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Crop Genomics

Crop Genomics News provides the latest updates on genetic research and technologies that are advancing crop development and productivity.

Covering innovations in gene editing, DNA sequencing, and trait mapping, this category explores how scientists are unlocking genetic potential to improve crop resilience, yield, and nutritional value.

Stay informed on breakthroughs in understanding plant genomes, developing drought- and pest-resistant varieties, and enhancing food security through genomics. Dive into the cutting-edge science driving precision breeding and sustainable agriculture, and learn how crop genomics is shaping the future of global food systems.

Solis Agrosciences acquired Ferris Genomics' sequencing and bioinformatics platform to offer comprehensive genomics services.
Crop Genomics Mergers & Acquisitions

Solis Agrosciences Expands Capabilities with Ferris Genomics Acquisition

Solis Agrosciences acquired Ferris Genomics' sequencing and bioinformatics platform to offer comprehensive genomics services.

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Plants for the Future published a report revealing concerning trends in public investment for plant breeding R&I from FP7 to Horizon Europe.
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Plants for the Future: Trends in Plant Breeding R&I Funding

Plants for the Future published a report revealing concerning trends in public investment for plant breeding R&I from FP7 to Horizon Europe.

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Pairwise has granted Solis Agrosciences a full technology license to its proprietary Fulcrum™ Platform, enabling its use of CRISPR.
Crop Genomics Funding Round

Pairwise Secures $40M Series C Funding

Pairwise has closed a $40 million Series C funding round, led by Deerfield Management, with new investment from Corteva Inc., along with returning investors Aliment Capital and Leaps by Bayer.

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Haelixa and regenagri have partnered to enhance the monitoring and integrity of regenerative agriculture through innovative DNA marking and testing technology.
Crop Genomics Partnerships Regenerative Agriculture

Haelixa & regenagri Partner to Further Regenerative Agriculture with DNA-Based Traceability

Haelixa & regenagri partnered to enhance the monitoring & integrity of regenerative agriculture through innovative DNA marking & testing.

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The gene editing technology market is experiencing robust growth, with a projected market value of USD 17.46 billion by 2030.
Crop Genomics Plant Science Reports

Gene Editing Technologies In Plant Science: Between Controversy & Promises

Gene editing technologies find diverse applications across agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and biotechnology, offering solutions from increasing crop yields to producing pharmaceuticals.

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Researchers have improved the haplotype-resolved genome sequence of the japonica rice cultivar Nipponbare, identifying over 3,000 new genes.
Crop Genomics Research

Improved Genome Sequence of Japonica Rice Cultivar Nipponbare Reveals Over 3,000 New Genes

Researchers have improved the haplotype-resolved genome sequence of the japonica rice cultivar Nipponbare, identifying over 3,000 new genes.

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GRDC's The Oat Grain Quality Consortium aims to enhance the quality of Australian oats through targeted pre-breeding research.
Crop Genomics New Technology In Agriculture Partnerships

GRDC Latest News: Launches the Oat Grain Quality Consortium (OGQC)

The Oat Grain Quality Consortium aims to enhance the quality of Australian oats through targeted pre-breeding research.

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Texas Crop Science (TCS) announced a 21% increase in soybean yield due to its new yield trait, aiming to impact the agricultural sector significantly.
Crop Genomics Plant Science

Innovative Yield Trait Enhances Soybean Production: A Closer Look at Texas Crop Science’s Breakthrough

Key Takeaways Yield Increase Reported: Texas Crop Science (TCS) announced a 21% increase in soybean yield due to its new yield trait, aiming to impact the agricultural sector significantly. Potential […]

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Elo Life Systems has raised $20.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round, led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings
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Elo Life Systems Latest News: $20.5M Raised in Series A2 Financing

Elo Life Systems has raised $20.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round, led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings.

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GeneNeer Ltd. has completed a US$1 million seed funding round to accelerate its crop seed innovation technology.
Crop Genomics Funding Round Plant Science

GeneNeer Nets a $1M Seed Funding To Further Its Crop Seed Tech

Key Takeaways GeneNeer Ltd. has completed a US$1 million seed funding round to accelerate its crop seed innovation technology. The funding was led by Tall Grass Ventures and 2b AHEAD […]

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SpeedFlower, a new protocol from the International Rice Research Institute, significantly accelerates rice growth and doubles annual yields
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Doubling Rice Yields through Innovative Speed Breeding

Key Takeaways Revolutionary Speed Breeding: Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have developed SpeedFlower, a groundbreaking speed breeding protocol for rice, doubling the number of crops per year from […]

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  • 12th January 2024
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Colors Farm Ltd., Evogene Ltd., and Ben-Gurion University collaborate on cutting-edge gene editing technology for crustaceans.
AgriBusiness Crop Genomics Partnerships

Precision Gene Editing for Sustainable Crustacean Farming

Key Takeaways: A collaboration between Colors Farm Ltd., Evogene Ltd., and Ben-Gurion University (BGU) has been announced to develop gene editing technology for crustaceans. The project will target the giant […]

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  • 1st November 2023
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Trace Genomics partners with Taurus Ag to revolutionize Canadian farming through comprehensive soil biology insights.
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Trace Genomics and Taurus Ag Join Forces for Soil Health

In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the landscape of Canadian agriculture, Trace Genomics and Taurus Agricultural Marketing (Taurus Ag) have announced a dynamic international partnership. This strategic collaboration […]

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  • 25th August 2023
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Scientists from KAUST and international partners have sequenced the genome of einkorn, the world's first domesticated wheat species. AgTech; AgriTech; Indoor Farming; Agriculture; Vertical Farming; Food; Crop News; Plant Science
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Unleashing the Potential of Einkorn

In a groundbreaking achievement, a team of scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and six other countries has successfully sequenced the genome of einkorn, the world’s […]

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  • 4th August 2023
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Crop Genomics

Non-GMO Project Expands Verification Services to Mexico Amid Ban on GMO Corn Imports

The Non-GMO Project, a prominent organization that verifies non-GMO products, has announced the expansion of its services to Mexico in the wake of the country’s efforts to ban imports of […]

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