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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.

Renaissance Bioscience’s Biopesticide to Undergo Field Trials After Canadian Green Light

In an exciting development in sustainable agriculture, Vancouver-based Renaissance Bioscience Corp. has been given the thumbs-up by Canadian regulatory authorities to conduct 2023 field trials of their revolutionary RNA interference […]

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Savanna Institute launches $12.7 million tree crop improvement program with Grantham Environmental Trust and Matthew Zell Family Foundation.

Savanna Institute Launches Tree Crop Improvement Program

The Savanna Institute, in collaboration with the Grantham Environmental Trust and the Matthew Zell Family Foundation, has unveiled its Tree Crop Improvement Program. This initiative aims to develop resilient and […]

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Precision agtech innovator Croptix secures investments to revolutionize crop health assessment and drive sustainable agriculture practices.

Precision Agtech Platform Croptix Secures Funding

Croptix, a precision ag-tech platform specializing in the early detection of crop health, has announced the first close of its Series Seed round, led by Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a […]

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Consortium Vows To Turn CO2 into Food with €27M in Funding

Consortium Vows To Turn CO2 into Food with €27M in Funding

A pioneering consortium, backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, is set to transform the landscape of food production by creating proteins for human […]

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Study Links Genetic Variation to Enhanced Productivity in Plant Communities

Study Links Genetic Variation to Enhanced Productivity in Plant Communities

In a pioneering study, Wuest et al. (2023) have shed new light on the underlying drivers that increase productivity and functioning in diverse plant communities, connecting these phenomena to plant […]

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Study Promises Enhancing Photosynthesis and Plant Growth

Study Promises Enhancing Photosynthesis and Plant Growth

A ground-breaking study led by Zhou and colleagues (2023) has made significant strides in enhancing the efficiency of the plant Rubisco, a crucial enzyme responsible for photosynthesis, by studying the […]

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ONIT Sciences and MGX Global Trade Canada Corp Form Exclusive Partnership

ONIT Sciences and MGX Global Trade Canada Corp Form Exclusive Partnership

ONIT Sciences, an organization specializing in organic agricultural input technologies, and international import/export firm MGX Global Trade Canada Corp have officially declared a joint venture. MGX will become the sole […]

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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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