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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.

Botanical Solution Inc. expanded its exclusive agreement with Syngenta to distribute Quillibrium® in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

Botanical Solution Inc. Expands Quillibrium® Biofungicide Access Across the Americas

Botanical Solution Inc. expanded its exclusive agreement with Syngenta to distribute Quillibrium® in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

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

Ginkgo Bioworks Partners with Invaio Sciences to Scale Peptide-Based Crop Protection Manufacturing

Ginkgo and Invaio Sciences have announced a collaboration to develop microbial strains for large-scale production of peptide-based crop protection inputs.

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Wild Bioscience raises $60M Series A led by the Ellison Institute to expand its AI-driven precision breeding for climate-resilient crops.

Wild Bioscience Forms UK Consortium to Accelerate Precision-Bred Wheat Development

Wild Bioscience Ltd has announced the formation of a consortium of UK agricultural organizations aimed at accelerating the development of new precision-bred wheat varieties.

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ICL to acquire the majority of Lavie Bio’s assets from Evogene, including the MicroBoost AI platform after 2 years of collaboration.

ICL Reports Q4 and FY 2025 Results, Notes Strategy-Related Charges and Sets 2026 Outlook

ICL reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $1.9 billion, up $100 million from the same period last year, with adjusted EBITDA rising 4% to $398 million.

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Vestaron raises over $20M to accelerate the commercialization of peptide-based bioinsecticides & support expansion in North America & Europe.

Vestaron Receives EPA Approval for BASIN Bioinsecticide for Outdoor Agricultural Use

Vestaron Crop Protection announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved BASIN™ bioinsecticide for outdoor agricultural use.

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Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

Resurrect Bio Secures $8.1M Series A to Advance Gene-Edited Disease Resistance in Crops

Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

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Seminis has launched the Seasoned Vegetables Campaign to recognize long-standing, field-proven varieties.

Seminis Seasoned Vegetables Campaign Highlights Field-Proven Varieties Trusted by Growers

Seminis has launched the Seasoned Vegetables Campaign to recognize long-standing, field-proven varieties.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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

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.

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