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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.

PhenoSphere: Simulating Field-Like Environments for Plant Science Research

by Sepehr Achard
25th September 2023

Key Takeaways Researchers introduce PhenoSphere, a new plant cultivation infrastructure designed to simulate field-like environments. The PhenoSphere outperforms standard glasshouses in replicating the effects of weather conditions on plant growth. […]

MGI and Gencell collaborate to boost genomic research in LATAM, leveraging DNBSEQ technology and regional expertise for enhanced patient care

MGI and Gencell Forge Strategic Partnership

by admin1
25th September 2023

Key Takeaways: MGI and Gencell announce a strategic partnership, combining MGI’s advanced DNBSEQ technology and Gencell’s regional expertise. The partnership aims to address the growing demand for NGS technologies in […]

Glyphosate: Brussels Backs 10-Year Extension for Its Use

by Sepehr Achard
22nd September 2023

Key Takeaways The European Commission has recommended a 10-year extension for the use of glyphosate in the EU. Glyphosate, a herbicide chemical, has been controversial due to its potential carcinogenic […]

Semifinalists for 2023 Seeding The Future Food Challenge

by admin1
21st September 2023

Key Takeaways: The third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge has announced its semifinalists, with 38 teams competing for a share of $1 million. The Challenge is focused […]

PopFest 2023

by admin1
18th September 2023

From September 25th to 29th, 2023, PopFest will open its doors, heralding a harmonious fusion of agricultural innovation, networking, and gastronomy. A hub for global growers, distributors, and partners, PopFest […]

FERGANIX and UAL Biotech champion a new era in sustainable agriculture with precision fermentation, reshaping conventional fertilizer use.

Ferganix & UAL: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture

by admin1
15th September 2023

FERGANIX, LLC, and UAL Biotech PLT take a game-changing leap forward in an era marked by a call for sustainability and greener technologies. The collaboration of these two industry giants […]

BioBetter utilizes tobacco plants as bioreactors to produce growth factors, aiming to make cultivated meat more affordable and sustainable.

BioBetter: Turning Tobacco into Sustainable Meat’s Future

by admin1
13th September 2023

BioBetter Ltd., an innovative FoodTech start-up, opens its debut food-grade pilot facility. The pioneering platform leverages tobacco plants as bioreactors to rapidly produce pivotal growth factors (GFs) for the burgeoning […]

Toopi Organics secured €16M in funding to expand its innovative approach of transforming human urine into agricultural biostimulants.

Toopi Organics Secures €16M for Urine-Based Agri-Solutions

by admin1
13th September 2023

Toopi Organics announced the closure of a €16M ($17M) financing round. The French biotechnology startup, celebrated for developing plant biostimulants from human urine fermentation, will channel these funds to bolster […]

Scientific Study Explores Optimal Droplet Deposition in Plant Protection UAVs

by Sepehr Achard
12th September 2023

Key Takeaways Researchers Weicai and Panyang investigate factors affecting droplet deposition in plant protection unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The study proposes a research method based on farmland environmental factors to […]

EuroCrops Database Offers Comprehensive Agricultural Data Across 16 EU Countries

by Sepehr Achard
12th September 2023

Key Takeaways EuroCrops database contains geo-referenced polygons of agricultural croplands from 16 EU countries. The data includes information on crop species sourced from farmers under the European Commission‘s Common Agricultural […]