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Crop Genomics

Crop Genomics News provides the latest updates on genetic research and technologies that are advancing crop development and productivity.

Covering innovations in gene editing, DNA sequencing, and trait mapping, this category explores how scientists are unlocking genetic potential to improve crop resilience, yield, and nutritional value.

Stay informed on breakthroughs in understanding plant genomes, developing drought- and pest-resistant varieties, and enhancing food security through genomics. Dive into the cutting-edge science driving precision breeding and sustainable agriculture, and learn how crop genomics is shaping the future of global food systems.

Pairwise and Netherlands-based Hudson River Biotechnology have signed a licensing agreement granting Hudson River access to the Fulcrum plant gene editing platform.

Pairwise and Hudson River Biotechnology Sign Fulcrum Licensing Agreement

Pairwise and Netherlands-based Hudson River Biotechnology have signed a licensing agreement granting Hudson River access to the Fulcrum plant gene editing platform.

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KOMO Biosciences has granted Syngenta a Research Evaluation License to assess its proprietary KOMbine™ platform for precision genome modification.

KOMO Biosciences Appoints Darryl Sampey to Scientific Advisory Board

KOMO Biosciences has appointed Darryl Sampey, PhD, to its Scientific Advisory Board, bringing over 20 years of biologics development and manufacturing experience.

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QuberTech has raised £3.4 million in combined grant funding and equity investment to accelerate its engineering biology platform for sustainable natural rubber production

QuberTech Raises $4.6M to Develop Sustainable Natural Rubber from Engineered Dandelions

QuberTech has raised £3.4 million in combined grant funding and equity investment to accelerate its engineering biology platform for sustainable natural rubber production

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Cibus, Inc. reported Q1 2026 results and provided a business update highlighting continued progress in its Rice herbicide tolerance program.

Cibus Reports Q1 2026 Results with Narrowing Net Loss and Rice HT Programme Advancing Toward 2027 Latin American Launch

Cibus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBUS) reported first-quarter 2026 financial results and provided a business update highlighting continued progress in its Rice herbicide tolerance programme and Sustainable Ingredients platform.

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

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

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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Explore the future of Crop Genomics as infrastructure becomes the key to competitive advantage in agricultural research.

Crop Genomics’ New Moat: Why Physical Infrastructure Now Beats Patents

Explore the future of Crop Genomics as infrastructure becomes the key to competitive advantage in agricultural research.

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Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

Tropic Secures $105 Million Series C to Scale Gene-Edited Crop Production

Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

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