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MIT researchers gave freshly cut pak choy melatonin through tiny needles; the vegetables stayed saleable for 4 extra days at room temperature without refrigerationResearchers at MIT have developed innovative microneedles capable of delivering melatonin directly into vegetables post-harvest, drasticall...- These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsWhy should one be careful of the market at this juncture? One reason is that stocks are still not cheap. Even after all the nervousness of ...
- Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruitHarvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with venti...
- Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 daysTo enhance the flavor and texture of pears, it's important to note that they are usually harvested while still firm. For a speedy ripening ...
- In 2021, NASA grew Hatch chile peppers on the International Space Station; over 137 days, the plants produced harvestable fruit with unusually straight stemsIn 2021, NASA astronauts successfully cultivated Hatch chile peppers aboard the International Space Station, observing that the lack of gra...
- In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pestsA University of Florida scientist developed a mosquito "diet pill" using a digestive hormone. This hormone is delivered through algae, whic...
- 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...
- The hidden mathematical pattern inside your money plant's leaves will blow your mindChinese Money Plant leaves hide a mathematical pattern shaping leaf veins in Voronoi geometry. This discovery shows nature using precise le...
- Why high and low humidity settings can change how long produce lastsA simple fridge adjustment can keep vegetables fresh for longer. Setting crisper drawer humidity correctly slows moisture loss. Leafy green...
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
- What Triggers Garlic to Sprout Weeks Earlier Than Expected?Garlic bulbs sprout prematurely due to temperature, humidity, and internal changes. Research from Mexico, Iran, India, and Bangladesh revea...
- Why Trees in the “Crooked Forest” of Poland All Bend in the Same DirectionIn northwestern Poland, the Crooked Forest features around 400 Scots pines with uniformly bent trunks, a phenomenon scientists attribute to...
- There is a ready fix for Bengaluru's big problem, but many oppose itJust a while ago, Bengaluru was reeling under severe water scarcity. It has become some sort of a recurrent problem for the city. According...
- Animal-free protein maker Zero Cow Factory raises $4 millionThe funds will be used to accelerate the company’s research and development efforts, scale up production capacity and also obtain regulator...
- Quantum Leap: Alternative meat market is expected to grow 10 times by 2029The burger patties of Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, which use proteins from pea, mung bean, soy and potato, and which are said to appro...
- IFFCO launches nano-tech based fertilisers for on-field trialsThese environment-friendly products have been introduced for the first time in India and have potential to reduce usage of conventional che...
- Pink bollworm may hit cotton output in Maharashtra, TelanganaAccording to the agriculture departments, the cotton crop that was sown before June 15 has been infested with pink bollworm above the econo...
- Drought-hit Andhra Pradesh farmers spray crops with banned animal hormone 'oxytocin'Widely used by farmers to artificially promote growth in fruits and vegetables, oxytocin is banned for use in agriculture and animal husban...
- How Kerala is making the most of organic farming revolutionKerala agri minister KP Mohanan said the state is now meeting over 70% of its demand for vegetables on its own compared with just 20% a few...
- Gujarat substantially expanding area under organic farmingUnder the organic component coverage of NHM, 2047 hectares has been reported across the country in 2010-11, with Gujarat alone accounted fo...
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