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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.

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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Cibus completes 2025 field trials of HT2 Canola, validating improved herbicide tolerance and advancing sustainable trait innovation.

Cibus Reports Q4 2025 Results, Advances Rice Program Toward 2027 Commercial Launch

Cibus reported Q4 2025 financial results and announced progress on its Rice herbicide tolerance program targeting 2027 and 2028 commercial launches in LATAM and USA markets.

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Zorina™ fungicide, developed by BASF Agricultural Solutions, has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and is now approved for use in the U.S., pending state-level approvals.

BASF Invests $27M CAD to Expand Canola Breeding Centre in Saskatoon

BASF Agricultural Solutions invests $27M CAD to expand and transform its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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

KOMO Biosciences and Syngenta Partner for Maize Genome Engineering

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

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ALORA, an agricultural biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited crop traits, has announced the appointment of Adam Helms as Chief Executive Officer.

ALORA Names New CEO Following Latest Funding Round

ALORA, an agricultural biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited crop traits, has announced the appointment of Adam Helms as Chief Executive Officer.

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Antonie announced that Bejo has taken an equity stake in the company as part of its €2 million Seed funding round.

Antonie Secures Investment from Bejo to Accelerate AI-Driven Innovation in Seed Production

Antonie has announced that Bejo, a global vegetable breeding company, has taken an equity stake in the company as part of its €2 million Seed funding round.

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Pairwise signed a licensing agreement granting Wild Bioscience access to its Fulcrum® genome editing tools.

Pairwise Licenses Fulcrum® Genome Editing Tools to Wild Bioscience for AI-Driven Crop Trait Development

Pairwise signed a licensing agreement granting Wild Bioscience access to its Fulcrum® genome editing tools.

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Mercy Corps Ventures launched a pilot project with Salicrop to test a non-GMO seed priming process to enhance tomato plants’ resilience.

Mercy Corps Ventures Launches Pilot with Salicrop to Support Climate-Resilient Tomato Farming in Mexico

Mercy Corps Ventures has launched a pilot project with Salicrop to test a non-GMO seed priming process designed to enhance tomato plants’ resilience to heat and saline irrigation.

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