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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.

Cibus completes 2025 field trials of HT2 Canola, validating improved herbicide tolerance and advancing sustainable trait innovation.

Cibus Completes Field Testing of Second-Generation Herbicide Tolerance Canola

Cibus entered into a material transfer agreement with CIAT, working with the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR), to support hybrid rice breeding.

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FBN spins off Global Crop Solutions as an independent crop protection supplier, while FBN sharpens focus on its digital farm marketplace.

FBN Spins Off Crop Protection Subsidiary as Global Crop Solutions

FBN introduces the Regenerative Agriculture Financing (RAF) Land Loan pilot program to support farmland financing with sustainability incentives.

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Corteva to split into two public companies: New Corteva focused on crop protection & SpinCo leading in seed innovation and genetics.

Corteva to Separate Seed and Crop Protection Businesses into Two Independent Companies

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

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NRGene Green achieves breakthrough clubroot immunity in canola, with 0% infection in 2025 field trials, boosting global agriculture.

NRGene Launches Commercial Tomato Seed Sales With ToBRFV High Resistance Trait

NRGene begins commercial sales of tomato seeds carrying High Resistance (HR) to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV).

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EPA approves GreenLight Bio’s Norroa™, the first nature-based RNAi treatment protecting honey bees from devastating varroa mites.

GreenLight Bio Secures EPA Registration for Norroa™

GreenLight Biosciences demonstrated consistent efficacy of its RNA-based bioherbicide in greenhouse and field trials.

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BioLumic has introduced its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Wisconsin.

BioLumic & Fonterra Partner to Develop Light-Activated Seed Traits for Pasture-Based Dairy

BioLumic has entered a multi-year partnership with Fonterra to develop light-activated seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems.

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InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

InnerPlant’s CropVoice Network Records First Real-Time Detection of Fungal Infection in Soybeans

InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

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Prairie View A&M’s 770-acre Farm & Ranch integrates research, tech, and education as a model for sustainable agriculture.

Prairie View A&M University Showcases Governor Bill & Vara Daniel Farm & Ranch as Model for Agricultural Innovation

Key Takeaways: The Farm spans more than 770 acres and anchors the university’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Research and education integrate across livestock, crops, natural resources, and […]

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Bioceres and CWRF partner to develop and commercialize HB4® wheat in the U.S., advancing climate resilience and sustainability.

Bioceres Crop Solutions and CWRF Form Strategic Collaboration on HB4 Wheat in the U.S.

Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: BIOX), a company focused on developing agricultural solutions that enhance ecosystem resilience, has announced a series of changes to its Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2025.

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

Aphea.Bio Secures VLAIO Grant to Launch TRΛNSCEND Platform

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

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