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...
Bihar’s GI-tagged Mithila Makhana expands global footprint, exports cross 7,000 tonnesUnion Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the international success of Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana in a recent post. The product's popu...
Varun Dhawan invests in Better Nutrition, backs biofortified farmingThe initiative emphasizes biofortification, which enhances nutrient levels directly through crop varieties and farming practices. Varun Dha...
No chopping, onion, or garlic: Mumbai nutritionist shares Bengali paneer bhapa recipe with 30 g protein for NavratriIn celebration of Navratri, Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana presents a delightful protein-packed Bengali-style paneer bhapa recipe. Th...
Sarbananda Sonowal calls Congress ‘seed of division’, hails Modi as architect of new IndiaSarbananda Sonowal addressed a large gathering at the BJP's Jan Jagaran Rally in Dibrugarh. He asserted their commitment to India's unity, ...
China's ByteDance sets up AI safety team, launches global hiring driveIn a proactive move to address concerns surrounding artificial intelligence safety, ByteDance's AI research division, Seed, is assembling a...
PCOS, fertility and bone health: Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam shares 5 foods women should eatAs women progress through various life stages, their dietary requirements evolve significantly. Dr. Pal Manickam emphasizes the importance ...
PCOS, fertility and bone health: Gastro doctor, Dr Pal highlights 5 kinds of food women should not ignoreGastro doctor Dr Pal has highlighted five food groups women should include regularly to support their health through different life stages....
In the 1700s, European teasel reached America, including a type used to finish cloth; today it grows in 43 of 48 lower states, and one plant can make 2,000+ seedsIntroduced to North America in the 1700s for its valuable role in the textile industry, teasel quickly outgrew its intended purpose, becomi...
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...
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...
Mahindra begins commercial rollout of MaxSeeder to tackle stubble burningMahindra & Mahindra has initiated commercial production of its new multi-crop seeding machine called Maxseeder. This machine is designed to...
Bayer’s DirectAcres crosses 2,00,000 acres in IndiaBayer brings together its capabilities in Seeds & Traits, Crop Protection, Digital Farming Solutions and agronomy with tailored mechanizati...
In 1879, a Michigan professor buried bottles of seeds; 142 years later, scientists opened one and found some could still sproutWilliam James Beal started the experiment. He wanted to understand how long seeds could remain alive in soil without germinating. His work ...
Black seeds inside home-canned tomatoes can look like spoilage; a harmless reaction with iron or other minerals may be responsible if the jar stayed sealedWhen home-canning tomatoes, dark flecks on the seeds can appear due to interactions between minerals and plant chemicals. This phenomenon i...
Mumbai nutritionist’s podi recipe adds a spicy twist to everyday meals. No fancy ingredients; only seeds and curry leavesMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has revealed a recipe for a spicy podi, which enhances various meals. This South Indian dry spice blen...
No dairy, only 3 ingredients: Mumbai nutritionist shares easy pumpkin seed milk recipe with 2g protein per 100 mlPumpkin and sesame seeds provide essential nutrients and can be turned into a nutritious milk beverage. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khuran...