Agriculture

Pollen is a Nutrient for Bees.

Honeybees don't just feed on nectar—pollen plays a vital role in their nutrition and health. Recent research reveals that specific pollen types significantly enhance bees' energy metabolism and fat body development. A diverse pollen diet is key to sustaining healthy colonies.

2024.07.04

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Cows that eat high-tannin plants produce less greenhouse gas in their burps.

Feeding cows with tannin-rich forage significantly lowers methane emissions while boosting meat production. Discover how sustainable livestock practices can tackle greenhouse gases, starting with a simple diet change.

2024.06.26

Research

Is Addition Breeding Possible Instead of Cross Breeding? A Technology to Easily Create Polyploid Crops is Developed

Discover how the MiMe system enables efficient polyploid breeding by bypassing meiosis. A game-changer for plant genetics and seed business strategies.

2024.06.15

Research

Genomic Analysis of Chili Peppers: Closer to Elucidating the Biosynthetic Pathway of Capsaicin, Leading to Unlimited Spicy Food?

By decoding the genomes of pungent and non-pungent chili varieties, scientists have identified key genes involved in capsaicin biosynthesis and storage. This research paves the way for breeding hotter peppers and optimizing capsaicin production for health and food applications.

2024.05.21

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Germination and Growth Improved with Spice Extract Treated Seeds!

Discover how botanical extracts from turmeric and neem significantly improved chickpea seed germination, growth, and yield. A promising natural alternative to chemical seed priming agents for sustainable agriculture.

2024.04.24

Research

Protect Plants with a Laser Irradiation Type Pest Interception System!

Discover the cutting-edge "Photonic Fence" system that detects and eliminates harmful pests with lasers—while sparing beneficial insects. A promising step toward sustainable, pesticide-free agriculture.

2024.04.10

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Advocating for Crop Rotation and Intercropping: A Future with Increased Yields through Altering Soil Microbial Community Structures.

Discover how rotating and intercropping crops like peanut, rapeseed, and maize can reshape soil microbiota, enhance nitrogen fixation, and increase yield. A new perspective on plant-microbe symbiosis and sustainable agriculture.

2024.04.07

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Have you ever looked closely at the “seeds” of a plant? It has a thousand different and artistic shapes.

Seeds are not just food—each one holds a unique story and intricate form. Explore the artistic diversity of plant seeds with insights from a new seed recognition dataset published in Nature, and see plants in a whole new light.

2024.04.06

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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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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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