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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.

Jennifer Doudna and Jill Banfield at the Innovative Genomics Institute have launched a project called "Engineering the Microbiome with CRISPR to Improve our Climate and Health"

Engineering Microbiomes with CRISPR Receives $70m in Funding

Jennifer Doudna and Jill Banfield at the Innovative Genomics Institute have launched a project called “Engineering the Microbiome with CRISPR to Improve our Climate and Health.” The project aims to […]

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Angelica Dahurica

Impact of Drying on Angelica Dahurica Metabolites and Coumarin Content

Wu et al. (2023) conducted a study to explore the effects of drying on the coumarin content of Angelica dahurica, a plant with significant pharmacological properties and commonly used in […]

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Cucumber seedling

Enhancing Cucumber Seedling Vigour with Bioagents

In a recent study conducted by Sharma, Shukla, and Gupta (2023), the researchers investigated the impact of various bioagents, including Trichoderma harzianum, T. viride, T. virens, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis, […]

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Radish plant

TiO2 Nanoparticles Boost Radish Growth Under Low Light

In a study conducted by Vatankhah et al. (2023), researchers investigated the effects of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on radish plant growth under different light intensities due to its photocatalytic […]

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Oxus Capital

Oxus Capital To Launch New Visionary Fund Worth $200M

A new $200 million visionary fund will be launched by Oxus Capital, the trailblazing investment firm behind Central Asia’s first SPAC, to advance a greener and more just world via […]

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Plant Microbiota

Plant Microbiota Regulates Root Development To Cope With Environmental Stress

University of Nottingham plant scientists have uncovered a brand-new regulatory mechanism demonstrating how plant microbiota collaborate with plant roots to regulate plant branching. For the first time, the research results, […]

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Locus Fermentation Secures Funding

Locus Fermentation Solutions Secures $117M in IP-Insurance Backed Debt Financing

A $117 million debt financing deal backed by IP insurance has been secured by Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), a green technology business specializing in creating biological substitutes for chemicals […]

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Scion & INRAE partnership for New Zealand Circular economy

Scion Inks Collaboration Agreement With INRAE

Scion, a New Zealand-based research organization, has signed a collaboration agreement with the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (INRAE) and the University of Montpellier. The […]

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cjb appointment

Dr. Brian Sook Joins CJB Applied Technologies

CJB Applied Technologies, a contract chemical development company, recently welcomed Dr. Brian Sook as their new Senior Formulation Chemist. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Dr. Sook joins […]

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Hess donates 50 million to salk

Hess Donates $50M to Salk Institute’s Plant Initiative to Fight Climate Change

Hess Corporation is donating $50 million to the Salk Institute’s Campaign for Discovery: The Power of Science to support the Harnessing Plants Initiative, which seeks to mitigate climate change by […]

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