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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.

IBI Ag raised $6.1 million in Series A funding, with Corteva Inc. leading the investment through its Corteva Catalyst platform.

IBI Ag Successfully Completes Proof of Concept for AI-Driven Bioinsecticide Platform

IBI Ag has completed a $10 million Series A funding round, marking a major milestone in its development of antibody-based bioinsecticides.

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Balchem Plant Nutrition has announced the launch of its Metalosate® T.E.A.M.™ digital platform built for pest control advisors & agronomists

Balchem Plant Nutrition Launches Digital T.E.A.M. Platform for Specialty Crops

Key Takeaways New Digital Solution: Balchem Plant Nutrition has introduced the Metalosate® T.E.A.M.™ platform, a free digital tool designed to optimize nutrient balance through advanced tissue analysis. Data-Driven Recommendations: The […]

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JEPCO is increasing glasshouse capacity to combat outdoor risks like climate change, pests, and soil contamination.

JEPCO Expands Indoor Leafy Salad Production

JEPCO is increasing glasshouse capacity to combat outdoor risks like climate change, pests, and soil contamination.

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MAIRE subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for three world-scale complexes in West Africa.

MAIRE Secures €485 Million West Africa Industrial Contracts

MAIRE subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for three world-scale complexes in West Africa.

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Amatera has closed a $6.97 million (€6 million) equity funding round co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay Venture Capital.

Amatera Secures $6.97 Million to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding

Amatera has closed a $6.97 million (€6 million) equity funding round co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay Venture Capital.

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Rainbow Crops announced it has received a $7M grant from the Gates Foundation to advance the development of the company's platform.

Rainbow Crops Secures $7M Gates Foundation Grant for Climate-Resilient Seeds

On March 4, 2026, Rainbow Crops, a next-generation agtech company specializing in complex agronomic traits, announced it has received a $7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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UC Davis has been granted a $25 million gift from the estate of late philanthropist Dan G. Best II to advance agricultural technology.

UC Davis Receives $25 Million Bequest for Agricultural Innovation

UC Davis has been granted a $25 million gift from the estate of late philanthropist Dan G. Best II to advance agricultural technology.

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Certis Belchim and Elicit Plant have announced a joint agreement to develop innovative solutions for the European potato market.

Elicit Plant & Certis Belchim Partner on Potato Bio-Solutions

Certis Belchim and Elicit Plant have announced a joint agreement to develop innovative solutions for the European potato market.

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Ascribe Bio raises $12M Series A led by Corteva and Acre Ventures to launch Phytalix®, a next-generation sustainable biofungicide.

Ascribe Bio and Corteva Announce R&D Collaboration for Seed Treatments

Ascribe Bio has announced a strategic research and development collaboration with Corteva to advance its novel biofungicide technology for seed treatment applications.

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Veridi Technologies and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) developed an AI system that identifies the Meloidogyne chitwoodi nematode with 96% accuracy.

Veridi Technologies & Wageningen Automates Nematode Identification with AI

Veridi Technologies and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) developed an AI system that identifies the Meloidogyne chitwoodi nematode with 96% accuracy.

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