Okara, a byproduct of soybean processing, possesses valuable nutritional and physiological properties. Steam explosion, an efficient physical modification technique, can increase the soluble dietary fiber (SDF) content in okara and potentially amplify its health benefits, such as anti-obesity eff...

Cryptomeria fortunei growth and development are usually affected by low temperatures. Despite the evergreen nature of this species, most needles turn yellowish-brown in cold winters. The underlying discoloration mechanisms that cause this phenomenon in response to cold acclimation remain...