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Discovery of a Crucial Gene for Thorn Formation! Thornless Roses Might Become a Reality

A breakthrough in plant genetics has identified the LOG gene as a key player in thorn development across multiple species. Learn how genome editing may help create safer, more efficient thornless crops and ornamentals.
2024.08.19
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“Alternative Protein” Review as of 2024

Alternative proteins are gaining attention as sustainable food sources amid global population growth and climate change. This 2024 review explores the latest insights on plant-based, insect, microbial, and cultivated meat proteins, covering their environmental impact, nutrition, safety, production challenges, regulations, and future innovations.
2024.08.17
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Not Waste! Hazelnut Seed Coats May Have Potential Uses

Once discarded, hazelnut seed skin is gaining attention as a valuable by-product. Recent studies reveal its antioxidant and antibacterial activity, reduced allergen levels, and potential as a functional food ingredient. A sustainable innovation from waste.
2024.08.15
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Natural Herbicide from Mustard: The Potential of Biofumigation.

Can mustard greens offer an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides? Discover how allelopathy and biofumigation using Brassica juncea varieties suppress weeds naturally and support sustainable agriculture.
2024.07.06
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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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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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Euglena Cultivated with Bonito Broth Produced Red Pigment. The Nutritional Value of Supplements Might Change.

Cultivating Euglena gracilis with dried bonito stock and intense red light induces the production of diadinoxanthin, a red carotenoid never seen before in this species. Explore the latest research and its potential for functional foods and supplements.
2024.04.04
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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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