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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.

FERGANIX and UAL Biotech champion a new era in sustainable agriculture with precision fermentation, reshaping conventional fertilizer use.

Ferganix & UAL: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture

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  • 15th September 2023

FERGANIX, LLC, and UAL Biotech PLT take a game-changing leap forward in an era marked by a call for sustainability and greener technologies. The collaboration of these two industry giants […]

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BioBetter utilizes tobacco plants as bioreactors to produce growth factors, aiming to make cultivated meat more affordable and sustainable.

BioBetter: Turning Tobacco into Sustainable Meat’s Future

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  • 13th September 2023

BioBetter Ltd., an innovative FoodTech start-up, opens its debut food-grade pilot facility. The pioneering platform leverages tobacco plants as bioreactors to rapidly produce pivotal growth factors (GFs) for the burgeoning […]

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Toopi Organics secured €16M in funding to expand its innovative approach of transforming human urine into agricultural biostimulants.

Toopi Organics Secures €16M for Urine-Based Agri-Solutions

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  • 13th September 2023

Toopi Organics announced the closure of a €16M ($17M) financing round. The French biotechnology startup, celebrated for developing plant biostimulants from human urine fermentation, will channel these funds to bolster […]

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Scientific Study Explores Optimal Droplet Deposition in Plant Protection UAVs. AgTech; Agriculture

Scientific Study Explores Optimal Droplet Deposition in Plant Protection UAVs

Key Takeaways Researchers Weicai and Panyang investigate factors affecting droplet deposition in plant protection unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The study proposes a research method based on farmland environmental factors to […]

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EuroCrops Database Offers Comprehensive Agricultural Data Across 16 EU Countries. Agriculture; Crop Science; Agtech

EuroCrops Database Offers Comprehensive Agricultural Data Across 16 EU Countries

Key Takeaways EuroCrops database contains geo-referenced polygons of agricultural croplands from 16 EU countries. The data includes information on crop species sourced from farmers under the European Commission‘s Common Agricultural […]

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Producer Sentiment Declines in August

Key Takeaways Sentiment Decline: The Ag Economy Barometer index fell 8 points to 115 in August, indicating weaker producer sentiment. Interest Rates: 60% of surveyed producers expect interest rates to […]

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Insights from Hanninghof’s Long-Term Sustainable Agriculture Trial

Insights from Hanninghof’s Long-Term Sustainable Agriculture Trial

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  • 6th September 2023

Researchers and farmers have sought ways to produce more food for decades to meet the demands of a rapidly growing global population. However, the stakes are higher now as the […]

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BII grants €1.3M each to six life science start-ups in its third Venture House cohort, boosting business growth and scientific research.

BII’s Venture House Program Funds Six Life Science Start-ups

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  • 6th September 2023

The BioInnovation Institute (BII), an international non-profit foundation committed to incubating and accelerating life science research of global significance, has announced that six companies are set to receive additional financial […]

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Study Explores the Impact of Mild Drought on Crop Production and Molecular Response. Plant Science; AgTech; Agriculture; Agriculture Technology

Study Explores the Impact of Mild Drought on Crop Production and Molecular Response

Key Takeaways Mild Drought Impact: The study shows that even mild drought conditions can significantly affect crop production by reducing inorganic phosphate levels in leaves. Phosphate Starvation Response (PSR): PSR […]

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Study Reveals Impact of Prolonged Heat Stress on Hot Pepper Crops in South Korea. Plant Science; AgriTech; Study

Study Reveals Impact of Prolonged Heat Stress on Hot Pepper Crops in South Korea

Key Takeaways Recovery from Heat Stress: The study found that hot pepper plants could recover from prolonged heat stress within approximately a month. Physiological Changes: Significant changes were observed in […]

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