Taxonomists rediscover rare plant species in Western Ghats
A group of Indian plant taxonomists have rediscovered a wild plant from the southern parts of Western Ghats after a gap of nearly 100 years....
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India unveils fastest computer to boost weather predictions
New Delhi (ISJ) ? India on Tuesday (June 02), unveiled the fastest computer in South East Asia to predict the weather systems. The computer ?Bhaskara?,...
Indian scientists design model for improved prediction of thunderstorms
Bhubaneswar (Research Matters) – The high-impact extreme weather, such as severe thunderstorms, plays havoc with normal life. In India, thunderstorms kill and injure more than...
Scientists engineer nanoparticles to detect herbicide levels
Bangalore (Research Matters) — Monitoring and managing the usage of pesticides and herbicides is a major challenge in an agriculture-driven economy like India. In recent...
Indian farm scientists develop new rice variety which uses phosphate reserves in the soil
New Delhi (India Science Wire) – Indian farm researchers develop a new rice variety, which promises to use phosphate reserves in the soil, thus bringing...
A small molecule is a big threat to health and global food security
Washington (ISJ) — Researchers at the University of Arizona have found a promising way to prevent loss of millions of tons of crops to a...
Indian agro-scientists develop cost-effective test for chickpea disease
Hyderabad (India Science Wire) – Chickpea or safed chana is an essential part of diet in many parts of the country. In order to help...
Chemical fertiliser-based subsidy approach creates crisis for India?s soil, says experts
New Delhi (ISJ) — Chemical fertiliser-based subsidy approach is the cause of fundamental crisis facing India?s soil, said experts who gathered recently in New Delhi...
Young biologist discovers a new species of Asian Pika in Sikkim
Bangalore (ISJ) ? A young biological researcher has identified a news species of Pika in the Himalayan region of Sikkim. The new specie, biologically known...
Largest-ever study reveals environmental impact of Genetically Modified Crops
Washington (ISJ) ? A new research by scientists at University of Virginia suggests, widespread adoption of Genetically Modified Crops (GM Crops) has decreased the use...