Plant Science

Plant Science

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.

Attune Agriculture Receives EPA Approval to Expand Entrapment Insecticide to All Crop Groups

Attune Agriculture's Entrapment insecticide received EPA approval to expand its registration to include all EPA crop groups, allowing application on any plant in agricultural, ornamental, greenhouse, and turf settings.

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Casterra Reports Successful Commercial Castor Field Trials in Brazil

Casterra Ag Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., completed successful commercial field trials across 74 hectares in Brazil's State of Bahia, demonstrating economically viable large-scale mechanized castor farming.

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Crop Genomics Funding 2026: From Platform Plays to Precision Bets

Crop genomics funding has transitioned from large-scale platform rounds to targeted, niche-focused investments in specific biological outcomes.

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Syngenta Group Reports 13% EBITDA Growth in Full Year 2025 Despite Sales Dip

Syngenta Group reported full-year 2025 sales of US$28.4 billion, down 1% year-on-year, impacted by a strategic reduction in lower-margin grain trading sales worth US$1 billion; underlying sales were up 2%

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ADAMA Reports Improved Financials in Q4 2025 Results

ADAMA achieved a 25% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $587 million for full year 2025, with EBITDA margin improving from 11.3% to 14.5%.

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University of Essex Joins £35.4M PhenomUK Plant Research Initiative

The University of Essex is participating in PhenomUK, a £35.4 million, six-year project funded through the UK Research and Innovation Infrastructure Fund and led by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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Fyteko Partners with Agrilife to Accelerate Biostimulant Innovation in Brazil

Fyteko announced a strategic partnership with Agrilife, a leading Brazilian agricultural biologicals company and part of Grupo Casa Bugre, in March 2026.

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Bayer Crop Science Canada Launches ‘Advancing Better Canola’ Initiative to Support Canadian Farmers

Bayer Crop Science Canada has launched Advancing Better Canola (ABCs), an industry-wide initiative focused on canola innovation through partnerships, integrated systems, and advocacy for Canadian farmers.

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Cauldron Ferm Raises $13.25M Series A2 to Scale Hyper-Fermentation Platform

Cauldron Ferm has closed a $13.25 million Series A2 round led by Main Sequence Ventures, bringing total funding to $26 million

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The Staple Crop Shift: How Crop Genomics Is Turning to Wheat and Rice

Explore how investment in crop genomics is shifting to staple crops like wheat and rice, impacting global food security.

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