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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.

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 Receives EPA Registration for Zorina™ Fungicide to Support White Mold and Broad-Spectrum Disease Control

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.

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Celleste Bio unveils the first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made with plant cell culture, offering a scalable, climate-resilient supply.

Celleste Bio Unveils World’s First Chocolate-Grade Cocoa Butter Produced via Plant Cell Culture

Celleste Bio, a cocoa-tech startup, has closed a $4.5M seed funding round led by Supply Change Capital, with participation from Mondelēz International's SnackFutures Ventures, Consensus Business Group, The Trendlines Group, Barrel Ventures, and Regba Agriculture.

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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 Secures $12 Million Series A Funding to Advance Natural Crop Protection Platform

2024 field trials in India confirm Ascribe Bio's Phytalix® reduces Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) severity by 83%, outperforming current treatments by over 20%.

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Vive Crop Protection raises $10M in oversubscribed round led by FCC Capital to scale its agtech innovations across North America.

Vive Crop Protection Closes $10 Million Oversubscribed Investment Round Led by Farm Credit Canada

Bryce Eger joins Vive Crop Protection to support strategic growth in the Canadian agriculture market

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Genvor, Inc. (OTCID: GNVR) has announced that it has regained active OTCQB trading status on OTC Markets and expands Global R&D initiative.

Genvor Regains OTCQB Trading Status and Expands Global Agricultural Research Activities

Genvor, Inc. (OTCID: GNVR) has announced that it has regained active OTCQB trading status on OTC Markets and expands Global R&D initiative.

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Bayer designates Cornfed Farms as its first U.S. ForwardFarm, showcasing regenerative practices and innovation in sustainable agriculture.

Bayer Names Cornfed Farms as First ForwardFarm in the United States

Bayer AG’s Crop Science Division reported a 2.2% increase in sales on a currency- and portfolio-adjusted basis in the second quarter of 2025, reaching €4.788 billion

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The James Hutton Institute received a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its high throughput phenotyping facility.

The James Hutton Institute Secures £3M for New Phenotyping Facility

The James Hutton Institute received a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its high throughput phenotyping facility.

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University of Arkansas

Acres.com Partners with University of Arkansas’ Fryar Price Risk Management Center to Advance Farmland Risk Research

Acres.com, a leading land intelligence platform, has appointed Matthieu Pellerin to its board of directors.

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Indigo Ag launches biotrinsic® Nemora FP™, a biological seed treatment for soybeans that targets SCN with anti-hatch microbial technology.

Indigo Ag Launches biotrinsic® Nemora FP™ to Help Farmers Combat Soybean Cyst Nematode

Indigo confirmed that Microsoft purchased 60,000 soil carbon credits issued in April by the Climate Action Reserve.

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Row 7 Seed and Sprouts Farmers Market launch five flavor-focused vegetable varieties across California, celebrating innovation in produce.

Row 7 Seed Company Partners with Sprouts Farmers Market

Key Takeaways: Row 7 Seed Company and Sprouts Farmers Market launch five exclusive vegetable varieties in California Available in select Sprouts stores across the Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, Central Valley, […]

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