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Plant Genomics Market Size Snapshot: 2026 Valuation, 2030 Projection And Key Growth Factors
The plant genomics market size has experienced significant expansion over recent years. It is anticipated to increase from $11.83 billion in 2025 to $12.91 billion in 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. This historical growth can be linked to factors such as a restricted genetic understanding of crops, an escalating need for high-yield varieties, inefficiencies inherent in traditional breeding, heightened food security worries, and early innovations in DNA sequencing.
The plant genomics market is anticipated to experience substantial growth in the coming years. This market is projected to reach $18.9 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. This expansion during the forecast period is attributed to the rapid adoption of genome editing tools, increasing investment in plant biotechnology, a growing demand for climate-resilient crops, the expanding applications of bioinformatics and AI, and enhanced regulatory support for gene-editing research. Major trends expected in this period include the rising adoption of high-throughput genome sequencing, greater integration of bioinformatics in crop research, the increasing use of genomic tools for trait mapping, the expansion of precision breeding for improved yield and stress tolerance, and an intensified focus on multi-omics approaches in plant improvement.
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Major Factor Fueling The Plant Genomics Market Through 2030
The rising requirement for genetically modified plants is projected to boost the expansion of the plant genomics market in the future. Genetically modified plants are defined as biological plants whose genetic makeup has been altered using recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology. Research in plant genomics aids genetically modified plants by altering their growth characteristics or by enhancing their resistance to diseases. When a particular segment of DNA is incorporated into a plant’s genome, it results in a genetically modified plant possessing novel or distinct traits. As an illustration, in February 2024, data from AgbioInvestor-GM, an analytical firm based in Scotland specializing in the biologicals market, indicated that the worldwide area cultivated with GM crops grew by 1.9% in 2023 compared to the prior year, reaching an unprecedented 206.3 million hectares. Consequently, the growing demand for genetically modified plants is fueling the expansion of the plant genomics market.
Plant Genomics Market Segment Landscape: Main Categories And Subcategories Covered
The plant genomics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Molecular Engineering, Genetic Engineering, Genome Editing
2) By Trait: Yield Improvement, Disease Resistance, Herbicide Tolerance
3) By Technology: DNA And RNA Sequencing, Genotyping, Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS), Bioinformatics
4) By Application: Cereals And Grains, Oilseeds And Pulses, Fruits And Vegetables
Subsegments:
1) By Molecular Engineering: Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS), Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Mapping, Gene Sequencing, Genotyping
2) By Genetic Engineering: Gene Cloning, Transformation Techniques, RNA Interference (RNAi), Transgenic Crop Development
3) By Genome Editing: CRISPR-Cas9, TALEN (Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nucleases), Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZFNs), Prime Editing
How Are Emerging Trends Influencing The Plant Genomics Market’s Growth Path?
Leading companies within the plant genomics market are concentrating on creating advanced solutions, including genomics technology platforms, to enhance crop yields and improve plant characteristics. Genomics technology platforms in plants encompass sophisticated systems and methodologies, such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), CRISPR/Cas9, and RNA sequencing, which enable a thorough analysis of plant genomes, thereby facilitating progress in crop breeding, disease resistance, and overall agricultural productivity. For instance, in February 2023, Singrow Pte Ltd, an Agri-tech company based in Singapore, introduced the world’s inaugural climate-resilient strawberry variety, utilizing advanced genomics technology. This innovation aims to bolster food security and sustainability in tropical regions by allowing for high-yield strawberry cultivation, reducing the need for seasonal imports.
Plant Genomics Market Leading Players And Key Industry Participants In 2026
Major companies operating in the plant genomics market are Agilent Technologies Inc., Illumina Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, NRGene Ltd., Keygene N.V., Neogen Corporation, QIAGEN N.V., LC Sciences, TraitGenetics GmbH, Novogene Corporation, Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited, Genewiz Inc., BGI Group, Genotypic Technology Pvt. Ltd., Floragenex Inc., Biome Makers Spain Inc., AgBiome, Bionano Genomics, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Korea Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay, Wageningen University & Research, Ghent University
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Plant Genomics Market By Geography: Revenue Leaders Among Global Regions
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plant genomics market in 2025. The regions covered in the plant genomics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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