Koppert Unveils Natutec Airobreez for Precision Application of Biological Control
Koppert Biological Systems has introduced the Natutec Airobreez, an innovative handheld blower to introduce beneficial organisms.
Plant Science
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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.
Crop Protection
Crop Protection
Partnerships
Syngenta & TraitSeq Partner to Advance Biostimulant Research with AI
Syngenta collaborates with AI company TraitSeq to identify biomarkers that enhance plant health and resilience.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 9th January 2025
- 2 minutes read
Funding Round
Plant Science
Inari Secures $144M to Accelerate Seed Technology Innovation
Inari completed a $144 million fundraise driven by strong product performance and commercialization progress.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 8th January 2025
- 1 minute read
Appointments
Plant Science
Ceradis Appoints Lon Kreger as New Sales & Marketing Leader
Ceradis B.V., a global innovator in plant nutrition & crop protection, announced the appointment of Lon Kreger as Sales and Marketing Leader.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 7th January 2025
- 2 minutes read
Crop Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
MustGrow Biologics Acquires NexusBioAg to Expand Biological & Regenerative Agriculture Operations
MustGrow Biologics Corp. (TSXV: MGRO) has acquired NexusBioAg through an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Univar Solutions Canada Ltd.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 3rd January 2025
- 8 minutes read
Partnerships
Plant Science
Ohalo Genetics & UF Partner to Combat Strawberry Disease
Ohalo Genetics entered into a Development & Commercialization Deal to tackle neopestalotiopsis in the Florida strawberry industry.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 26th December 2024
- 2 minutes read
Plant Science
Cibus Partners with Albaugh and RTDC to Advance Herbicide-Tolerant Rice Trait
Cibus announced a strategic agreement with RTDC Corporation Limited and Albaugh LLC to integrate Clethodim into its HT-3 weed management.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 25th December 2024
- 2 minutes read
Plant Science
5 Plant Science Companies To Watch For 2025
Plant Science Companies are expanding gene editing and biosolutions to enhance crop resilience and sustainability.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 24th December 2024
- 3 minutes read
Funding Round
Plant Science
Alvie Nets $2.3M For AI Pesticide Optimization Platform
Alvie has secured $2.3 million in seed funding to further develop its AI-powered sensor solutions designed to optimize pesticide use and promote sustainable farming.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 24th December 2024
- 1 minute read
Plant Science
Desert Control Joins UN World Food Program Innovation Accelerator to Pilot Liquid Natural Clay in Iraq
Desert Control AS was selected to join the United Nations WFP Innovation Accelerator SPRINT Program to pilot its LNC technology in Iraq.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th December 2024
- 2 minutes read
Plant Science
Pivot Bio Partners with Hefty Seed Co. to Expand Access to Microbial Nitrogen Solutions
Pivot Bio and Hefty Seed Co. have announced a strategic distribution partnership to offer PROVEN® 40, a microbial nitrogen source, at all Hefty Seed locations starting in 2025.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th December 2024
- 11 minutes read
Crop Protection
ADAMA’s Novel Active Ingredient Feralla® Receives Positive EFSA Assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its assessment of Feralla®, identifying no critical areas of concern.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 19th December 2024
- 13 minutes read
Research
Soilytix Publishes Study Linking Soil Microbiome Data & Global Crop Yield Predictions
Soilytix's study demonstrates how machine learning and soil microbiome data can predict crop yield variability globally.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 18th December 2024
- 1 minute read
Plant Science
BW Fusion Introduces BioBoost™ Seed Treatment for Corn & Soybean Growers
BW Fusion BioBoost™ is a new biological seed treatment for corn and soybeans, designed to enhance soil nutrients and improve yields.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 17th December 2024
- 1 minute read
Agriculture Grants
Research
Fighting Nematodes: Research Aims to Protect Soybean Yields from Devastating Root-Knot Pathogen
Southern root-knot nematodes caused $172 million in soybean crop damages in the U.S. in 2023, with Arkansas accounting for $95 million.
- by Sepehr Achard
- 16th December 2024
- 2 minutes read