Plant physiology

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A Plant-like Protein in Humans with Similar Structure and Function!

When we place humans and plants side by side, they hardly seem like the same kind of organisms, do they? However, a repo...
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Creating New Pesticides by Combining Molecules in Plants!

A new substance that contributes to sustainable crop production has been reported. This molecule, created simply by comb...
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Just Before a New Variety. Mixed Cultivation Utilizing Strengths Accelerates Agricultural Development Speed.

An interesting study has reported the potential of "mixed cultivation," where multiple varieties are cultivated in the s...
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A fine line between poison and medicine. The growth-promoting effect of the substance “fusicoccin,” which has been regarded as a poison for plants.

It has been discovered that a substance, previously recognized as a poison, can show the opposite effect, "growth promot...
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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...
Review

Nanotechnology Transforming Agriculture (2024)

It seems that I’m hearing the term "nanotechnology" more frequently these days. As a technology that is driving many bre...
研究

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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Not Waste! Hazelnut Seed Coats May Have Potential Uses

Hazelnut Seed Coats Were Considered Waste Hazelnuts are delicious, aren’t they? Hazelnuts, which are popular as a confec...
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Deceptive Strategy of the Spider Orchid: Evolution of Male Bee Attraction at the Genetic Level.

The Spider Orchid That Attracts Male Bees The spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) is a species of the orchid genus native t...