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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.

Semifinalists for 2023 Seeding The Future Food Challenge

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Producer Sentiment Declines in August

by Sepehr Achard
6th September 2023

Key Takeaways Sentiment Decline: The Ag Economy Barometer index fell 8 points to 115 in August, indicating weaker producer sentiment. Interest Rates: 60% of surveyed producers expect interest rates to […]

Yara Hanninghof Long-Term Trial reveals that balanced nutrient management is crucial for sustainable agriculture. Plant Science; Agribusiness; Stock Market; Agriculture

Insights from Hanninghof’s Long-Term Sustainable Agriculture Trial

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6th September 2023

Researchers and farmers have sought ways to produce more food for decades to meet the demands of a rapidly growing global population. However, the stakes are higher now as the […]

BII grants €1.3M each to six life science start-ups in its third Venture House cohort, boosting business growth and scientific research.

BII’s Venture House Program Funds Six Life Science Start-ups

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6th September 2023

The BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation committed to incubating and accelerating life science research of global significance, has announced that six companies are set to receive additional financial […]