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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.

Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions.

Syngenta Secures French Approval for X-Terra® Hybrid Wheat

by Sepehr Achard
17th February 2026

Syngenta entered into a five-year virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft, a European provider of renewable energy solutions.

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

by Sepehr Achard
16th February 2026

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.

FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of Suzano, has received formal approval from Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) for a new gene-edited eucalyptus variety.

FuturaGene Receives CTNBio Approval for Gene-Edited Eucalyptus Variety

by Sepehr Achard
16th February 2026

FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of Suzano, has received formal approval from Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) for a new gene-edited eucalyptus variety.

Seipasa, a Spanish company specializing in the development and manufacturing of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and nutritional treatments, has secured support from Ivace+i Innovation for its participation in the BioTubeROl research project.

Seipasa Secures Ivace+i Innovation Support for BioTubeROl Olive Protection Project

by Sepehr Achard
16th February 2026

Seipasa, a Spanish company specializing in the development and manufacturing of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and nutritional treatments, has secured support from Ivace+i Innovation for its participation in the BioTubeROl research project.

Micropep has unveiled an in-depth look at Krisalix™, its proprietary AI-powered discovery platform for bioactive micropeptides.

Micropep Technologies Appoints Kim White as Chief Program Officer

by Sepehr Achard
13th February 2026

Micropep has unveiled an in-depth look at Krisalix™, its proprietary AI-powered discovery platform for bioactive micropeptides.

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, Inc. Publishes Peer-Reviewed Validation of AGM182 Antifungal Peptide Technology

by Sepehr Achard
12th February 2026

Genvor, Inc. (OTCQB: GNVR), an AI-driven peptide technology company focused on sustainable agriculture, announced the publication of peer-reviewed research validating its proprietary AGM182 antifungal peptide technology.

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

Evogene Ltd. Expands Google Cloud Collaboration to Integrate AI Agents into ChemPass AI™

by Madison Hong
11th February 2026

Evogene Ltd. (NASDAQ: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), a computational chemistry company focused on AI-driven small-molecule design for pharmaceutical and agricultural applications, has announced an expanded phase of its collaboration with Google Cloud.

Beck’s Launches SeedIQ™ AI Platform to Deliver Data-Driven Hybrid Recommendations

by Sepehr Achard
11th February 2026

Beck’s, the largest family-owned seed company and the third largest seed brand, has announced the launch of SeedIQ™, described as the industry’s first product management platform designed to help farmers maximize the performance of every hybrid and variety.