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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.

Pivot Bio has named Travis Frey as Chief Technology Officer following the retirement of Ernie Sanders.

Pivot Bio Invests More Than $7 Million in Greater St. Louis Centers of Excellence to Strengthen U.S. Nitrogen Production

Pivot Bio, the biological nitrogen company, announced the expansion of its Greater St. Louis presence with more than $7 million in incremental investment across two new Centers of Excellence.

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Biotalys (Euronext: BTLS), a developer of protein-based biocontrol solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with 21st.BIO

Biotalys Reports 2025 Results and Strategic Refocus as EVOCA Gains First U.S. State Registration

Biotalys reports a €15.8 million net loss for 2025, announces a strategic refocus on lead biofungicide assets, and secures Florida state registration for EVOCA as its first AGROBODY biocontrol approved by a U.S. state.

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Chiba University leads a study on chlorophyll polymers, revealing their transformation stages published in the American Chemical Society.

Chiba University Researchers Develop Chlorophyll Polymer That Evolves Helical Structure Over Time

Chiba University leads a study on chlorophyll polymers, revealing their transformation stages published in the American Chemical Society.

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Syngenta has selected TetraScience’s Tetra OS platform to automate data transformation across its Crop Protection R&D organization

Syngenta Deploys TetraScience’s Tetra OS to Automate Crop Protection R&D Data

Syngenta has selected TetraScience’s Tetra OS platform to automate data transformation across its Crop Protection R&D organization

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AGR secured $2M in contracts and grants led by NASA and the U.S. NSF, ranking in the top 1% of American deep technology innovations.

Advanced Growing Resources Raises $2M From NASA and NSF to Diagnose Crop Afflictions a Week Earlier

Advanced Growing Resources (AGR) has secured $2 million in contracts and grants led by NASA and the U.S. National Science Foundation, ranking in the top 1% of American deep technology innovations.

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MYCOPHYTO has announced the completion of a €16 million Series A funding round to support its next phase of growth and accelerate its international ambitions.

Mycophyto Opens Morocco Subsidiary

Mycophyto announced the opening of its Morocco subsidiary as part of its international development strategy to strengthen its presence in African agricultural markets.

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Wild Bioscience raises $60M Series A led by the Ellison Institute to expand its AI-driven precision breeding for climate-resilient crops.

Wild Bioscience Expands Milton Park Operations

Wild Bioscience, a University of Oxford spinout developing climate-resilient crop varieties, has expanded its operations at Milton Park following a £45 million ($60 million) Series A funding round closed in October 2025 and led by the Ellison Institute of Technology.

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Minerva Foods partnered with Rumin8 and ESALQ/USP to conduct a 120-day study on methane emissions in Nellore cattle.

Minerva Foods Study Shows 50% Methane Reduction in Cattle Using Rumin8 Feed Additive

Minerva Foods partnered with Australian climate technology company Rumin8 and ESALQ/USP to conduct a 120-day study on methane emissions in Nellore cattle.

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Front Row Ag LLC has merged with Solstice Agriculture LLC, its primary distributor since 2019, with the transaction completed on April 1, 2026.

Front Row Ag and Solstice Agriculture Merge to Create Unified Cultivation Supply Company

Front Row Ag LLC has merged with Solstice Agriculture LLC, its primary distributor since 2019, with the transaction completed on April 1, 2026.

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Kemin Industries introduces RevoCURB™, a new soil treatment exempt from FIFRA 25(b) registration requirements

AgroPlantae To Acquire Kemin Industries’ Crop Technologies Product Portfolio

AgroPlantae acquires Kemin Crop Technologies' full biopesticide and plant nutrition product portfolio, with Kemin's sales managers transitioning to the new owner.

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