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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.

A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

Cal Poly Study Tracks 1,366% Increase in Regulatory Compliance Costs for California Lettuce Grower

A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

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Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

Université Laval Secures $5M Grant for VertBerry CEA Project

Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

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Windfall Bio’s OptiMem product is now OMRI Listed®, making it eligible for use in USDA-certified organic farming.

Windfall Bio Deploys Methane-Reducing Biocover at Sunshine Canyon Landfill

Windfall Bio launches field trial of its mem-based biocover at Republic Services' Sunshine Canyon Landfill in California

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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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