Agriculture

The Future of AI-Driven Plant Breeding: The Era of “Simulation Breeding” Begins.

Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies like GNN and GAN are enabling simulation-based plant breeding to create climate-resilient crops. A new frontier in agriculture is on the horizon.

2025.03.04

Research

Grape Breeding is Like Managing an Inheritance: The Hidden Impacts of Crossbreeding, Selfing, and Clonal Propagation

How do crossbreeding, self-fertilization, and clonal propagation shape the grapevine genome? This article explores surprising findings from Pinot Noir and reveals new strategies for plant breeding—explained through an engaging inheritance analogy.

2025.03.04

Research

Look for the gene that produces the “prop root,” a special root that supports the grass plant!

Prop roots, found in crops like maize and rice, play a critical role in anchoring plants and enhancing nutrient uptake. Recent studies have identified key genes that regulate their formation, offering new possibilities for developing lodging-resistant and drought-tolerant crops. Learn how this discovery could transform sustainable agriculture.

2025.01.02

Research

Creating New Pesticides by Combining Molecules in Plants!

A novel plant-based pesticide combines antimicrobial peptides with functional domains to sustainably combat pathogens and pests. Learn how it works.

2024.10.29

Research

Just Before a New Variety. Mixed Cultivation Utilizing Strengths Accelerates Agricultural Development Speed.

New research shows how intercropping existing varieties can improve pest resistance—no need for new breeds. A sustainable path to smarter agriculture.

2024.10.27

Research

A fine line between poison and medicine. The growth-promoting effect of the substance “fusicoccin,” which has been regarded as a poison for plants.

Originally known as a deadly toxin produced by plant pathogens, fusicoccin shows surprising potential to enhance plant growth under controlled conditions. Discover how it works, its impact on stomatal function, and its prospects as a new biostimulant.

2024.10.10

Research

The Impact of Seaweed Feed on Livestock: A Significant Contribution

Seaweed-derived antibacterial and antioxidant compounds help reduce antibiotic use in livestock, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly farming. Learn how brown and green seaweeds improve animal health and environmental impact.

2024.09.10

Research

The Front Line of Wheat Breeding in 2024: New Prospects for Next-Generation Varieties and Regulations

Wheat breeding in 2024 is entering a new era with the commercialization of transgenic wheat "HB4" and advances in genome editing. This article explores the history of genetic modification, technical challenges, regulations, consumer perspectives, and the future potential of next-generation wheat.

2024.09.08

Review

In Search of Non-Shattering Soybeans: The Ongoing Exploration of Soybean Shattering Genes

Pod shattering is a major cause of yield loss in soybean farming. Recent research has identified the roles of Pdh1 and Sh1 genes in enhancing pod strength and reducing seed loss. This article explains the mechanisms behind shatter resistance and its potential in crop breeding.

2024.09.01

Research

Nanotechnology Transforming Agriculture (2024)

What role can nanoparticles play in modern agriculture? Based on a review from Nature, this article explores their impact on fertilizer and pesticide efficiency, plant interaction, environmental implications, and future agricultural innovation.

2024.08.30

Review