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Germination and Growth Improved with Spice Extract Treated Seeds!

Discover how botanical extracts from turmeric and neem significantly improved chickpea seed germination, growth, and yield. A promising natural alternative to chemical seed priming agents for sustainable agriculture.

2024.04.24

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The Environmental Adaptation System of Amphibious Plants is Fascinating.

Discover how Rorippa aquatica adapts to both land and underwater environments. Within just one hour of submergence, this amphibious plant activates over 1,800 genes. Learn how ethylene and blue light control its leaf morphology, with implications for flood-resilient crops.

2024.04.22

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The potential of “co-cultivation” of algae is limitless. 1 + 1 can be more than 2!

Traditional algae research focused on monocultures—but co-culturing is changing the game. A recent study shows Synechococcus elongatus grows 80% faster when cultured with Pseudomonas putida, unlocking new pathways for bioengineering and sustainable cultivation. Explore the future of microbial synergy.

2024.04.13

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Antimicrobial Bio-Polymer Coatings Made from Plant-Derived Components that are Environmentally Friendly

Discover the power of chitosan combined with plant extracts like aloe vera and cinnamon essential oil to create biodegradable, antibacterial fabrics. This innovative coating system enhances microbial resistance while remaining environmentally safe—ideal for medical and disposable applications. Learn how simple and scalable this green technology can be.

2024.04.12

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Biomimicry: Charging Smartphones with a Power-Generating Fabric Utilizing Plant Transpiration Mechanisms!

A groundbreaking fabric mimicking plant transpiration creates electricity through moisture flow—introducing MAC fabric, capable of charging smartphones with just 1 m² of material. Discover this weather-resilient, sustainable energy innovation inspired by nature.

2024.04.11

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Protect Plants with a Laser Irradiation Type Pest Interception System!

Discover the cutting-edge "Photonic Fence" system that detects and eliminates harmful pests with lasers—while sparing beneficial insects. A promising step toward sustainable, pesticide-free agriculture.

2024.04.10

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Analysis of phytoplankton awakened from cold sleep. Modern phytoplankton are beginning to adapt to global warming.

New research reveals that marine phytoplankton have naturally evolved to adapt to global warming over the past 60 years. By reviving diatom cells from ocean sediments, scientists uncovered changes in temperature tolerance, gene expression, and growth dynamics in a key primary producer.

2024.04.09

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Advocating for Crop Rotation and Intercropping: A Future with Increased Yields through Altering Soil Microbial Community Structures.

Discover how rotating and intercropping crops like peanut, rapeseed, and maize can reshape soil microbiota, enhance nitrogen fixation, and increase yield. A new perspective on plant-microbe symbiosis and sustainable agriculture.

2024.04.07

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Have you ever looked closely at the “seeds” of a plant? It has a thousand different and artistic shapes.

Seeds are not just food—each one holds a unique story and intricate form. Explore the artistic diversity of plant seeds with insights from a new seed recognition dataset published in Nature, and see plants in a whole new light.

2024.04.06

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Euglena Cultivated with Bonito Broth Produced Red Pigment. The Nutritional Value of Supplements Might Change.

Cultivating Euglena gracilis with dried bonito stock and intense red light induces the production of diadinoxanthin, a red carotenoid never seen before in this species. Explore the latest research and its potential for functional foods and supplements.

2024.04.04

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