Plant Science

iGrow News Plant Science

Plant Science

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.

Iron oxide nanoparticles significantly reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions by 50% while increasing soil carbon sequestration by 7.4%.

Innovative Nanoparticle Fertilizer Reduces Greenhouse Gases While Boosting Rice Yields

Iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) significantly reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions by 50% while increasing soil carbon sequestration by 7.4%.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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.

Read More
<!-- ============================================================ iGrow Exit-Intent Popup — drop-in snippet Paste this whole block before in your theme footer (footer.php) or via WPCode / "Insert Headers and Footers" plugin → "Site Wide Footer" location. Behavior: - Desktop only (≥768px wide) — skipped on mobile to avoid Google's mobile interstitial penalty. - Triggers (whichever fires first): 1. Exit-intent (mouse leaves viewport top) 2. 30 seconds on page (TIME_MS variable below) - Frequency cap: once per 30 days per visitor (cookie) - Excluded paths: /pricing, /checkout, /billing, /account, /subscribe, /login (edit the EXCLUDE regex to change) - Total weight: ~3 KB