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Tea-Based Natural Nano-Pesticide: Chitosan Particles to Protect Rice from Diseases

A natural nano-pesticide made from tea-derived polysaccharides and chitosan shows strong inhibition against rice blast and bacterial blight. Learn the science and potential agricultural applications.
2024.03.29
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Transparent and Ultra-Thin “Plant e-skin” for Noninvasive Plant Growth Monitoring

Discover "Plant e-skin," a transparent, lightweight, and ultra-thin sensor for real-time, noninvasive plant growth and stress monitoring. Learn how this breakthrough technology can boost smart farming and precision agriculture without hindering photosynthesis.
2024.03.28
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Bioinspired Fog Harvesting: Plant–Insect Hybrid Design

A bioinspired fog collector combining plant and beetle traits. SHB–SHL patterns boost water capture efficiency by 42% with high durability.
2024.03.26
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3D-Printed Wood with Lignin and Cellulose｜Stronger Than Natural Balsa

Create wood without growing trees—discover how 3D-printed wood combines lignin and cellulose to achieve superior strength and workability, surpassing natural balsa wood. Learn the science behind this breakthrough.
2024.03.22
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Plant Hormones in Agri-Food Waste Compost: A Natural Growth Promoter for Sustainable Farming

Compost from agri-food industry waste contains diverse plant hormones like auxins and cytokinins, offering natural growth promotion for crops.
2024.03.22
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America’s Strawberry Green Revolution: 2,755% Yield Surge

Since the 1960s, US strawberry yields have risen 2,755%. Discover how breeding and farming innovations fueled this hidden Green Revolution.
2024.03.21
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Plant “Screams” in Scents – How Volatiles Warn Neighbors

Plants can’t move or talk, but they release volatile organic compounds to warn neighbors of pests or disease. Learn the science and farming potential.
2024.03.18
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Next-Gen Mycelium-Based Fake Meat: Genome Editing Driving the Future of Alternative Protein

Exploring mycelium-based alternative meat. How genome editing can enhance color, aroma, and texture, and how it compares with plant-based and cultured meat.
2024.03.17
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Red Laser Light Alters Plant Genes and Growth — New Insights from Gladiolus on Growth Promotion and Mutation Induction

Exposure to red helium–neon laser light (635 nm) can enhance plant growth by thickening xylem and altering hormone release, while potentially inducing genetic mutations. This Gladiolus study reveals how red light could be applied in agriculture for both crop improvement and breeding innovation.
2024.03.16
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Boosting Rice Yield: OsMYB8 Aligns Japonica–Indica Flowering

A key gene, OsMYB8, controls flowering time differences between japonica and indica rice, paving the way for high-yield hybrid varieties.
2024.03.15
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