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Researchers discover how fungus helps destroy harmful food toxin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Patulin, a mycotoxin generated by various fungi, is harmful to a wide range of creatures, including humans, mammals, plants, and microbes. Many of these fungi species tend to grow on damaged or decaying fruits, specifically apples, and even contaminate apple products such as apple sauce, app
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Study reveals how plants pass down genetic memories
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
When organisms pass on their genes to future generations, they include more than the DNA code. Some additionally transmit chemical indicators that guide cells on how to use the code
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First line of defence against deadly ToCSV tomato virus explored
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
For the first time, scientists at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have examined the molecular genetics of tomato plants' defence mechanisms against a destructive "young" Southern African virus. The well-known tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) is known to be resistant to individuals
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Techno Paints launches Colour Banks
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 28: Techno Paints, which manufactures and sells paints, on Monday said it introduced the latest Colour Banks technology. According to it, only 5-6 companies are using this technology in India. Terming the launch of Colour Banks as a major milestone for t
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6.75 lakh potted foliage, flowering plants to adorn Delhi streets during G
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Six months down the line when greening efforts along roads and avenues associated with the G-20 Summit started in the national capital, with Delhi LG, VK Saxena taking the initiative of greening the Sardar Patel Marg, 6.75 Lakh pots of flowering and foliage plants will adorn the 61 roads
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Six dairy plants in Uttar Pradesh to be given on lease for 10 yrs
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to officials, among the 6 dairy plants chosen for leasing by the UP government, some plants are completely shut down, while others are not operating at their full capacity.
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Uttarakhand CM meets Union Energy Minister, requests 400-450 MW power allo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Union Energy Minister RK Singh was requested to make a permanent allocation of 400-450 MW from coal-based plants to secure the base load in view of the energy security of the state and to make the state free from power cuts.
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Akshay Kumar plants a kiss on Anupam Kher's forehead
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Sunday dropped a cute picture with Akshay Kumar but what caught our attention was ‘OMG 2’ fame planting a kiss on Kher’s forehead.
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Uttar Pradesh plants 4.52 crore Sheesham saplings this year during drive
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Saplings of Indian Rosewood (sheesham) had the highest share in the annual plantation drive in Uttar Pradesh with 4.52 crore, according to the official data.
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CAPF plantation drive: Amit Shah plants 4th crore sapling at CRPF's group
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday planted the fourth crore sapling at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Group Centre here in Greater Noida.
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Climate change slows 'global plant water use efficiency': Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire discovered that water use efficiency has plateaued since 2001, implying that plants are absorbing less CO2 and consuming more water, which could have implications for carbon cycling, agricultural production, and water resources.
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Uttarakhand CM plants saplings at Guchhu Pani under 'Meri Mati Mera Desh'
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday planted saplings at Guchhu Pani (Rovers Cave) in Dehradun under the program 'Salute to the Heroes' organised under the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign.
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