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Why Are Trees Getting Thicker in an Era of Climate Extremes?—— The “Silent Giantification” Driven by CO₂ Fertilization and Global Warming

While climate change kills forests, others quietly grow. New studies reveal how rising CO₂ and warming drive a “silent giantification” of trees across the Americas.
2025.10.04
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Why Do Leaf Veins Stop at That Thickness? ── The Optimal Design Born from the Trade-off Between “Pipelines” and “Skeletons”

落ち葉の葉脈はなぜ先端で細く、基部で太いのか？147種を比較した最新研究が示したのは、水や養分を運ぶ「水道管」と葉を支える「骨格」という二重機能のせめぎ合い。自然が導いた最適設計の秘密を解説します。
2025.10.02
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A New Soybean Gene SW14 Shapes Seed Weight and Balances Yield with Quality

A newly discovered soybean gene, SW14, and its natural haplotype variation (H3) determine seed weight, protein, and oil balance. Learn how this breakthrough could transform soybean breeding and crop improvement.
2025.09.20
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The Future of Plant Canopies: Harnessing Far-Red Light for a Major Productivity Boost — Insights from a Simulation Study

Discover how quantum computing research could revolutionize plant canopies, boost photosynthesis, and transform sustainable agriculture.
2025.09.05
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Root-to-shoot mobile mRNA enhances chilling tolerance in grafted cucumbers — A new molecular mechanism in plant communication

A Nature Communications study reveals that pumpkin-derived mRNA “CmoKARI1” travels from roots to shoots in grafted cucumbers, enhancing chilling tolerance via JA-Ile biosynthesis. Learn how this discovery redefines grafting and opens new Plant Hack strategies for crop breeding.
2025.09.01
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Boosting Nitrogen Efficiency in Japonica Rice — OsNLP4 lifts yield while lowering environmental impact

Nature Communications（2025）のOsNLP4研究を詳解。インディカ型アレル導入でジャポニカの収量・NUEが12〜25％改善。窒素と鉄の併用施肥で30〜32％へ。持続可能農業と環境負荷低減の新しい道筋を解説。
2025.08.26
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Are Canadian Rapeseed, Wheat, and Peas Truly Low-Carbon? A New Study Challenges the “Local = Low Emissions” Assumption

Based on a Nature Food study (2025/08/05), this article explains why Canadian rapeseed, wheat, and peas have significantly lower carbon footprints than international competitors. Soil carbon and nitrous oxide are key factors, showing that even with long-distance shipping, Canada often outperforms local production.
2025.08.24
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Living with Plants

Why Macadamia Nutshells Are So Hard: Nature’s Strongest Biomaterial

Discover why macadamia nutshells are the hardest in the world. Learn about their lignin-rich structure, evolutionary role, nutritional benefits, biomimetic applications, and safe cracking methods.
2025.08.23
Living with Plants
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Standing Up to Relentless Heat – Scientific Approach to Mitigating Crop Heat Stress with Ethanol Application

As extreme heat continues to damage crops and home gardens, low-concentration ethanol sprays are gaining attention for enhancing heat tolerance. Learn the latest research and practical methods proven in tomatoes and other plants.
2025.08.14
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Chia Seed Research Frontline 2025 | A Deep Dive into Efficacy, Mucilage Function, Agronomic Innovation, and Safety

A 2025 evidence‑based guide to chia: practical benefits for beginners, plant traits and short‑day physiology, sowing and irrigation/intercropping strategies, mucilage’s multifunctional applications, clinical outcomes, and EU safety/regulation. Fully referenced and ready for a 2026 update.
2025.08.13
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