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Escorts Kubota announces Rs 2,000 cr investment on new plant in UPEscorts Kubota will invest Rs 2,000 crore in a new manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh. This large facility will produce tractors, farm im...- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
- Jefferies cuts target price for Jupiter Wagons, maintains Underperform after Q1 earnings. Here’s whyJefferies has cut its target price for Jupiter Wagons to Rs 185 from Rs 210 and retained its Underperform rating after weak Q1 earnings. Th...
- Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food: 5 simple kitchen-garden ideas beginners can followNicole Kidman’s love of home-grown vegetables offers inspiration for beginners starting a kitchen garden. She has spoken about growing lett...
- Your plants' leaves may be dirtier than you think. How often should you clean your house plants' leaves?Dust accumulation on houseplants can hinder photosynthesis and growth. Regularly cleaning leaves ensures plants receive adequate sunlight f...
- After someone planted golden bamboo beside an Oʻahu road, the single ornamental planting escaped and grew into a 1-acre patch, crowding out native plantsGolden bamboo, once a beloved addition to gardens, is now recognized as an invasive menace. Its rapid growth through underground rhizomes t...
- Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods insteadBurying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient...
- Preity Zinta plants bananas in her backyard along with other fruits and vegetables. Actress shares 2 tips on how to grow bananas at homePreity Zinta transformed her Los Angeles backyard into a thriving home garden. She cultivates various fruits, vegetables, and herbs, includ...
- CenturyPly targets Rs 12,000 crore revenue by FY31, sees housing demand and exports driving growthThe company is expanding capacity across plywood, laminates, MDF, and particle board. New manufacturing facilities and branding investments...
- Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
- How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.Aluminum foil is a versatile tool for gardeners, offering a range of cost-effective solutions. For instance, reflective ground cover enhanc...
- Five to eight more semiconductor plants to come up in eight years: PM ModiAddressing the nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, the prime minister said India's semiconducto...
- ETMarkets Management Talk| MAN Industries eyes bigger Saudi footprint; region could contribute 35–40% of revenue in 3 years: Nikhil MansukhaniMAN Industries expects Saudi Arabia to become a major growth driver, contributing 35–40% of revenue within three years. The company is targ...
- In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winterTomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants ca...
- A massive jellyfish swarm clogged cooling-water filters at France’s Gravelines nuclear plant, forcing three reactors offline and cutting output at a fourthA French nuclear facility faced major shutdowns as massive jellyfish invaded its cooling systems, resembling an incident from last year. Th...
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterwaysOriginating in 1884, water hyacinth transformed into a significant nuisance for Florida by the 1950s. This aggressive floating plant overto...
- In the early 1970s, Maui planted miconia for its spectacular purple leaves; its descendants spread across East Maui and threatened native forest watershedsIntroduced to Maui in the 1970s, Miconia calvescens, known as the velvet tree, has emerged as a significant invasive species. Its swift spr...
- 7 aluminium foil hacks to make indoor plants grow fasterAluminium foil is one of the most underrated tools for indoor plant care. From reflecting light to all parts of the plant, retaining soil m...
- In the mid-1980s, a New Zealand botanist left gorse on abandoned farmland; native trees gradually grew through it and shaded it outA botanist left gorse to restore farmland on New Zealand's Banks Peninsula. This spiky shrub provided shelter and moisture for native seedl...
- In 1875, Charles Darwin first suggested two plant species might be carnivorous, new study finds unique flower matches legendary naturalists' hypothesis. Check how does it catch insectsCatching insects comes with a potential drawback. Many carnivorous plants depend on insects for pollination and risk trapping the very visi...
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