Ecology & Evolution

Rainwater eDNA Samples the Tropical Canopy: Old-Growth Amazon Forest Was 1.3–1.9× More Diverse Than a Plantation

Genetics, Genomics & Breeding

Indica OsNLP4 Raised Yield and Nitrogen-Use Efficiency in Japonica Rice Across Multi-Location Field Trials

Environment & Climate

Why Were Canadian Canola, Wheat and Peas Lower-Carbon? Production Conditions Can Outweigh Food Miles

Biotechnology & Materials

Why Are Macadamia Shells So Hard? 3D Cellular Structure, Crack Deflection and Composite Reuse

Environment & Climate

How Much Could Japan’s Alpine Autumn Colors Fade? Earlier Green-Up Predicts Lower Brightness

Plant Physiology & Development

Can Ethanol Prime Crops Against Heat? The Evidence Is Promising, but There Is No Universal Spray Recipe

Food & Natural Products

Chia Seed Research in 2026: Mucilage, ALA, Crop Science—and the Limits of Health Claims

Genetics, Genomics & Breeding

Liberica Coffee Is Three Species—and 2026 Genomics Confirmed Liberica × Excelsa Hybrids

Genetics, Genomics & Breeding

Barley NAC Genes Through a Pan-Genome Lens: 127–149 Genes Across 20 Genomes

Ecology & Evolution

How Does the Squirting Cucumber Launch Seeds 12 m? Fruit Geometry, 10 m/s Ejection and Adhesive Mucilage