Plant physiology

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How Physical Forces Revive Nature: Cracks and Semi-Circular Bunds in Land Restoration

Discover how soil cracks and semi-circular bunds help plants return to degraded lands. Learn how physical forces drive ecosystem recovery and re-greening.
2024.04.03
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The same type of Oxalis, yet having both ‘green’ and ‘red’ leaves, is the result of evolutionary adaptation for survival.

Oxalis corniculata, a common weed, shows a remarkable adaptation: red leaves in cities and green in nature. Discover how urban heat stress drives leaf color evolution, the role of anthocyanins, and what this means for plant resilience in a warming world.
2024.04.02
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Transparent and Ultra-Thin “Plant e-skin” for Noninvasive Plant Growth Monitoring

Discover "Plant e-skin," a transparent, lightweight, and ultra-thin sensor for real-time, noninvasive plant growth and stress monitoring. Learn how this breakthrough technology can boost smart farming and precision agriculture without hindering photosynthesis.
2024.03.28
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Plant “Screams” in Scents – How Volatiles Warn Neighbors

Plants can’t move or talk, but they release volatile organic compounds to warn neighbors of pests or disease. Learn the science and farming potential.
2024.03.18
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Red Laser Light Alters Plant Genes and Growth — New Insights from Gladiolus on Growth Promotion and Mutation Induction

Exposure to red helium–neon laser light (635 nm) can enhance plant growth by thickening xylem and altering hormone release, while potentially inducing genetic mutations. This Gladiolus study reveals how red light could be applied in agriculture for both crop improvement and breeding innovation.
2024.03.16
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Boosting Rice Yield: OsMYB8 Aligns Japonica–Indica Flowering

A key gene, OsMYB8, controls flowering time differences between japonica and indica rice, paving the way for high-yield hybrid varieties.
2024.03.15
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Microbe-Supplied Plant Hormones: A New Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Growth Control

Plant hormones are key regulators of growth. Recent research shows that microbes can synthesize natural plant hormones and deliver them to plants. Discover how this can boost yields and support sustainable farming practices.
2024.02.29
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Ethanol Boosts Tomato Heat Tolerance — A New Agricultural Strategy from RIKEN

RIKEN scientists discovered that low-concentration ethanol spray boosts tomato heat tolerance and yield. Learn how this low-cost method could transform agriculture in a warming world.
2024.02.19
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Boosting Soybean Germination with Electric Stimulation? Eco-Friendly Seed Treatment Innovation

Discover how magnetic and electric field stimulation can affect soybean germination and growth without chemicals. Explore the potential of eco-friendly seed treatment for sustainable agriculture.
2023.12.08
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Boosting Hydroponic Lettuce Growth with Red-Blue LEDs

Red-blue LED light and optimized nutrient management improve lettuce growth, resource efficiency, and quality. A step toward sustainable hydroponics.
2023.12.06
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