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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.

Pioneering Sensor Suite Enhances Crop Health Monitoring

Pioneering Sensor Suite Enhances Crop Health Monitoring

A breakthrough study by researchers Hossain and Tabassum, published in 2023, introduced an innovative sensor technology called PlantFit. This novel system, aimed at significantly transforming agricultural practices, can simultaneously measure […]

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CRISPR: The Future of Agriculture Amidst Promise & Controversy

CRISPR: The Future of Agriculture Amidst Promise & Controversy

As the boundaries of science continue to expand, a new horizon of possibilities has begun to unveil itself with the advent of gene editing technologies. The groundbreaking CRISPR-Cas9 system, in […]

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DriveKp Simplifies Nutrient Management with Easy-to-Handle Liquid Formulation for Crucial Hull Split Stage

DriveKp Simplifies Nutrient Management with Easy-to-Handle Liquid Formulation for Crucial Hull Split Stage

DriveKp, a renowned name in agricultural nutrients, has introduced an easy-to-handle liquid formulation explicitly designed to provide crucial nutrition at the crop hull split stage. The June 15, 2023 announcement […]

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Nihon Nohyaku and Boost Biomes Partner to Develop Cutting-edge Bio-Insecticides

Nihon Nohyaku and Boost Biomes Partner to Develop Cutting-edge Bio-Insecticides

In a joint effort to address the rising demand for bio-insecticides, Japanese agrochemical manufacturer Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd. and microbiome technology company Boost Biomes, Inc. announced their development agreement on […]

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Proventus Bioscience Embarks on Construction of State-of-the-Art Production Plant and HQ in Quebec

Proventus Bioscience Embarks on Construction of State-of-the-Art Production Plant and HQ in Quebec

Proventus Bioscience, a biotech frontrunner renowned for producing sustainable biological microorganisms for diverse industries, has announced construction on a new 20,000-square-foot production plant and corporate headquarters at 4455 Griffith St., […]

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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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