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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.

Meristem Crop Performance partners with the University of Illinois to fund graduate research on high-yield corn and soybean production.

Meristem Crop Performance Funds University of Illinois Research on Biological Crop Inputs

Meristem Crop Performance partners with the University of Illinois to fund graduate research on high-yield corn and soybean production.

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Attune Agriculture's Entrapment® is approved in the US and Puerto Rico by EPA for a variety of uses.

Attune Agriculture Announces Nationwide Availability of Entrapment® Insecticide

Attune Agriculture's insecticide, Entrapment®, is approved in the US and Puerto Rico by EPA for a variety of uses.

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AgEagle Aerial Systems has sold 20 RedEdge-P multispectral cameras to VTOL drone manufacturer Wingtra to enhance Wingtra's platform.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Delivers eBee X Drone Technology to Atvos for Sustainable Sugarcane Operations

AgEagle has sold and deployed five eBee X drones with S.O.D.A. 3D cameras to Brazil’s Atvos Agroindustrial S.A.

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Puna Bio secured a round led by Corteva with participation from existing and new investors including At One Ventures and Dalus Capital.

Puna Bio Closes Series A with Gates Foundation Backing to Expand Biofertilizer Innovation

Puna Bio closes Series A round with new participation from the Gates Foundation—its first investment in an Argentine startup.

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

Pivot Bio Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Global Leaders in Crop Science and Sustainability

Pivot Bio has expanded its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) with the appointment of three leading experts in crop science and sustainability: Dr. Fred Below, Dr. Bruno Basso, and Dr. Chuck Rice.

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

BioLumic Expands Scientific Advisory Group with Experts in Global Agriculture and Sustainability

BioLumic, a biotechnology company that programs plant traits using precisely timed light signals, has announced the appointment of two new members to its Scientific Advisory Group: Dr. Howard-Yana Shapiro and Professor Jeremy Hill.

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A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

Cal Poly Study Tracks 1,366% Increase in Regulatory Compliance Costs for California Lettuce Grower

A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

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Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

Université Laval Secures $5M Grant for VertBerry CEA Project

Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

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Guru Ramamurthy will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer for Bayer’s Crop Science division on July 1, 2025.

Bayer Expands Global Biological Portfolio Through Partnership with M2i Group

Bayer to distribute M2i Group’s pheromone gel products in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the U.S.

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Windfall Bio’s OptiMem product is now OMRI Listed®, making it eligible for use in USDA-certified organic farming.

Windfall Bio Deploys Methane-Reducing Biocover at Sunshine Canyon Landfill

Windfall Bio launches field trial of its mem-based biocover at Republic Services' Sunshine Canyon Landfill in California

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