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How Physical Forces Revive Nature: Cracks and Semi-Circular Bunds in Land Restoration

Discover how soil cracks and semi-circular bunds help plants return to degraded lands. Learn how physical forces drive ecosystem recovery and re-greening.

2024.04.03

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The same type of Oxalis, yet having both ‘green’ and ‘red’ leaves, is the result of evolutionary adaptation for survival.

Oxalis corniculata, a common weed, shows a remarkable adaptation: red leaves in cities and green in nature. Discover how urban heat stress drives leaf color evolution, the role of anthocyanins, and what this means for plant resilience in a warming world.

2024.04.02

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Unlocking the Secret of Orange Flavor: The Genetic Key to HLB-Resistant Citrus

Scientists have identified 26 key compounds and the CsAAT1 gene that define the taste of orange juice. Learn how this breakthrough is driving the breeding of HLB-resistant citrus varieties and the global fight against citrus greening disease.

2024.04.01

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Cleaning Domestic Wastewater with Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) — Impressive Water Purification Results

The invasive plant Pistia stratiotes shows remarkable potential in domestic wastewater treatment. Learn how it reduced TDS by 83% and BOD by 82%, offering a low-cost, nature-based water purification solution.

2024.03.31

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Aloe Vera-Based Supercapacitors: High-Performance, Low-Cost Energy Storage for EVs and Renewable Power

Discover groundbreaking research on synthesizing nickel oxide nanoparticles from aloe vera leaf extract to create high-performance, low-cost supercapacitors. This sustainable technology boosts EV range and enhances renewable energy efficiency.

2024.03.30

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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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