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  『 Advances in Resources Research 』は、エネルギー資源、農業資源、水資源ならびにそれらに関連する学際的分野に関する高品質な研究成果を掲載する国際学術誌です。本誌は、資源の持続可能性に関する理解の深化と解決策の提示に貢献する独創的研究論文およびレビュー論文を歓迎し、世界中の研究者からの投稿を奨励しています。

 

 The global energy system is undergoing a profound structural transition, characterized by an unprecedented acceleration in the deployment of renewable power and the convergence of digital intelligence with energy infrastructures. Recent developments across major economies suggest that the transformation is no longer incremental but systemic, reshaping both the supply composition and the governance logic of modern power systems.   A landmark shift can be observed in China’s power sector, where the combined installed capacity of solar and wind energy has, for the first time, surpassed that of coal-fired power. This transition signifies that non-fossil energy sources have evolved from supplementary contributors to dominant pillars of electricity supply. With projections indicating that non-fossil generation could account for approximately 63% of total electricity production, the Chinese case exemplifies a large-scale, rapid transition toward a low-carbon energy structure. ...

  Global climate change has intensified the frequency of extreme heat events, posing severe threats to crop yield, quality, and food security, making the breeding of heat-tolerant crops a key frontier in agricultural research. Although traditional breeding and marker-assisted selection have achieved progress in heat tolerance improvement, their applications remain limited due to complex genetic backgrounds, long breeding cycles, and insufficient mapping precision. In recent years, genome editing technologies, particularly the CRISPR/Cas system, have provided new breakthroughs for enhancing crop heat tolerance owing to their efficiency, precision, and flexibility. This paper systematically reviews the key molecular mechanisms underlying crop responses to heat stress, including heat signal perception, heat shock protein networks, transcriptional regulation hubs, reactive oxygen species metabolism, and phytohormone pathways, and summarizes potential editable targets. On this basis, it...

  Abstract Soil health is essential for sustainable agricultural development, and soil microorganisms play an indispensable role in maintaining and enhancing soil health. Soil microbial communities influence soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties through multiple pathways, including promoting nutrient cycling, improving soil structure, decomposing pollutants, and providing biological control against pathogens and pests. This paper comprehensively reviews the complex relationships between soil microorganisms and soil health, focusing on the key mechanisms by which microbial communities contribute to soil health enhancement. It also analyzes the effects of environmental and human factors on microbial community structure and function. In addition, the study discusses the specific applications of soil microorganisms in agriculture, particularly in bioremediation, microbial fertilizers, and biocontrol agent development. This study aims to reveal how soil microorganisms i...

Climate change poses multifaceted and increasingly severe threats to global wheat production, directly impacting crop growth, yield, and quality. This paper synthesizes recent findings on how major climatic factors—including rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, elevated atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, and sea level rise—affect wheat physiology and agronomic performance. It highlights direct and indirect stressors, such as heatwaves, drought, salinity intrusion, and extreme weather events, compromising wheat productivity and food security. Furthermore, the article discusses comprehensive and multilayered adaptation strategies, including breeding climate-resilient wheat varieties, applying gene editing technologies, intelligent water resource management, and sustainable soil and ecosystem practices. This paper provides a forward-looking perspective to guide sustainable wheat production under changing climate conditions by integrating insights from genetics, agronomy, and ...