Changes in Growth and Secondary Metabolite Production in Cannabis sativa L. in Response to Simultaneous Treatment with Plasma-Activated Water, Melatonin, and Nano-Zinc

Academic Background Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) holds significant value in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors due to its rich secondary metabolites, such as cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. Cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), exhibit notable pharmacological activities, with THC being ps...

Alarming Patterns of Mature Forest Loss in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Academic Background The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, harboring a high number of endemic species and providing critical ecosystem services. However, a long history of deforestation has reduced its original forest cover to just 24%. Despite existing legal protections, the rate of forest loss remains alarming....

Rice Transcription Factor BHLH25 Confers Resistance to Multiple Diseases by Sensing H2O2

Academic Background When plants face pathogen invasion, they activate a series of complex defense mechanisms. Among these, reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a crucial role in plant immune responses. Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), as a major component of ROS, is considered a key signaling molecule in plant immunity. However, how H₂O₂ is sensed within pl...

UVC LED System for Prolonging the Postharvest Shelf Life of Murcotts

Academic Background Citrus fruits have long been favored by consumers for their rich nutritional value and unique flavor. However, citrus fruits are highly susceptible to diseases during postharvest storage, particularly green mold caused by Penicillium digitatum. This disease leads to fruit decay and significantly shortens storage life. Traditiona...

Same Data, Different Analysts: Variation in Effect Sizes Due to Analytical Decisions in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Same Data, Different Analysts: The Impact of Analytical Decisions on Effect Sizes in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research Background and Question In scientific research, particularly in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology, the replicability and reliability of results are crucial. However, even when using the same dataset and similar...