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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.

Breakthrough Properties Biotech building

Breakthrough Properties Begins Construction on $130M Life Science Building in Philadelphia

A new life science building is being constructed at Market and S. 23rd Street in Philadelphia’s Center City District. Breakthrough Properties (website), a reputable global life sciences real estate developer, […]

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Enhancing vertical farming

Enhancing Vertical Farming: The Taguchi Method Streamlines Plant Growth Optimization

Vertical farming has shown significant potential for revolutionizing agriculture, allowing for more sustainable and efficient food production. However, optimizing the growth of crops in these environments requires a deep understanding […]

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22nd Century Group

22nd Century Group Inks Licensing Agreement with Old Pal

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading biotechnology company focused on improving health through advanced plant technologies in reduced nicotine tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hops, announced today its second exclusive […]

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Tailored seeds in vertical farming

Tailored Seeds For Indoor and Vertical Farming

The growth potential is high in the burgeoning vertical and indoor farming field, but so are the unique challenges. Notably, there is a significant gap in the availability of seed […]

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Wheat redesigning

Redesigning Wheat for a More Sustainable Future

Researchers have announced a significant breakthrough in wheat production that could revolutionize the industry and make cultivation more sustainable. This new approach promises to improve grain yield by up to […]

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Pesticide-free agriculture

A Chemical Pesticide-Free European Agriculture by 2050

As the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health are well established, European policies are struggling to meet the goal of reducing chemical pesticide use by […]

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Data-Driven Crop Model

Data-Driven Crop Model Aids Accurate Crop Yield Predictions

A new study in Nature by Chang et al. proposes a data-driven crop model combining the knowledge advantage of process-based modeling and the computational advantage of data-driven modeling. The model […]

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Taurus and Ostara Partner

Taurus Agricultural Marketing Partners with Ostara

In a groundbreaking move towards promoting sustainable farming, Ostara and Taurus Agricultural Marketing have announced a long-term partnership to distribute sustainable, high-efficiency phosphate fertilizers in western Canada. Taurus Ag will […]

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Corn GMO

Non-GMO Project Expands Verification Services to Mexico Amid Ban on GMO Corn Imports

The Non-GMO Project, a prominent organization that verifies non-GMO products, has announced the expansion of its services to Mexico in the wake of the country’s efforts to ban imports of […]

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plant heat

Mechanisms of Organelle Resilience in Plants Exposed to Heat Stress

A new study published in Nature by Zhou et al. has found that above-optimal growth temperatures, usually referred to as heat stress (HS), pose a challenge to the survival of […]

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