Brazilian researchers remix coffee varieties to confront climate challengeThis crucial research aims to combat climate change's threat to global coffee supplies, as arabica faces declining yields. The goal is to c...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Tea Research Association unveils decaf green tea powder to rival Japanese matchaThe Tea Research Association (TRA) has launched a decaffeinated green tea powder, developed from Assam's elite clones, to rival Japanese Ma...
05 Sep, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Hydrangeas are out, and these stunning, low-maintenance plants are taking overHydrangeas are losing favor among gardeners due to their sensitivity to climate change, demanding specific care, and high water requirement...
04 Jun, 2025, 07.57 AM IST
Best Golden Hahnii Snake Plants in India to Beautify Your Living SpaceAre you looking for a Golden Hahnii Snake plant for your home? If so, then continue reading this article where we have curated a list of th...
07 Apr, 2024, 12.04 PM IST
Love pulses? Here's five interesting trivia about this superfoodAccording to researchers, pulses may be the key to curing world hunger.
24 Feb, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
Climate change is paving the way for shock-proof seedsClimate change is threatening 120-million farmers and over 500 cos of India’s Rs 15,000 cr seed industry.
16 Dec, 2018, 06.14 AM IST
Gene map reveals how bajra survives extreme heat, droughtThe discovery published in the journal Nature Biotechnology may help develop climate adaptation strategies in other important food crops.
19 Sep, 2017, 02.19 PM IST
Insecticides India to set up manufacturing plant for bio-productsThe company had launched its first bio-product Mycoraja last year, which marked the company's entry into the bio product segment.
09 Dec, 2015, 09.18 PM IST
No scientific evidence to prove GM crops harmful: GovernmentThe 12 crops ready for field trials include cotton, rice, castor, wheat, maize, groundnut, potato, sorghum, brinjal, mustard, sugarcane and...
04 Dec, 2014, 04.41 PM IST
CRIDA to have facility to develop climate-proof crop varietiesThe facility -- Phenomics platform -- is being set up at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore under the NICRA to study climate change impacts i...
26 Jun, 2013, 12.02 PM IST
SUNDAY ET: Five reasons why a drought in India won't matterFrom smarter official response systems to availability of better technology and information flow, India's capacity to handle a drought has ...
15 Jul, 2012, 01.03 PM IST
Climate change threatens agriculture, but genomics comes to rescueWheat and rice are sensitive to rapid changes in temperature. An increase of 2 degree centigrade over normal will reduce the yield of wheat...
12 Jun, 2012, 07.13 AM IST
- Krishidhan Seeds develops 'Praja' - a new variety of BT cotton seed
Praja is a Bollgard II variety of BT seed which has been specifically developed keeping in mind the needs of a large group of Indian farmer...
11 Jun, 2012, 04.16 PM IST
- GM in pact to develop Jatropha fuel for US
Aiming to be a green leader, auto major General Motors is working towards developing frost-tolerant varieties of jatropha - a drought-resis...
13 Apr, 2010, 01.11 AM IST
- Shortage of experts to hit wheat output
Acute shortage of agri-scientists specialising in wheat breeding may dampen the country’s agricultural growth amid growing threat of climat...
28 Apr, 2009, 02.55 AM IST
- Surging prices may boost demand for GM crops
Biotech or genetically modified (GM) crops have got a booster shot after world commodity prices soared in 2008, in the form of increased po...
20 Feb, 2009, 02.48 AM IST
- Peanuts, potatoes feel the heat of climate changes
Global warming may drive many wild varieties of plants such as potatoes and peanuts to extinction by mid-century, wiping out traits that mi...
23 May, 2007, 02.53 AM IST