Cultivation

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

Soybeans are an essential crop globally, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that soybean products are on our tabl...
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What is “Resistance” in Plants?

The fact that a plant is strong against diseases or pests is expressed as "having strong resistance." This "resistance" ...
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Discovery of a Crucial Gene for Thorn Formation! Thornless Roses Might Become a Reality

"The beautiful rose has thorns," "a thorny path"—these expressions highlight the deep connection between thorns and plan...
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Genomic Analysis of Chili Peppers: Closer to Elucidating the Biosynthetic Pathway of Capsaicin, Leading to Unlimited Spicy Food?

The Frontline of Capsaicin Biosynthesis Research Spicy food is enjoyed all over the world. While the stimulating spicine...
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Germination and Growth Improved with Spice Extract Treated Seeds!

The Effect of "Priming" on Seeds When cultivating crops and cereals, seeds are sown. Recently, commercial varieties ofte...
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Advocating for Crop Rotation and Intercropping: A Future with Increased Yields through Altering Soil Microbial Community Structures.

Symbiosis Between Plants and Soil Microbes Most of the crops we eat are grown in the soil of fields. Healthy plants esta...
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Identify the ingredients that create the “orange flavor”!

The crisis of everyone's favorite orange juice. Orange (citrus) is one of the most consumed fruits in the world. When in...
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Making Medicine for Rice from Tea.

The Case for Natural Pesticides Pesticides are indispensable for crop production. Those who have experienced organic far...
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Compost made from agricultural and food industry waste contains significant amounts of “plant hormones,” offering benefits beyond nutrition.

Plant Hormones Plant hormones are substances within plants that regulate growth and differentiation. Various hormones ha...
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The “Green Revolution” in Strawberry Production in America: A 27-Fold Increase in Yield Over 60 Years.

The yield of strawberries in the United States has increased by 2755% since the 1960s. Strawberries are grown worldwide,...