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Damage Control through Volatile Compounds Between Plants: Screaming and Preparing Surrounding Plants for “It Could Happen to You.”

Plants, unable to move or speak, share information through scent. As you know, plants cannot move. They can rustle their...
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The Potential of “Fake Meat” Created through the Modification of Filamentous Fungi

Research on Alternative Meats. We routinely consume meat that is stably supplied, a practice sustained at the cost of en...
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When plants are irradiated with red lasers, their gene expression changes, leading to improved growth.

赤い光の効果を経験的に知る現場Experiencing the Effects of Red Light on the Field I've heard from researchers and farmers that "plants b...
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To create hybrid rice combining Japonica and Indica varieties, it is necessary to synchronize their “clocks”.

Throughout history, humans have been improving rice. Do you like rice? Despite the cries for sugar off, sugar-free, and ...
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New technology to identify the origin of wood for economic sanctions is being developed.

Demand to identify timber evading economic sanctions. Around 2021, the term "wood shock" began to circulate, succinctly ...
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Grazing reduces the probability of wildfires.

Last year (2023), I also saw news about wildfires in Australia. Considering the characteristics of eucalyptus, there's a...
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Plant hormones” that control plant growth can be supplied through microorganisms.

There are various factors that control plant growth. In addition to physical factors such as temperature, light, and hum...
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Spraying ethanol has been shown to reduce heat damage to the growth and yield of tomato leaves.

A paper has been published by Japan's RIKEN, demonstrating that ethanol treatment contributes to the heat stress toleran...
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Pistachios with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties.

The Untapped Power of Pistachios Do you enjoy pistachios? They are a delightful nut, perfect as a snack with drinks or a...
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Biomimicry – Efficient Drip Irrigation Device Inspired by the Morphology of Fig Leaves

Are you familiar with the shape of the leaves of the Bodhi tree (Indian Bodhi Tree)? Modern irrigated agriculture consum...