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Rainwash DNA | How Raindrops Reveal the Hidden Canopy and Global Biodiversity

Rainwash DNA uses rainfall to uncover tropical forest canopy biodiversity. By analyzing environmental DNA carried by raindrops, researchers reveal hidden ecosystems, opening new pathways for conservation, climate studies, and Plant Hack innovations.

2025.08.28

Research

Creating New Pesticides by Combining Molecules in Plants!

A novel plant-based pesticide combines antimicrobial peptides with functional domains to sustainably combat pathogens and pests. Learn how it works.

2024.10.29

Research

“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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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

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“Hidden Oasis” Namib Desert Fog Collecting Plant Ecosystem

Stipagrostis sabulicola, a resilient grass species of the Namib Desert, captures fog to sustain itself and enrich the surrounding biodiversity. Discover how this plant transforms arid sands into thriving microhabitats through its unique ecological functions.

2024.06.12

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The potential of “co-cultivation” of algae is limitless. 1 + 1 can be more than 2!

Traditional algae research focused on monocultures—but co-culturing is changing the game. A recent study shows Synechococcus elongatus grows 80% faster when cultured with Pseudomonas putida, unlocking new pathways for bioengineering and sustainable cultivation. Explore the future of microbial synergy.

2024.04.13

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Analysis of phytoplankton awakened from cold sleep. Modern phytoplankton are beginning to adapt to global warming.

New research reveals that marine phytoplankton have naturally evolved to adapt to global warming over the past 60 years. By reviving diatom cells from ocean sediments, scientists uncovered changes in temperature tolerance, gene expression, and growth dynamics in a key primary producer.

2024.04.09

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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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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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