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A Plant-like Protein in Humans with Similar Structure and Function!

When we place humans and plants side by side, they hardly seem like the same kind of organisms, do they? However, a repo...
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Creating New Pesticides by Combining Molecules in Plants!

A new substance that contributes to sustainable crop production has been reported. This molecule, created simply by comb...
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Just Before a New Variety. Mixed Cultivation Utilizing Strengths Accelerates Agricultural Development Speed.

An interesting study has reported the potential of "mixed cultivation," where multiple varieties are cultivated in the s...
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The Mechanism for Adjusting the Length of Cucumber Pedicels Has Been Identified! It Was Thought to Be Basic Research, But It Turned Out to Be an Important Factor in Developing Future Cucumbers.

The length of cucumber pedicels, or more precisely "flower peduncles," has been identified. It has been found that when ...
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A fine line between poison and medicine. The growth-promoting effect of the substance “fusicoccin,” which has been regarded as a poison for plants.

It has been discovered that a substance, previously recognized as a poison, can show the opposite effect, "growth promot...
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The Impact of Seaweed Feed on Livestock: A Significant Contribution

In modern livestock farming, both animal health management and environmental sustainability are critical concerns. Overu...
Review

The Front Line of Wheat Breeding in 2024: New Prospects for Next-Generation Varieties and Regulations

In 2020, the transgenic (genetically modified) wheat "HB4" was approved for commercial cultivation in Argentina for the ...
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In Search of Non-Shattering Soybeans: The Ongoing Exploration of Soybean Shattering Genes

Soybeans are an essential crop globally, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that soybean products are on our tabl...
Review

Nanotechnology Transforming Agriculture (2024)

It seems that I’m hearing the term "nanotechnology" more frequently these days. As a technology that is driving many bre...
研究

What is “Resistance” in Plants?

The fact that a plant is strong against diseases or pests is expressed as "having strong resistance." This "resistance" ...