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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.

MEPs Advocate for Drastic Reduction in Chemical Pesticide Use by 2030

by Sepehr Achard
25th October 2023

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 […]

Deficit Irrigation Techniques Enhance Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponic Rose Cultivation

by Sepehr Achard
23rd October 2023

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 […]

Robotized Indoor Phenotyping Proves Effective for Climate-Resilient Maize Breeding

by Sepehr Achard
23rd October 2023

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 […]

Bioscience Association Manitoba Welcomes Ministers For Bioeconomy

by Sepehr Achard
23rd October 2023

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 […]

The Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) will receive $60 million in core funding over the next five years.

Australian Plant Phenomics Facility Receives $60M for Crop Development

by Sepehr Achard
20th October 2023

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 […]

Ideal Energy and Iowa State University Launch Agrivoltaics Research Project

by Sepehr Achard
20th October 2023

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 […]

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

by Sepehr Achard
20th October 2023

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 […]

IAEA and FAO Launch Atoms4Food Initiative for Global Food Security

by Sepehr Achard
20th October 2023

Key Takeaways The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched the Atoms4Food initiative. The initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, reduce food losses, […]

Strategies for Crop Production Amid Climate Change & Air Pollution

by Sepehr Achard
17th October 2023

Key Takeaways The study by Agathokleous et al., 2023, focuses on the adaptation of crop production to climate change and air pollution. It evaluates advances at the plant, field, and […]

Study Reveals Optimal CO2 Enrichment Levels for Strawberry Greenhouses Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

by Sepehr Achard
16th October 2023

Key Takeaways Zhang et al., 2023, employed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to study CO2 enrichment in strawberry greenhouses. The study aims to improve the low energy use efficiency level of […]