Plant physiology

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Stomata Are “Two-Sided” by Design — How the Division of Labor Between Light-Activated Potassium Channels Saves Water

Leaf stomata use different K⁺ channels on upper vs. lower surfaces. Learn how KAT1 and AKT1 balance light responses, CO₂ uptake, and water‑use efficiency.
2025.07.30
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Spray in 10 Minutes to Reach Plant Cells: Amino‑Acid Transporter Nanoparticles Reinvent Delivery

Asp‑decorated nanoparticles use AAP1/LHT1 and clathrin‑dependent endocytosis to reach plant cytosol in 10 minutes; ABA works at ultra‑low doses.
2025.07.29
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How Do Plants Change Under Stronger Gravity? — Mechanism of Enhanced Photosynthesis in Moss Under 6–10 G Conditions

Key PointsPhyscomitrium patens was cultivated under 1, 3, 6, and 10 G for 8 weeks.At 6–10 G, both total community photos...
2025.07.28
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The Secret Behind Seed Size Lies in a “Valve”! — Discovery of a New Mechanism Where Fertilization Pulls the Plug and Nutrients Rush In

A newly discovered nutrient valve opens after fertilization, flooding seeds with nutrients and controlling their size. Learn how this mechanism could boost crop yield.
2025.07.09
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Bamboo × Environmental Remediation = A New Potential for Green Infrastructure

Discover how Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) can remove toxic lead from contaminated soils. This fast-growing plant offers a sustainable bioremediation strategy with applications in urban greening, agriculture, and environmental restoration.
2025.06.16
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Accelerating Plant Growth with Electricity: The Promise of Next-Generation Agriculture through “eSoil”

eSoil technology uses gentle electric stimulation to accelerate plant growth and nitrogen metabolism—paving the way for sustainable urban agriculture.
2025.05.12
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How Different Are Japanese and Global Soybeans? Surprising Insights from Genomic Analysis and the Latest Findings in Soybean Breeding.

A new Nature Genetics study reveals major genomic differences between Japanese and global soybean varieties. Discover how structural variants in key genes like PDH1 and GmFT2b affect pod shattering, flowering time, and seed size—reshaping the path to next-generation crop breeding.
2025.03.15
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The Crisis of Crop Diversity Due to Climate Change – What is the Future of Agriculture in Low-Latitude Regions?

Climate change is endangering crop diversity and agricultural livelihoods in low-latitude regions. This article explores the risks, including food insecurity and genetic erosion, and outlines essential adaptation strategies.
2025.03.08
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Look for the gene that produces the “prop root,” a special root that supports the grass plant!

Prop roots, found in crops like maize and rice, play a critical role in anchoring plants and enhancing nutrient uptake. Recent studies have identified key genes that regulate their formation, offering new possibilities for developing lodging-resistant and drought-tolerant crops. Learn how this discovery could transform sustainable agriculture.
2025.01.02
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A Plant-like Protein in Humans with Similar Structure and Function!

A surprising discovery: the human lysosomal protein LYCHOS closely resembles plant PIN transporters, both in structure and function. Could this indicate an evolutionary connection between humans and plants? This article unpacks a groundbreaking Nature study revealing molecular similarities across kingdoms.
2024.11.01
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