Plant physiology

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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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HY5──A Hub Protein Connecting Light and Electrical Signals in Plant Defense

HY5, a light-responsive transcription factor, also amplifies electrical signaling to trigger jasmonate-based defense against nematodes. Discover how HY5 acts as a dual-role hub connecting leaves and roots in systemic plant immunity.
2025.10.03
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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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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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