Plant physiology

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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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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
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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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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
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Projected 25% Dulling of Alpine Autumn Foliage Colors｜The Science Linking Earlier Springs and Autumn Color Brightness

A new study predicts that alpine autumn foliage in Japan could lose up to 25% of its brightness due to climate change. Discover the science connecting earlier springs to fading autumn colors.
2025.08.16
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Plant hack‗EN

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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Barley’s NAC Genes Pave the Way for Salt Stress Resilience — Evolution and Breeding Strategies Revealed by Pan-Genome Analysis

Pan-genome analysis of 20 barley lines uncovers the evolution, diversity, and expression patterns of NAC genes, highlighting their potential in breeding salt- and drought-tolerant crops for future food security.
2025.08.09
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The Ballistic Secrets of the Squirting Cucumber—How Ecballium elaterium Launches Seeds 12 Meters

The Mediterranean squirting cucumber explosively launches its seeds at 10 m/s. Discover the 53° launch angle, six‑row seed magazine, and rapid‑curing cellulose glue revealed by 3D µCT and high‑speed imaging—plant biomechanics explained in 10 minutes.
2025.08.07
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“Mostly Trash, Occasionally Treasure”—Making Sense of Plant eccDNA

Most eccDNA is junk, but some boosts gene copies or logs TE activity. A new Arabidopsis atlas maps full-length eccDNA and its epigenetic control.
2025.08.06
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