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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.

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

Bayer AG Appoints Dr. Judith Hartmann as Incoming CFO, Succeeding Wolfgang Nickl in 2026

Bayer AG appoints Dr. Judith Hartmann to its Board of Management, effective March 1, 2026, ahead of her transition to Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2026.

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Corteva reports Q3 2025 sales up 13% to $2.62B, raises full-year guidance, and confirms 2026 split into two public entities.

Corteva Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results, Raises Guidance, and Details 2026 Separation Plan

Corteva reported Q1 2025 net sales of $4.42 billion, with organic sales increasing by 3% year-over-year.

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Pairwise has licensed its Fulcrum® CRISPR gene editing platform to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).

Pairwise Licenses Fulcrum® Gene Editing Platform to the International Rice Research Institute

Pairwise has licensed its Fulcrum® CRISPR gene editing platform to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).

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Arevo, a Swedish agtech company, has secured €7.3 million to accelerate the scale-up of its bio-based fertiliser and support international expansion.

Arevo Raises €7.3M to Scale Bio-Based Fertiliser Production and Expand Internationally

Arevo, a Swedish agtech company, has secured €7.3 million to accelerate the scale-up of its bio-based fertiliser and support international expansion.

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Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer extend their partnership to advance microbial nitrogen fixation, crop protection, and sustainability.

Ginkgo Bioworks and Bayer Extend Strategic Partnership to Advance Agricultural Biologicals

Phytolon and Ginkgo Bioworks have completed the second milestone in their collaboration to develop natural food colors via yeast fermentation.

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Nufarm has introduced Pretium™ SDS, a biological seed treatment targeting Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) and Red Crown Rot (RCR) in soybeans.

Nufarm Receives EPA Registration for Naxypro® and Naxypro® Plus Insecticides

Nufarm Americas Inc. announced EPA registration for its new insecticides, Naxypro® and Naxypro® Plus, expanding its U.S. crop protection portfolio.

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The Dutch regulatory authority issued a Draft Assessment Report recommending approval of Biotalys EVOCA’s active ingredient in the EU.

Biotalys Receives EPA Recommendation for Approval of EVOCA Biofungicide

Biotalys (Euronext: BTLS) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed registration decision recommending approval of its first biofungicide, EVOCA.

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Syngenta and Taranis form a strategic partnership to scale AI-powered crop intelligence, boosting retailer efficiency and sustainability.

Syngenta Group Reports Higher Profitability and Improved Margins in First Nine Months of 2025

Syngenta Group reported Q3 2025 sales of $6.4Bn, a 6% decline year-on-year, while EBITDA increased 28% (35% at constant exchange rates).

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Total Acre and UnCommon Farms unite agronomic and financial tools to help growers boost profitability, yield, and sustainability.

Total Acre and UnCommon Farms Partner to Integrate Agronomy and Farm Business Solutions

TOTAL ACRE forms a partnership with Crop Diagnostix, integrating RNA gene expression & AI technology for predictive agronomic insights.

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Plastomics raises $5.8M Series B to advance chloroplast engineering, enabling next-gen trait delivery in corn and soybean crops.

Plastomics Secures $5.8 Million in Series B Funding to Advance Chloroplast Engineering Platform

Key Takeaways: Plastomics raises $5.8 million in its Series B funding round to accelerate next-generation crop innovation. Investors include Fulcrum Global Capital, Lewis & Clark Partners, Skull Diamond and Heart […]

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