Plant physiology

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Damage Control through Volatile Compounds Between Plants: Screaming and Preparing Surrounding Plants for “It Could Happen to You.”

Plants, unable to move or speak, share information through scent. As you know, plants cannot move. They can rustle their...
2024.03.18
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When plants are irradiated with red lasers, their gene expression changes, leading to improved growth.

赤い光の効果を経験的に知る現場Experiencing the Effects of Red Light on the Field I've heard from researchers and farmers that "plants b...
2024.03.16
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To create hybrid rice combining Japonica and Indica varieties, it is necessary to synchronize their “clocks”.

Throughout history, humans have been improving rice. Do you like rice? Despite the cries for sugar off, sugar-free, and ...
2024.03.15
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Plant hormones” that control plant growth can be supplied through microorganisms.

There are various factors that control plant growth. In addition to physical factors such as temperature, light, and hum...
2024.02.29
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Spraying ethanol has been shown to reduce heat damage to the growth and yield of tomato leaves.

A paper has been published by Japan's RIKEN, demonstrating that ethanol treatment contributes to the heat stress toleran...
2024.02.19
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Electric Massage? Soybean Seeds Stimulated with Electricity Show Altered Germination Rates?!

The New Soybean Growth Enhancement Method is Environmentally Friendly. Soybeans, indispensable in our daily lives and hi...
2023.12.08
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Efficiency in plant factories. Lettuce illuminated by red and blue LEDs may not look very appetizing, but the quality is good.

The New Era of Hydroponics and Sustainable Agriculture Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without using soil and ...
2023.12.06
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Ants living in trees, cohabitating with a complex community of fungi.

"Ants and Their Symbiotic Microbes Living in Trees Ants are known for their social organization and division of labor, b...
2023.12.05
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The Amount of Sodium in Plants Controls Insect Cannibalism. The Trigger of Cannibalism.

Fascinating Discovery: The Importance of Sodium and Insect Behavior What comes to mind when you hear about sodium? Often...
2023.12.01
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