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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.

New Rice variety study

New Rice Variety Shows Promise for Improved Quality and Yield

A new study published in Nature by Lu et al. found that Yuenongsimiao (YNSM), an indica rice variety, has excellent milling and appearance, cooking, and nutritional quality. YNSM also has […]

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Sweet Potato Drought Tolerant

Drought-Tolerant Sweet Potato Hybrids Developed in West Africa

A new study published in Nature by Issa et al. has found that drought-tolerant sweet potato cultivars were not previously reported in West Africa, a dry region. The study aimed […]

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Fusarium resistance strawberry

Fusarium-Resistant Strawberry Varieties Released by UC Davis

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) unveils five new strawberry varieties resistant to Fusarium wilt, a soilborne disease that has caused crop loss and death in the state. These cultivars also […]

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Climate-Crop Area Relationship In South and Southeast Asia

New Study Explores Climate-Crop Area Relationships in South and Southeast Asia

A new study by Hosokawa et al. (2023) sheds light on the relationship between climate and crop production, specifically crop area and cropping intensity, which have been understudied in the […]

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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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