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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.

Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

Tropic Secures $105 Million Series C to Scale Gene-Edited Crop Production

Tropic, a biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited tropical agriculture, has announced the successful closure of a $105 million Series C financing round.

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A research-industry partnership led by the John Innes Centre has utilized indoor farming advances to grow Vitamin B12-fortified pea shoots.

John Innes Centre Partnership Fortifies Pea Shoots with Vitamin B12

A pioneering research-industry partnership led by the John Innes Centre has utilized indoor farming advances to grow Vitamin B12-fortified pea shoots.

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Verde AgriTech secures Brazilian patent for bio-enriched fertilizer process, advancing sustainable farming and expanding its IP portfolio.

Verde AgriTech Closes $4.5 Million Private Placement

Verde AgriTech (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) has finalized its previously announced brokered private placement, raising a total of $4,500,000.

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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 and Syngenta Partner for Maize Genome Engineering

KOMO Biosciences has granted Syngenta a Research Evaluation License to assess its proprietary KOMbine™ platform for precision genome modification.

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I-Pulse launched iTerra, a specialized subsidiary focused on eliminating weeds using high pulsed power technology instead of herbicides.

I-Pulse Launches iTerra Subsidiary for Non-Chemical Weed Control

Key Takeaways I-Pulse has launched iTerra, a specialized subsidiary focused on eliminating weeds using high pulsed power technology instead of chemical herbicides. The system utilizes AI-driven detection to target individual […]

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Pivot Bio has named Travis Frey as Chief Technology Officer following the retirement of Ernie Sanders.

Pivot Bio Launches RETAIN™ Dry for Sorghum Growers

Pivot Bio has introduced RETAIN™ Dry, a new dry planter box formulation for sorghum growers to apply nitrogen-fixing microbial technology.

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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 Launches “Aoyun 2026” Program to Drive Seed Sales

Origin Agritech has officially launched the "Aoyun 2026" program to accelerate the commercial adoption of its next-generation seed varieties.

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SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop nature-based weed control products.

SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Partner for Natural Weed Control

SBM Life Science and Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions have entered a strategic agreement to co-develop nature-based weed control products.

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Horticoop has invested in the US-based plant breeding company 25:2 to accelerate the development of future-proof crop varieties.

Horticoop Announces Strategic Investment in AI Breeding Specialist 25:2

Horticoop has invested in the US-based plant breeding company 25:2 to accelerate the development of future-proof crop varieties.

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IBI Ag raised $6.1 million in Series A funding, with Corteva Inc. leading the investment through its Corteva Catalyst platform.

IBI Ag Successfully Completes Proof of Concept for AI-Driven Bioinsecticide Platform

IBI Ag has completed a $10 million Series A funding round, marking a major milestone in its development of antibody-based bioinsecticides.

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