Plant physiology

Research

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" ...
Research

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...
Research

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...
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How to Find Medicinal Varieties. The Combination of Varieties Can Change and Increase the Diseases That Can Be Treated!

Salvia contains various active ingredients. The Lamiaceae family is a group composed of about 250 genera and 7000 specie...
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Is Addition Breeding Possible Instead of Cross Breeding? A Technology to Easily Create Polyploid Crops is Developed

The Barrier of Cross Breeding The vegetables and grains we usually eat are the fruits of breeding that has continued sin...
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“Hidden Oasis” Namib Desert Fog Collecting Plant Ecosystem

The hidden oases: unveiling trophic dynamics in Namib's fog plant ecosystem Fog Collecting Grass Stipagrostis sabulicola...
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The Reason Some Plants in Yakushima Are Smaller Compared to the Mainland Is Because of Deer.

Dwarfism = Becoming Smaller Have you ever been to Yakushima, known as a lush island? It's a paradise for those who want ...