Plant Science

Plant Science

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.

Plant Science

CRISPR: The Future of Agriculture Amidst Promise & Controversy

As the boundaries of science continue to expand, a new horizon of possibilities has begun to unveil itself with the advent of gene editing technologies. The groundbreaking CRISPR-Cas9 system, in […]

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Plant Science

DriveKp Simplifies Nutrient Management with Easy-to-Handle Liquid Formulation for Crucial Hull Split Stage

DriveKp, a renowned name in agricultural nutrients, has introduced an easy-to-handle liquid formulation explicitly designed to provide crucial nutrition at the crop hull split stage. The June 15, 2023 announcement […]

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Plant Science Soil

Persistâ„¢ PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Persistâ„¢ PAF Liquid Soil Enhancer, an innovative product designed to enhance soil health, has earned the prestigious Certified Biobased Product label from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The […]

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Partnerships Plant Science

Nihon Nohyaku and Boost Biomes Partner to Develop Cutting-edge Bio-Insecticides

In a joint effort to address the rising demand for bio-insecticides, Japanese agrochemical manufacturer Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd. and microbiome technology company Boost Biomes, Inc. announced their development agreement on […]

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Agriculture Projects Biotech

Proventus Bioscience Embarks on Construction of State-of-the-Art Production Plant and HQ in Quebec

Proventus Bioscience, a biotech frontrunner renowned for producing sustainable biological microorganisms for diverse industries, has announced construction on a new 20,000-square-foot production plant and corporate headquarters at 4455 Griffith St., […]

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Plant Science

Renaissance Bioscience’s Biopesticide to Undergo Field Trials After Canadian Green Light

In an exciting development in sustainable agriculture, Vancouver-based Renaissance Bioscience Corp. has been given the thumbs-up by Canadian regulatory authorities to conduct 2023 field trials of their revolutionary RNA interference […]

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Crop Protection

Savanna Institute Launches Tree Crop Improvement Program

The Savanna Institute, in collaboration with the Grantham Environmental Trust and the Matthew Zell Family Foundation, has unveiled its Tree Crop Improvement Program. This initiative aims to develop resilient and […]

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Agriculture Investments New Technology In Agriculture Plant Science Precision Agriculture

Precision Agtech Platform Croptix Secures Funding

Croptix, a precision ag-tech platform specializing in the early detection of crop health, has announced the first close of its Series Seed round, led by Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a […]

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AgTech Funding Research

Consortium Vows To Turn CO2 into Food with €27M in Funding

A pioneering consortium, backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, is set to transform the landscape of food production by creating proteins for human […]

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Plant Science Research

Study Links Genetic Variation to Enhanced Productivity in Plant Communities

In a pioneering study, Wuest et al. (2023) have shed new light on the underlying drivers that increase productivity and functioning in diverse plant communities, connecting these phenomena to plant […]

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Plant Science Research

Study Promises Enhancing Photosynthesis and Plant Growth

A ground-breaking study led by Zhou and colleagues (2023) has made significant strides in enhancing the efficiency of the plant Rubisco, a crucial enzyme responsible for photosynthesis, by studying the […]

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Plant Science

ONIT Sciences and MGX Global Trade Canada Corp Form Exclusive Partnership

ONIT Sciences, an organization specializing in organic agricultural input technologies, and international import/export firm MGX Global Trade Canada Corp have officially declared a joint venture. MGX will become the sole […]

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Partnerships Plant Science

HudsonAlpha Institute and New West Genetics Secure USDA-NIFA Grant

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and New West Genetics has been awarded a three-year, $650,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). […]

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Plant Science

Grace Breeding’s NFT Bio-Fertilizer

Grace Breeding Ltd., an AgClimateTech company based in Israel, has announced promising results from field trials of its NFT Bio-fertilizer in corn plants conducted in collaboration with the University of […]

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Plant Science

Diverse Approaches and Challenges in Global Quest for Drought-Tolerant Crops

The state of agricultural biotechnology research and adoption is diverse and regionally varied. In the United States, major corporations such as Monsanto and Corteva lead the charge with genetically modified […]

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