Sentinel Fertigation Secures $2.5M in Seed Funding
Key Takeaways Sentinel Fertigation closes a $2.5 million series seed funding round co-led by Homegrown Capital, Grit Road Partners, and Invest Nebraska. The funding will be used to expand market […]
Plant Science
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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.
Funding Round
Plant Science
Plant Science
genXtraits Partners with Plant & Food Research to Boost Vitamin C Levels in Crops
Key Takeaways genXtraits Inc. enters an agreement with The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research to apply proprietary technology for increasing crop Vitamin C levels. genXtraits receives an […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 26th September 2023
- 1 minute read
Mergers & Acquisitions
Plant Science
Altamont Capital Partners Sells Douglas Products to Brightstar Capital Partners
Key Takeaways Altamont Capital Partners announces the sale of Douglas Products, a specialty products manufacturer in agriculture and pest control, to Brightstar Capital Partners. Altamont first invested in Douglas Products […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 26th September 2023
- 1 minute read
New Technology In Agriculture
Research
AgXelerators Joins Indiana’s Premier Tech Hub
Key Takeaways: AgXelerators Inc. is thrilled to be a part of PTC, emphasizing the high-quality facilities and potential collaborations with other industry experts in this hub. AgXelerators partners with biological […]
- by admin1
- 26th September 2023
- 2 minutes read
Plant Science
Unveiling the Interplay Between Calcium and Stress Hormones in Plant Drought Resilience
Key Takeaways Researchers discover a calcium sensing module that negatively regulates drought stress in plants. The study reveals that mutants cbl1/9 and cipk1 show hypersensitivity to the stress hormone Abscisic […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 25th September 2023
- 1 minute read
Plant Science
PhenoSphere: Simulating Field-Like Environments for Plant Science Research
Key Takeaways Researchers introduce PhenoSphere, a new plant cultivation infrastructure designed to simulate field-like environments. The PhenoSphere outperforms standard glasshouses in replicating the effects of weather conditions on plant growth. […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 25th September 2023
- 1 minute read
AgriBusiness
Biotech
Partnerships
MGI and Gencell Forge Strategic Partnership
Key Takeaways: MGI and Gencell announce a strategic partnership, combining MGI’s advanced DNBSEQ technology and Gencell’s regional expertise. The partnership aims to address the growing demand for NGS technologies in […]
- by admin1
- 25th September 2023
- 2 minutes read
Plant Science
Glyphosate: Brussels Backs 10-Year Extension for Its Use
Key Takeaways The European Commission has recommended a 10-year extension for the use of glyphosate in the EU. Glyphosate, a herbicide chemical, has been controversial due to its potential carcinogenic […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 22nd September 2023
- 2 minutes read
Agricultural Crops
Digital Solutions
New Technology In Agriculture
Plant Science
Semifinalists for 2023 Seeding The Future Food Challenge
Key Takeaways: The third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge has announced its semifinalists, with 38 teams competing for a share of $1 million. The Challenge is focused […]
- by admin1
- 21st September 2023
- 2 minutes read
Events & Awards
Plant Science
PopFest 2023
From September 25th to 29th, 2023, PopFest will open its doors, heralding a harmonious fusion of agricultural innovation, networking, and gastronomy. A hub for global growers, distributors, and partners, PopFest […]
- by admin1
- 18th September 2023
- 1 minute read
Biotech
Partnerships
Soil
Ferganix & UAL: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture
FERGANIX, LLC, and UAL Biotech PLT take a game-changing leap forward in an era marked by a call for sustainability and greener technologies. The collaboration of these two industry giants […]
- by admin1
- 15th September 2023
- 2 minutes read
Alt Protein
Biotech
Food Tech
BioBetter: Turning Tobacco into Sustainable Meat’s Future
BioBetter Ltd., an innovative FoodTech start-up, opens its debut food-grade pilot facility. The pioneering platform leverages tobacco plants as bioreactors to rapidly produce pivotal growth factors (GFs) for the burgeoning […]
- by admin1
- 13th September 2023
- 1 minute read
AgriBusiness
Biotech
Funding Round
Plant Science
Toopi Organics Secures €16M for Urine-Based Agri-Solutions
Toopi Organics announced the closure of a €16M ($17M) financing round. The French biotechnology startup, celebrated for developing plant biostimulants from human urine fermentation, will channel these funds to bolster […]
- by admin1
- 13th September 2023
- 1 minute read
New Technology In Agriculture
Research
Scientific Study Explores Optimal Droplet Deposition in Plant Protection UAVs
Key Takeaways Researchers Weicai and Panyang investigate factors affecting droplet deposition in plant protection unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The study proposes a research method based on farmland environmental factors to […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th September 2023
- 1 minute read
Research
EuroCrops Database Offers Comprehensive Agricultural Data Across 16 EU Countries
Key Takeaways EuroCrops database contains geo-referenced polygons of agricultural croplands from 16 EU countries. The data includes information on crop species sourced from farmers under the European Commission‘s Common Agricultural […]
- by Sepehr Achard
- 12th September 2023
- 1 minute read