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Hacking the Structure of Maple Samaras with Photoresponsive Films! Enabling Flight Control.

The "samara" developed for seed dispersal Are you familiar with "samaras"? A familiar example is the "maple," which has ...
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The Reason Some Plants in Yakushima Are Smaller Compared to the Mainland Is Because of Deer.

Dwarfism = Becoming Smaller Have you ever been to Yakushima, known as a lush island? It's a paradise for those who want ...
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Genomic Analysis of Chili Peppers: Closer to Elucidating the Biosynthetic Pathway of Capsaicin, Leading to Unlimited Spicy Food?

The Frontline of Capsaicin Biosynthesis Research Spicy food is enjoyed all over the world. While the stimulating spicine...
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Substances made by microwaving hibiscus leaves may be effective for wounds.

Effectiveness of Carbon Quantum Dots (CQD) Do you know about CQD? They are carbon-based nanoparticles. Various types of ...
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If the oxidation-reduction of acetosyringone changes gene expression in E. coli, can it also enhance T-DNA insertion in Agrobacterium used for plant transformation?

Plant Transformation Mechanism (Agrobacterium Method) here are various methods for genetically modifying plant cells, bu...
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Germination and Growth Improved with Spice Extract Treated Seeds!

The Effect of "Priming" on Seeds When cultivating crops and cereals, seeds are sown. Recently, commercial varieties ofte...
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The Environmental Adaptation System of Amphibious Plants is Fascinating.

Amphibious plant "Rorippa aquatica" Rorippa aquatica (Rorippa aquatica), found in lakes, ponds, and streams in North Ame...
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The potential of “co-cultivation” of algae is limitless. 1 + 1 can be more than 2!

Algae cultivation has typically been monospecific Humans have cultivated various types of algae, such as Chlorella and E...
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Antimicrobial Bio-Polymer Coatings Made from Plant-Derived Components that are Environmentally Friendly

Chitosan Coating "Chitin" is a natural polysaccharide and is the second most abundant natural biopolymer in the world, f...
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Biomimicry: Charging Smartphones with a Power-Generating Fabric Utilizing Plant Transpiration Mechanisms!

Electricity is generated through plant transpiration flow. Plants draw water up from their roots, and the driving force ...