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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.

Vive Crop Protection has launched Bifender® SM, a new soil-applied insecticide for in-season management of soil insect pressure in corn.

Vive Crop Protection Launches Averland SM Nematicide with Soil Mobile Technology

Vive Crop Protection launched Averland SM, an in-season nematicide targeting nematodes in potatoes, onions & other high-value crops

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Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology researchers developed a method to identify phenolic compounds from tiny alpine plant samples

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Research Team Unlocks Alpine Plant Chemistry With Trace Analysis Breakthrough

Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology researchers developed a method to identify phenolic compounds from tiny alpine plant samples

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Corteva Inc. announced the executive leadership team for SpinCo, the advanced seed and genetics company resulting from its planned separation in Q4 2026.

SpinCo Executive Leadership Team Announced for Corteva’s Planned Q4 2026 Separation

Corteva Inc. announced the executive leadership team for SpinCo, the advanced seed and genetics company resulting from its planned separation in Q4 2026.

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Agriodor developed INSIOR® Gr A, an olfactory repellent technology distributed by Syngenta in France for controlling green aphids

Agriodor Raises €15 Million to Scale Scent-Based Crop Protection Globally

French agtech firm Agriodor secures €15 million Series A to expand its olfactory biocontrol technology for pest management across Europe and the Americas.

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McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

McGill Opens State-of-the-Art Greenhouse and Research Platform at Macdonald Campus

McGill University officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus with $23.8 million in provincial and federal funding.

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Auburn University's College of Agriculture is collaborating with USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory on drone and AI research

Auburn University & USDA Launch Collaborative Drone and AI Research Initiative

Auburn University's College of Agriculture is collaborating with USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Laboratory on drone and artificial intelligence research for agricultural applications.

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GreenSTEM Technology Corp has introduced BioProspector™ Fertilizer (BioPro), a fungi-based product designed to improve plant tolerance to abiotic stress conditions including drought, extreme temperatures, salinity, and nutrient deficiencies.

GreenSTEM Technology Introduces BioProspector™ Fertilizer and Seeks Field Trial Participants

GreenSTEM Technology Corp has introduced BioProspector™ Fertilizer (BioPro), a fungi-based product designed to improve plant tolerance to abiotic stress conditions including drought, extreme temperatures, salinity, and nutrient deficiencies.

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Purdue University leads a $2 million USDA APHIS-funded research project with partners Entomol and 1,4Group to combat high pathogenic avian influenza using novel antiviral fogging technology.

Entomol Partners with Purdue University on $2 Million USDA-Funded Avian Influenza Research

Purdue University leads a $2 million USDA APHIS-funded research project with partners Entomol and 1,4Group to combat high pathogenic avian influenza using novel antiviral fogging technology.

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Crop genomics companies are undergoing leadership transitions, moving scientific founders into CTO roles and appointing scale-up CEOs.

Crop Genomics Leadership 2026: The Rise of the Scale-Up CEO

Crop genomics companies are undergoing structured leadership transitions, moving scientific founders into CTO roles and appointing scale-up CEOs.

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Primient has created a new Biosolutions business unit focused on high-value, bio-based solutions for customers and innovators.

Primient Launches Biosolutions Business Unit to Scale Bio-Based Manufacturing

Primient has created a new Biosolutions business unit focused on high-value, bio-based solutions for customers and innovators.

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