Plant Science

iGrow News Plant Science

Plant Science

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.

Novonesis and Rovensa Next have announced a distribution agreement covering select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, with commercial activity set to begin for the 2027 growing season. Under the agreement, Rovensa Next will assume direct commercial responsibility for an expanded product portfolio spanning the full crop cycle — from seed treatment through to post-harvest — across soybeans, corn, pulses, peanuts, and fruit and vegetable crops.

Novonesis and Rovensa Next Sign US Distribution Agreement for Agricultural Biosolutions

Novonesis and Rovensa Next have announced a distribution agreement covering select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, with commercial activity set to begin for the 2027 growing season. Under the agreement, Rovensa Next will assume direct commercial responsibility for an expanded product portfolio spanning the full crop cycle — from seed treatment through to

Read More
Innovation Agritech Group (IAGT:JPJ) has announced that its shares are now trading on the JP Jenkins share dealing platform.

IAG and HiFe Plants Show 25g of Engineered Pea Leaves Can Meet a Woman’s Full Daily Iron Requirement

Innovation Agritech Group (IAG) and HiFe Plants have published results from a collaborative research trial showing that 25 grams of leaves from the HiFe1 pea variety can provide 100% of a woman’s recommended daily iron intake. The findings position the HiFe1 variety as a potential food-based intervention for iron deficiency, one of the most prevalent

Read More
The James Hutton Institute has joined PhenomUK, a £35M, six-year national research infrastructure programme funded by UKRI and led by BBSRC

James Hutton Institute Joins £35M PhenomUK Initiative to Accelerate Resilient Crop Development

The James Hutton Institute has joined PhenomUK, a £35 million, six-year national research infrastructure programme funded by UKRI and led by BBSRC

Read More
T3Bioscience has secured its first international patent for RejuAgro, granted by Taiwan, expanding beyond the US patent the company received in 2023.

T3Bioscience Secures First International Patent for RejuAgro as EPA Submission Approaches

T3Bioscience has secured its first international patent for RejuAgro, granted by Taiwan, expanding beyond the US patent the company received in 2023.

Read More
Aphea.Bio has received a research grant from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) to establish its TRΛNSCEND platform.

Aphea.Bio Partners with Bayer to Accelerate Bioinsecticide Development Against Sap-Sucking Pests

Aphea.Bio has received a research grant from VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) to establish its TRΛNSCEND platform.

Read More
The first California paraquat Parkinson's disease case, Anderson v. Syngenta AG, et al., has been scheduled for trial on March 1, 2027, in Contra Costa County Superior Court.

First California Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Trial Set for March 2027 Against Syngenta and Chevron

The first California paraquat Parkinson's disease case, Anderson v. Syngenta AG, et al., has been scheduled for trial on March 1, 2027, in Contra Costa County Superior Court.

Read More
Tom Snipes has been named CEO of Ostara, bringing extensive agricultural and business leadership experience.

Ostara Launches Higher-Analysis CG P2X Fertilizer Formulation with Nearly 30% More Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Ostara has announced an updated formulation of its CG P2X high-efficiency fertilizer, increasing the analysis to 9-42-0 with 9 Mg.

Read More
Redox Bio-Nutrients’ Mainstay® Calcium 2.0 earns TFI Certified Biostimulant label, assuring growers of safety and proven efficacy.

Redox Bio-Nutrients Appoints Jackeline Garza as Chief Technology Officer

Redox Bio-Nutrients LLC has hired Jackeline Garza as Chief Technology Officer; she joins immediately from a 20-year career at Cosmocel, where she held senior roles across quality, regulatory, and innovation functions.

Read More
Sharjah Wheat has achieved a global record with a protein content of 19.3%, the highest documented for wheat varieties.

Sharjah’s Desert Wheat Reaches 19.3% Protein, Surpassing Global Benchmarks

A wheat cultivation project in Sharjah, UAE, has produced second-generation plants with protein levels nearly double the global soft-wheat average

Read More
NC State University's AIRS (Automating Intelligence from Research Stations) project released a software suite in December 2025 enabling researchers to access weekly drone-collected imagery from two North Carolina research stations.

NC State’s AIRS Project Brings Autonomous Drone Technology to Agricultural Research Stations

NC State University's AIRS (Automating Intelligence from Research Stations) project released a software suite in December 2025 enabling researchers to access weekly drone-collected imagery from two North Carolina research stations.

Read More
<!-- ============================================================ iGrow Exit-Intent Popup — drop-in snippet Paste this whole block before in your theme footer (footer.php) or via WPCode / "Insert Headers and Footers" plugin → "Site Wide Footer" location. Behavior: - Desktop only (≥768px wide) — skipped on mobile to avoid Google's mobile interstitial penalty. - Triggers (whichever fires first): 1. Exit-intent (mouse leaves viewport top) 2. 15 seconds on page (TIME_MS variable below) 3. 60% scroll depth (SCROLL_PCT variable below) - Frequency cap: once per 30 days per visitor (cookie) - "Remind me later" option: re-shows after 1 day - Excluded paths: /pricing, /checkout, /billing, /account, /subscribe, /login (edit the EXCLUDE regex to change) - Total weight: ~3 KB ============================================================ -->