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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.

Evogene completed the divestiture of the majority of assets and operations of its ag-biologicals subsidiary, Lavie Bio Ltd., to ICL Group Ltd.

Evogene Reports Q1 2026 Results as AgPlenus Herbicide and Fungicide Programs Advance

Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) reported a Q1 2026 net loss of approximately $5.9 million, compared to $3.0 million in Q1 2025, driven by lower revenues and higher net financing expenses.

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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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Origin Agritech secures new seed licenses, adds GMO scope, boosts capital to RMB 100M, and streamlines operations for growth.

Origin Agritech Reports H1 Fiscal 2026 Results as Losses Narrow and New Seed Portfolio Advances

Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) reported first-half fiscal 2026 revenue of RMB 49.2 million (US$7.1 million), a 31.9% decline from RMB 72.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2025, primarily reflecting a deliberate shift away from external seed tolling services toward new corn seed product sales.

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Genvor (OTCQB: GNVR) and the USDA have been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,458,684 for “Transgenic Corn with Antifungal Peptide AGM182,” designed to protect maize from fungal pathogens.

Genvor Appoints Donald Kalkofen as Chief Financial Officer

Genvor, Inc. has appointed Donald Kalkofen as its new Chief Financial Officer, tasked with leading financial strategy across the company's agriculture and human health platforms.

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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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BioWorks, a provider of biological crop protection and plant health solutions, has introduced TotalNema Ax, a 25(b) botanical nematicide formulated to control plant-parasitic nematode populations in outdoor specialty crop systems.

BioWorks Launches TotalNema Ax Botanical Nematicide for Specialty Crop Nematode Control

BioWorks, a provider of biological crop protection and plant health solutions, has introduced TotalNema Ax, a 25(b) botanical nematicide formulated to control plant-parasitic nematode populations in outdoor specialty crop systems.

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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, in southern Spain, adding a state-of-the-art facility to its existing Innovation Center footprint in the region.

Syngenta Group to Merge Flowers Business with Dümmen Orange in Strategic Joint Venture

Syngenta Group has signed an agreement to divest its Flowers business into a strategic joint venture with Dümmen Orange

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Explore the latest trends in fertilizer prices with a focus on urea, DAP, and sulfur costs impacting the agriculture sector.

Fertilizer Prices Weekly Update (May 11 – 18, 2026)

Explore the latest trends in fertilizer prices with a focus on urea, DAP, and sulfur costs impacting the agriculture sector.

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Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

Resurrect Bio Closes Oversubscribed $10.3M Series A to Scale AI-Driven Crop Disease Resistance

Resurrect Bio has closed its Series A funding round at $10.3 million, oversubscribed from the $8.1 million initial close announced in February 2026.

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Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions. Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, in southern Spain, adding a state-of-the-art facility to its existing Innovation Center footprint in the region.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds Opens R&D Technology Center in Almería to Combat Emerging Crop Pathogens

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, in southern Spain, adding a state-of-the-art facility to its existing Innovation Center footprint in the region.

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