Plant physiology

Discovery of a Crucial Gene for Thorn Formation! Thornless Roses Might Become a Reality

A breakthrough in plant genetics has identified the LOG gene as a key player in thorn development across multiple species. Learn how genome editing may help create safer, more efficient thornless crops and ornamentals.

2024.08.19

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Not Waste! Hazelnut Seed Coats May Have Potential Uses

Once discarded, hazelnut seed skin is gaining attention as a valuable by-product. Recent studies reveal its antioxidant and antibacterial activity, reduced allergen levels, and potential as a functional food ingredient. A sustainable innovation from waste.

2024.08.15

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Deceptive Strategy of the Spider Orchid: Evolution of Male Bee Attraction at the Genetic Level.

Discover how Ophrys sphegodes attracts male wasps using sexual deception and how transposons shaped its complex floral evolution.

2024.08.14

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

Can plant combinations shape future medicine? This article explores 102 Salvia species from Iran and their unique phytochemical profiles. Discover how different compounds—and their blends—may contribute to treating heart disease, diabetes, inflammation, or even Alzheimer’s.

2024.07.29

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Is Addition Breeding Possible Instead of Cross Breeding? A Technology to Easily Create Polyploid Crops is Developed

Discover how the MiMe system enables efficient polyploid breeding by bypassing meiosis. A game-changer for plant genetics and seed business strategies.

2024.06.15

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“Hidden Oasis” Namib Desert Fog Collecting Plant Ecosystem

Stipagrostis sabulicola, a resilient grass species of the Namib Desert, captures fog to sustain itself and enrich the surrounding biodiversity. Discover how this plant transforms arid sands into thriving microhabitats through its unique ecological functions.

2024.06.12

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The Reason Some Plants in Yakushima Are Smaller Compared to the Mainland Is Because of Deer.

Some plants on Yakushima Island have become dwarfed compared to their mainland relatives—and now we know why. This biodiversity hotspot reveals how deer feeding preferences exerted evolutionary pressure, creating a unique insular ecosystem akin to Japan’s own Galápagos.

2024.05.30

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Genomic Analysis of Chili Peppers: Closer to Elucidating the Biosynthetic Pathway of Capsaicin, Leading to Unlimited Spicy Food?

By decoding the genomes of pungent and non-pungent chili varieties, scientists have identified key genes involved in capsaicin biosynthesis and storage. This research paves the way for breeding hotter peppers and optimizing capsaicin production for health and food applications.

2024.05.21

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Substances made by microwaving hibiscus leaves may be effective for wounds.

Discover how carbon quantum dots (CQDs) synthesized from Hibiscus leaves using a simple microwave method show antibacterial properties and potential for wound healing. A low-cost, plant-based approach to nanomedicine.

2024.05.01

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If the oxidation-reduction of acetosyringone changes gene expression in E. coli, can it also enhance T-DNA insertion in Agrobacterium used for plant transformation?

Discover how oxidized acetosyringone alters gene expression in E. coli and may influence T-DNA transfer efficiency in Agrobacterium-mediated transformation.

2024.04.27

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