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Transparent and Ultra-Thin “Plant e-skin” for Noninvasive Plant Growth Monitoring

Discover "Plant e-skin," a transparent, lightweight, and ultra-thin sensor for real-time, noninvasive plant growth and stress monitoring. Learn how this breakthrough technology can boost smart farming and precision agriculture without hindering photosynthesis.
2024.03.28
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Plant Hormones in Agri-Food Waste Compost: A Natural Growth Promoter for Sustainable Farming

Compost from agri-food industry waste contains diverse plant hormones like auxins and cytokinins, offering natural growth promotion for crops.
2024.03.22
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America’s Strawberry Green Revolution: 2,755% Yield Surge

Since the 1960s, US strawberry yields have risen 2,755%. Discover how breeding and farming innovations fueled this hidden Green Revolution.
2024.03.21
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Plant “Screams” in Scents – How Volatiles Warn Neighbors

Plants can’t move or talk, but they release volatile organic compounds to warn neighbors of pests or disease. Learn the science and farming potential.
2024.03.18
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Red Laser Light Alters Plant Genes and Growth — New Insights from Gladiolus on Growth Promotion and Mutation Induction

Exposure to red helium–neon laser light (635 nm) can enhance plant growth by thickening xylem and altering hormone release, while potentially inducing genetic mutations. This Gladiolus study reveals how red light could be applied in agriculture for both crop improvement and breeding innovation.
2024.03.16
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Boosting Rice Yield: OsMYB8 Aligns Japonica–Indica Flowering

A key gene, OsMYB8, controls flowering time differences between japonica and indica rice, paving the way for high-yield hybrid varieties.
2024.03.15
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Microbe-Supplied Plant Hormones: A New Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Growth Control

Plant hormones are key regulators of growth. Recent research shows that microbes can synthesize natural plant hormones and deliver them to plants. Discover how this can boost yields and support sustainable farming practices.
2024.02.29
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Ethanol Boosts Tomato Heat Tolerance — A New Agricultural Strategy from RIKEN

RIKEN scientists discovered that low-concentration ethanol spray boosts tomato heat tolerance and yield. Learn how this low-cost method could transform agriculture in a warming world.
2024.02.19
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Boosting Soybean Germination with Electric Stimulation? Eco-Friendly Seed Treatment Innovation

Discover how magnetic and electric field stimulation can affect soybean germination and growth without chemicals. Explore the potential of eco-friendly seed treatment for sustainable agriculture.
2023.12.08
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