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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.

Pivot Bio has named Travis Frey as Chief Technology Officer following the retirement of Ernie Sanders.

Pivot Bio Partners with Soil and Water Outcomes Fund to Expand Sustainable Nitrogen Management

Pivot Bio has partnered with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) to support farmers in Indiana and Illinois.

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Singrow, a plant genomics and precision agriculture company, has raised $4.5M in Series A funding to scale operations & expand.

Singrow Raises $4.5 Million Series A For Expansion

Singrow, a plant genomics and precision agriculture company, has raised $4.5M in Series A funding to scale operations & expand.

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Artechno, Philips Horticulture & Limgroup partnered to develop a year-round, indoor propagation model for F1 hybrid strawberry plants.

Year-Round Indoor Propagation Model Unveiled for Hybrid Strawberry Varieties

Artechno, Philips Horticulture, and Limgroup have partnered to develop a year-round, indoor propagation model for F1 hybrid strawberry plants.

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BASF’s nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait to be combined with Enlist E3® and Conkesta E3® soybean platforms in Brazil.

BASF, Corteva, and M.S. Technologies Partner to Introduce Nematode Resistant Soybean Trait in Brazil

BASF’s nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait to be combined with Enlist E3® and Conkesta E3® soybean platforms in Brazil.

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Switch Bioworks appoints Steve del Cardayre as CTO and Brett Boghigian as CBO and relocates to new San Carlos headquarters.

Switch Bioworks Expands Executive Team and Moves into New San Carlos Headquarters

Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable agricultural solutions, announced it has raised $17 million in Series Seed financing.

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Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

Charles Miller on Solynta’s Hybrid Potatoes: Scaling True Seeds for a Sustainable Future

Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller

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Mars, Incorporated has entered into an agreement with Pairwise to use its Fulcrum® gene editing platform for cacao research and development.

Mars Licenses Pairwise’s Fulcrum® Gene Editing Platform

Pairwise has closed a $40 million Series C funding round, led by Deerfield Management, with new investment from Corteva Inc., along with returning investors Aliment Capital and Leaps by Bayer.

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CeraMax®, a biological seed treatment by Ceradis Crop Protection B.V., will be available in 2025 under a Section 2(ee) label for disease suppression.

Ceradis Appoints Regional Vice Presidents to Strengthen Global Operations and Sustainable Growth

Ceradis B.V. announced two senior leadership appointments to strengthen its global footprint and operational capabilities

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BLOOM FRESH warns it will take decisive action against intellectual property (IP) infringement during the 2025 harvest season

BLOOM FRESH Intensifies Global IP Enforcement Ahead of Northern Hemisphere Table Grape Peak

BLOOM FRESH warns it will take decisive action against intellectual property (IP) infringement during the 2025 harvest season

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BioConsortia has officially closed a $15 million funding round led by long-standing internal investors, including Otter Capital

BioConsortia Closes $15M Funding Round to Support Global Rollout of Always-N™ and Advance Microbial R&D

BioConsortia has officially closed a $15 million funding round led by long-standing internal investors, including Otter Capital

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