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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.

Micropep Technologies and Corteva partner on a multi-year R&D project to co-develop peptide-based biofungicides.

Micropep Technologies Appoints Georg Goeres as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Micropep Technologies has announced the appointment of Georg Goeres as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025.

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Discover global companies providing innovative solutions against corn rootworm. Explore biologicals, seed traits, monitoring tools, and more.

Corn Rootworm: Global Solutions from Leading AgTech Innovators

Discover global companies providing innovative solutions against corn rootworm. Explore biologicals, seed traits, monitoring tools, and more from leaders in pest control.

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Evogene completed the divestiture of the majority of assets and operations of its ag-biologicals subsidiary, Lavie Bio Ltd., to ICL Group Ltd.

Evogene Finalizes Divestiture of Lavie Bio Assets to ICL Group

Evogene completed the divestiture of the majority of assets and operations of its ag-biologicals subsidiary, Lavie Bio Ltd., to ICL Group Ltd.

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Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, has announced the launch of Terrana Biosciences, a company focused on delivering RNA-based agricultural tools that enhance and protect crop traits without altering plant genomes.

Flagship Pioneering Launches Terrana Biosciences to Advance RNA-Based Agricultural Innovation

Flagship Pioneering, the bioplatform innovation company, has announced the launch of Terrana Biosciences, a company focused on delivering RNA-based agricultural tools that enhance and protect crop traits without altering plant genomes.

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Danish BioAg company Agrobiomics awarded up to €7.5 million by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

Agrobiomics Secures €7.5M EIC Accelerator Grant to Commercialize Climate-Resilient Biostimulants

Danish BioAg company Agrobiomics awarded up to €7.5 million by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator

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Symbiomics, a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome innovations for agriculture, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round.

Symbiomics Secures Series A Funding Led by Corteva to Advance Microbiome-Based Agriculture Solutions

Symbiomics, a biotechnology company specializing in microbiome innovations for agriculture, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round.

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CDotBio, a biotechnology company spun out from the University of Bristol, has been awarded the £25,000 Armourers & Brasiers Venture Prize to advance its carbon nanodot platform for agricultural applications

CDotBio Receives Funding to Develop Nanodot-Enabled RNA Biopesticides

CDotBio, a biotechnology company spun out from the University of Bristol, has been awarded the £25,000 Armourers & Brasiers Venture Prize to advance its carbon nanodot platform for agricultural applications

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Genective, a biotechnology company fully owned by French agri-food group Limagrain, has reported what it describes as breakthrough results in its research and development pipeline for transgenic insect control.

Genective Reports R&D Breakthroughs in Insect Control, Eyes Commercialization Path

Genective, a biotechnology company fully owned by French agri-food group Limagrain, has reported what it describes as breakthrough results in its research and development pipeline for transgenic insect control.

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AgroSpheres announces U.S. commercial launch of FUN-THYME™, a broad-spectrum biofungicide derived from thyme oil

AgroSpheres Launches FUN-THYME™ in Partnership with Wilbur-Ellis

AgroSpheres announces U.S. commercial launch of FUN-THYME™, a broad-spectrum biofungicide derived from thyme oil

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Lucent Bio introduces Soileos Boron + Zinc, a granular, slow-release fertilizer designed for improved boron and zinc efficiency

Lucent Bio Launches Soileos Boron + Zinc

Lucent Bio introduces Soileos Boron + Zinc, a granular, slow-release fertilizer designed for improved boron and zinc efficiency

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