Tweaking plants’ bio-clock can revolutionise food output
September 4th, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Tweaking the biological clock of plants could make global food shortages a thing of the past.
"Farmers are limited by the seasons, but by understanding the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Who’s stealing Delhi’s flowers and tiles?
June 10th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Rajeev Ranjan Dwivedi
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Someone is stealing the bloom from Delhi's beautification plans for the Commonwealth Games. Reports of theft of expensive ornamental plants, tiles and streetlights have ... Read more...
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World’s first sustainable system that converts pet poop into useful soil
May 14th, 2010 - 2:07 am ICT by BNO News
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (BNO NEWS) – Lawrence Green, CEO of Bokashicycle, announced Thursday that the world’s first sustainable system that converts “pet poop” into useful soil will be presented in late May.The BokashiPetCycle ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Ornamental plants to beautify Delhi for Games
May 3rd, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Delhi will be beautified with at least six million ornamental potted plants for the upcoming Commonwealth Games this year, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Common plants can help remove indoor air pollutants
November 5th, 2009 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Common indoor plants such as purple waffle, English ivy, variegated wax and purple heart plant have been found tremendously effective in eliminating harmful air pollutants in homes, offices, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Indoor plants may wreck havoc on your health
September 4th, 2009 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): Potted plants might add a certain aesthetic value to your house, but they are likely to have adverse health effects, suggests a new study.The research team headed by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Reuse water can help golf courses stay green
March 22nd, 2009 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 22 (ANI): A new research has determined that by taking advantage of reuse water, the golf industry can maintain their courses more effectively, and help them stay green. So ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Winter flower show in Tripura
January 20th, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki Das
Agartala, Jan 20 (ANI): Flower lovers thronged the Tripura Legislative Assembly Garden in Agartala to witness the annual colourful Winter Flower Show.
The four-day long event has been organised by ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Tata zoo in Ranchi breeds butterflies to create awareness
November 14th, 2007 - 2:02 am ICT by admin
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Posted in National |