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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.

HudsonAlpha Institute and New West Genetics Secure USDA-NIFA Grant

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and New West Genetics has been awarded a three-year, $650,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). […]

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Grace Breeding's NFT bio-fertilizer shows promising results in field trials for corn growth and carbon sequestration.

Grace Breeding’s NFT Bio-Fertilizer

Grace Breeding Ltd., an AgClimateTech company based in Israel, has announced promising results from field trials of its NFT Bio-fertilizer in corn plants conducted in collaboration with the University of […]

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Diverse Approaches and Challenges in Global Quest for Drought-Tolerant Crops

Diverse Approaches and Challenges in Global Quest for Drought-Tolerant Crops

The state of agricultural biotechnology research and adoption is diverse and regionally varied. In the United States, major corporations such as Monsanto and Corteva lead the charge with genetically modified […]

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Sustainable Agriculture Practices Amplify Essential Fenugreek Oil Yield Through Intercropping

Sustainable Agriculture Practices Amplify Essential Oil Yield

Intercropping, the practice of growing two or more crops in proximity, is recognized as a vital component of sustainable agriculture. A recent study by Zahra Amiriyan Chelan, Amini, and Adel […]

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Iodine Uptake in Lettuce: Study Sheds Light on Plant Processes

Iodine Uptake in Lettuce: Study Sheds Light on Plant Processes

The role of iodine in plant health and development is increasingly being recognized. A new study led by Sylwester Smoleń and his team, published in 2023, delves deeper into the […]

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Carbios Secures Major Funding for World's First PET Biorecycling Plant in France

Carbios Secures Major Funding for World’s First PET Biorecycling Plant in France

Carbios, a pioneer in biological technologies that reinvent the life cycle of plastics and textiles, has secured significant financial backing from the French government in a step forward for sustainable […]

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Precision Laboratories and Direct Enterprises join forces to expand market access for seed-applied technologies.

Expanding Market Access for Seed-Applied Technologies

Precision Laboratories, LLC. and Direct Enterprises, Inc. (DEI) have recently joined forces through a distribution agreement. This strategic collaboration aims to expand market access for seed-applied technologies developed by Precision […]

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Fungal Solution to Salt Stress For Wheat Growth in Saline Soils

Fungal Solution to Salt Stress For Wheat Growth in Saline Soils

Wheat, one of the world’s most vital staple crops, faces significant challenges from soil salinity. However, a 2023 study led by Huang et al. offers promising results by demonstrating the […]

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Biopolymers: The Key to Sustainable Agriculture and Improved Crop Yield?

Biopolymers: The Key to Sustainable Agriculture and Improved Crop Yield?

One of the significant concerns of agriculture is enhancing plant nutrient efficiency to improve crop yield and quality while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact caused by excess nitrogen fertilizer application. […]

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Repurposing 'Failed' Antibiotics to Develop New Herbicides

Repurposing ‘Failed’ Antibiotics to Develop New Herbicides

Scientists are turning to innovative strategies in the face of mounting herbicide resistance threatening agriculture and the natural environment. For example, a study published in 2023 by Emily et al. […]

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