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In the late 1800s, Americans planted lesser celandine for its bright yellow flowers; it escaped gardens, reached 31 states and covered 400 acres in one Ohio park- By the late 1700s, European periwinkles had reached America; planted as ornamental ground cover, escaped plants covered 29,254 acres across 12 Southern states by 2008
- Connecticut began clearing an invasive reed from Highstead Pond in 2012; 98% was killed, and by 2017 native plant richness around the pond had increased 39%
- In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seedsIn the Big Thicket National Preserve, feral hogs significantly disrupt forest ecosystems by consuming seeds and disturbing soil. A study re...19 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Meet Leena Pettigrew, IT analyst whose houseplant hobby made $148,600 in a year from her garage while she kept her full-time jobHer journey into the plant business began as a hobby. Pettigrew and her husband, Marquise, were redecorating their home in 2022. They wante...18 Oct, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- CISF to roll out historic functional reorganisation from November 1The Central Industrial Security Force is set to reorganize its administrative structure beginning November 1. This restructuring aims to im...18 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Right question for a bearish market: Not ‘will it fall’, but ‘is the business falling’? 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 29%The best large companies are the ones FPIs own the most. So, when they decide to sell, it is precisely these high-quality stocks that see t...18 Oct, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
- Agitators shut all gates of Bokaro Steel Plant; production impactedTrained apprentices at Bokaro Steel Plant have blocked all 11 factory gates as part of their protest. This ongoing agitation, which entered...17 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Turning waste into value: How Anytech Hughes plans to turn carbon capture into a revenue stream for Indian industryAnytech Hughesis adapting Korea’s commercially proven mineralisation technology to help Indian heavy industries turn carbon capture into a ...16 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- North Carolina removed invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet in a restoration effort; an earlier removal campaign increased water clarity more than fourfold and expanded underwater grasses by 16,000 acresLake Mattamuskeet in North Carolina has seen a dedicated restoration initiative aimed at curbing the invasive common carp's adverse effects...15 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Hyundai bets on expansion; hopes to return to No 2 position in PV sales by 2028-29Hyundai Motor India plans to expand its Talegaon plant to increase production capacity for the domestic market. The company aims to enhance...15 Oct, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- Gopalan Aerospace to scale drone output to 500 a month; Rs 75 crore spent of Rs 100 crore planGopalan Aerospace India plans to raise its drone production from 25 units to 500 monthly. The company aims to expand its product lines, par...14 Oct, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
- Hyundai Motor India to invest Rs 11,000 crore at Pune plantHyundai Motor India announced plans to invest Rs 11,000 crore at its Pune facility in phases. This investment aims to expand manufacturing ...14 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- In 1848, California nursery operators brought pampas grass to Santa Barbara; it spread across the state, and one stand can release millions of seeds each yearPampas grass made its debut in California in 1848, admired for its striking appearance as an ornamental plant. However, its vigorous reprod...14 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- America brought yellow flag iris in for gardens; it escaped into wetlands, reached more than 40 states, and now congests water flow while crowding out native plantsThe yellow flag iris, first brought to North America in the 1800s, quickly evolved from an ornamental plant to a widespread ecological thre...14 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controlsThe spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates t...14 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- More thermal capacity needed to meet power demand, says CEA chiefIndia's electricity demand has grown significantly this year, with peak demand reaching record levels in recent months. The Central Electri...14 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...13 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Placing aluminium foil around potted plants: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to help indoor plants thriveUsing aluminium foil around potted plants can significantly improve light distribution and contribute to healthy growth. When strategically...12 Oct, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...11 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
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