Research “Mostly Trash, Occasionally Treasure”—Making Sense of Plant eccDNA
Most eccDNA is junk, but some boosts gene copies or logs TE activity. A new Arabidopsis atlas maps full-length eccDNA and its epigenetic control.
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Research Stomata Are “Two-Sided” by Design — How the Division of Labor Between Light-Activated Potassium Channels Saves Water
Leaf stomata use different K⁺ channels on upper vs. lower surfaces. Learn how KAT1 and AKT1 balance light responses, CO₂ uptake, and water‑use efficiency.
Research Spray in 10 Minutes to Reach Plant Cells: Amino‑Acid Transporter Nanoparticles Reinvent Delivery
Asp‑decorated nanoparticles use AAP1/LHT1 and clathrin‑dependent endocytosis to reach plant cytosol in 10 minutes; ABA works at ultra‑low doses.
Research How Do Plants Change Under Stronger Gravity? — Mechanism of Enhanced Photosynthesis in Moss Under 6–10 G Conditions
Key PointsPhyscomitrium patens was cultivated under 1, 3, 6, and 10 G for 8 weeks.At 6–10 G, both total community photos...
Research The Secret Behind Seed Size Lies in a “Valve”! — Discovery of a New Mechanism Where Fertilization Pulls the Plug and Nutrients Rush In
A newly discovered nutrient valve opens after fertilization, flooding seeds with nutrients and controlling their size. Learn how this mechanism could boost crop yield.
Research Bamboo × Environmental Remediation = A New Potential for Green Infrastructure
Discover how Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) can remove toxic lead from contaminated soils. This fast-growing plant offers a sustainable bioremediation strategy with applications in urban greening, agriculture, and environmental restoration.
Research Accelerating Plant Growth with Electricity: The Promise of Next-Generation Agriculture through “eSoil”
eSoil technology uses gentle electric stimulation to accelerate plant growth and nitrogen metabolism—paving the way for sustainable urban agriculture.
Research How Different Are Japanese and Global Soybeans? Surprising Insights from Genomic Analysis and the Latest Findings in Soybean Breeding.
A new Nature Genetics study reveals major genomic differences between Japanese and global soybean varieties. Discover how structural variants in key genes like PDH1 and GmFT2b affect pod shattering, flowering time, and seed size—reshaping the path to next-generation crop breeding.
Research The Crisis of Crop Diversity Due to Climate Change – What is the Future of Agriculture in Low-Latitude Regions?
Climate change is endangering crop diversity and agricultural livelihoods in low-latitude regions. This article explores the risks, including food insecurity and genetic erosion, and outlines essential adaptation strategies.
Research The Future of AI-Driven Plant Breeding: The Era of “Simulation Breeding” Begins.
Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies like GNN and GAN are enabling simulation-based plant breeding to create climate-resilient crops. A new frontier in agriculture is on the horizon.