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.

Apresa: Transforming Herbicide Use in South American Agriculture

Key Takeaways Apresa by ADAMA is a powerful pre-emergent herbicide that boasts up to 20% greater efficacy than tank mixed solutions. With two complementary modes of action, it offers broad-spectrum […]

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ReHeva Biosciences Advances Cancer Treatment With 80 Acres Farms’ Botanical Supply

Key Takeaways ReHeva Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical startup, has successfully concluded its Phase I Safety Trial for RH324, a drug aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. In collaboration with Case […]

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Report Highlights €3T Economic Impact of EU’s Approach to NGT

Key Takeaways A new report by the Breakthrough Institute and the Alliance for Science analyzes the economic impact of the EU’s stance on new genomic techniques (NGTs). The report estimates […]

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MEPs Advocate for Drastic Reduction in Chemical Pesticide Use by 2030

Key Takeaways MEPs have voted to reduce the use and risk of chemical plant protection products by at least 50% by 2030. A 65% reduction is proposed for more hazardous […]

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Deficit Irrigation Techniques Enhance Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponic Rose Cultivation

Key Takeaways The study explores deficit irrigation techniques in hydroponic greenhouse cultivation of cut roses. Three irrigation treatments were tested: Full Irrigation (FI), Partial Root Drying (PRD), and Sustained Deficit […]

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Robotized Indoor Phenotyping Proves Effective for Climate-Resilient Maize Breeding

Key Takeaways Breeding for climate resilience requires considering adaptive traits beyond just yield. Robotized indoor phenotyping allows for high-throughput measurement of such adaptive traits. Maize adaptive traits can be inferred […]

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Bioscience Association Manitoba Welcomes Ministers For Bioeconomy

Key Takeaways Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) welcomes three newly appointed ministers. The ministers are expected to play a significant role in advancing Manitoba’s bioeconomy. Minister Jamie Moses will oversee Economic […]

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Australian Plant Phenomics Facility Receives $60M for Crop Development

Key Takeaways The Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) will receive $60 million in core funding over the next five years. The funding aims to expand APPF’s network and accelerate the […]

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Ideal Energy and Iowa State University Launch Agrivoltaics Research Project

Key Takeaways Iowa State University and Ideal Energy have inaugurated the Alliant Solar Farm, an agrivoltaics research project. The project received a four-year, $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department […]

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£2.45M Gift to Imperial College London Fuels Innovative Soil Microbial Research

Key Takeaways A £2.45 million donation from the Michael Uren Foundation will fund research on soil microbial communities at Imperial College London. The research aims to address the challenge of […]

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