M’s 770-acre Farm & Ranch integrates research, tech, and education as a model for sustainable agriculture.

Prairie View A&M University Showcases Governor Bill & Vara Daniel Farm & Ranch as Model for Agricultural Innovation

Key Takeaways: The Farm spans more than 770 acres and anchors the university’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Research and education integrate across livestock, crops, natural resources, and […]

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Bioceres and CWRF partner to develop and commercialize HB4® wheat in the U.S., advancing climate resilience and sustainability.

Bioceres Crop Solutions and CWRF Form Strategic Collaboration on HB4 Wheat in the U.S.

Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOX), a company focused on developing agricultural solutions that enhance ecosystem resilience, has announced a series of changes to its Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2025.

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Aphea.Bio has received a research grant from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) to establish its TRΛNSCEND platform.

Aphea.Bio Secures VLAIO Grant to Launch TRΛNSCEND Platform

Aphea.Bio has received a research grant from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) to establish its TRΛNSCEND platform.

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Sun World and Pairwise form a joint venture to develop a pitless cherry, combining breeding expertise with the Fulcrum® platform.

Sun World International Forms Joint Venture with Pairwise to Develop Pitless Cherry

Key Takeaways: Sun World International and Pairwise announce joint venture focused on specialty fruit Initial project centers on developing a pitless cherry with exclusive commercial rights for Sun World Partnership […]

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PlantArcBio secures U.S. and South Korea patents for DIPPER™, a breakthrough platform accelerating CRISPR gene-editing in crops.

PlantArcBio Secures Patents in the United States and South Korea for DIPPER™ Platform

ToolGen, a gene-editing company, and PlantArcBio, an ag-biotech firm, announce a strategic collaboration to develop herbicide-tolerant soybeans.

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The Dutch regulatory authority issued a Draft Assessment Report recommending approval of Biotalys EVOCA’s active ingredient in the EU.

Biotalys Reports H1 2025 Results and Advances Regulatory Progress for EVOCA

Biotalys reported an operating loss of €8.1 million for the first half of 2025, compared to €6.6 million in H1 2024.

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CropLife International President and CEO Emily Rees has been appointed co-Chair of the B20 Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Taskforce

CropLife International Leads Global Associations in Support of WTO Multilateral Trading System

The joint statement, led by CropLife International, was presented at the World Trade Organization’s Public Forum in Geneva.

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