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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.

Koppert secures five-year exclusive distribution rights for Amoéba’s biofungicide in 18 European countries and the U.S.

Koppert Signs Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with Amoéba for Biofungicide Launch Across Europe and the U.S.

Koppert transfers biostimulant and fertilizer management to REKA Group B.V., announces strategic partnership with ORION.

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Advanta Seeds acquires temperate corn germplasm and hybrid pipeline from Italian company K-Adriatica, expanding in Europe.

Advanta Seeds Acquires Corn Assets from K-Adriatica to Expand European Portfolio

Advanta Seeds acquires temperate corn germplasm and hybrid pipeline from Italian company K-Adriatica, expanding in Europe.

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Meristem Crop Performance® announced the start of a major multi-state, drone-assisted research program to compare effectiveness of fertilizers

Meristem Crop Performance Appoints Colonel Mark Purdy as Director of Product and Portfolio Management

Meristem Crop Performance has announced the appointment of Colonel Mark Purdy (U.S. Army, retired) as Director of Product and Portfolio Management.

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Guru Ramamurthy will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer for Bayer’s Crop Science division on July 1, 2025.

Bayer Introduces Multi-Stacked Virus-Resistant Tomato Varieties to Address ToBRFV

Bayer announced the development and upcoming release of new tomato varieties featuring multi-stacked virus-resistant genes to combat ToBRFV.

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Wild Bio, a startup focused on evolutionary biology and crop resilience, has partnered with the University of Oxford on a new initiative called OPTIMiSE.

Wild Bio Partners with Oxford University for Breakthrough Chloroplast Crop Research

Wild Bio, a startup focused on evolutionary biology and crop resilience, has partnered with the University of Oxford on a new initiative called OPTIMiSE.

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FarmQA, a provider of agronomic intelligence software, has announced the completion of a $4 million Series Seed Preferred funding round.

FarmQA Secures $4M Seed Round to Expand Agronomic Intelligence Platform

FarmQA, a provider of agronomic intelligence software, has announced the completion of a $4 million Series Seed Preferred funding round.

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The Dominican Republic exported its first commercial shipment of BLOOM FRESH™ table grapes to the U.S., totaling over 2,800 boxes.

BLOOM FRESH™ Marks Milestone with First Table Grape Export from Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic exported its first commercial shipment of BLOOM FRESH™ table grapes to the U.S., totaling over 2,800 boxes.

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Saluna, a St. Louis-based agricultural technology startup specializing in hemp, has chosen Southeast Missouri State University’s Sikeston campus as the site of its first major expansion.

Saluna Partners with Southeast Missouri State University to Launch Hemp AgTech Expansion

Saluna, a St. Louis-based agricultural technology startup specializing in hemp, has chosen Southeast Missouri State University’s Sikeston campus as the site of its first major expansion.

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Cornell University researchers have confirmed glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in soybean fields in Seneca County, New York.

Cornell Study Confirms Glyphosate-Resistant Waterhemp in New York State

Cornell University researchers have confirmed glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in soybean fields in Seneca County, New York.

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Tom Meade emphasizes the continued importance of human oversight in molecule design and AI validation.

Tom Meade on How Enko Leverages AI to Enhance Crop Protection

Tom Meade emphasizes the continued importance of human oversight in molecule design and AI validation.

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