Expert warns China could be plotting something worse than COVID after bioterror suspects arrestedChinese bioterror suspects Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu have sparked national security fears after being arrested in Michigan for allegedly...
Why bananas may soon be a luxury in America; Chiquita’s layoffs in Panama hold the answerBanana giant Chiquita faces turmoil as it exits Panama amidst labor disputes and mass layoffs, impacting banana exports. Climate change thr...
What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus US authorities say was smuggled in from China?Two Chinese researchers are facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a destructive fungus, into the U.S. last s...
What is the Chinese fungus, and how dangerous is it? U.S. says it stopped plan to bring pathogen to MichiganA Chinese scientist and his girlfriend are facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a toxic fungus, into the U....
Weaponised fungus: From liver to reproductive harm, here’s what China’s bioweapon could have wreaked havoc onTwo Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, face charges in the US for allegedly smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a dangerous fungu...
‘Agroterrorism’: Chinese scientist arrested for smuggling deadly fungus into USTwo Chinese nationals have been charged by the US for smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a fungus classified as a potential agroterrorism weap...
Tea production faces a stormy forecast, expected to drop at least 160 Mkgs during the year 2024The Tea Association of India has reported a significant drop in tea production for 2024 due to adverse weather conditions and pest infestat...
Notice spots or misshapen tomatoes? Your pandemic-plant may be under immense stressJust checking out 'How to care for your tomato plant' on YouTube isn't enough.
- India set to launch drought resistant chickpea developed with genomic assisted breeding
“We are very excited to see the outputs of collaboration of ICAR, UAS-R and ICRISAT in the form of improved varieties,” said Dr Peter Carbe...
Climate change may cause decline in India's banana cultivation: StudyBananas are recognised as the most important fruit crop -- providing food, nutrition and income for millions in both rural and urban areas ...
- EU bans import of red chillies from Pakistan
The European Union has imposed a ban on the import of red chillies from Pakistan as the commodity has been found infected with fungal disea...
- CTRI develops varieties of Flue-Cured Virginia
The Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) has evolved new high-yielding varieties of Flue-Cured Virginia (smoked in cigarettes) tobacco.
- US drug co plans to recall contact lens care solution
US-based ophthalmic drug major Advanced Medical Optics Inc (AMO) has decided to withdraw its contact lens care solution AMO Complete Moistu...
- Tobacco growers told to retain current crop size
Despite pressure from sections of stake-holders like industry for hiking the ‘07 authorised flue-cured Virginia (FCV, smoked in cigarettes)...