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Where Wings Whisper Hope: Mumbai Unites for Butterfly Conservation
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 16: The delicate flutter of butterfly wings carries the profound message of hope and ecological harmony. Yet, these graceful pollinators face threats from urbanisation and environmental degradation. To spotlight their importance and inspire action, the M
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Sustaining Life: The Art of Living's Beekeeping Initiative
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2: Honey bees are nature's tiny superheroes, essential for agriculture due to their vital role as essential pollinators. Recognising the significant contribution played by honey bees in the reproduction of many plants, The Art of Living, with guidance from
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ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru organizes training on meliponiculture for ITBP
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Dr S.N. Sushil, Director, ICAR-NBAIR Bengaluru, chaired the inaugural program and emphasized the significance of pollinators in agriculture, particularly meliponiculture for producing high-value medicinal honey. He encouraged the ITBP participants to promote the benefits of pollinators, said
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Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in US for first time
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The first live specimen of a yellow-legged hornet, which “poses a threat to honeybees and other pollinators,” has been detected in the wild in the United States, according to a release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture, CNN reported.
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Omega-3 oil counteracts toxic effects of pesticides in pollinators: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to new research, using an omega-3 rich oil known as "ahiflower oil" helps protect honey bee mitochondria from neonicotinoid pesticide damage. Hichem Menail, a PhD student at the Universite de Moncton in New Brunswick, Canada, carried out this research as part of a larger project.
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Study reveals how Omega-3 oil counteracts toxic effects of pesticides in p
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to new research, using an omega-3 rich oil known as "ahiflower oil" helps protect honey bee mitochondria against neonicotinoid pesticide damage. Hichem Menail, a PhD student at the Universite de Moncton in New Brunswick, Canada, conducted this study as part of a larger effort.
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Omega-3 oil counteracts toxic effects of pesticides in pollinators: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to new research, using an omega-3-rich oil known as "ahiflower oil" helps protect honey bee mitochondria against neonicotinoid pesticide damage. Hichem Menail, a PhD student at the Universite de Moncton in New Brunswick, Canada, conducted this study as part of a larger effort.
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Investing in nature improves equity, can boost economy: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, current environmental degradation trends will result in large economic losses in the coming decades, disproportionately affecting the poorest countries. But there is some good news: investing in nature can turn those losses into profits.
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Pollinators are attracted to humidity, not just fragrance: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Humidity is as crucial as aroma in drawing pollinators to a plant, according to a new Cornell-led study, enhancing basic biology and creating new avenues to boost agriculture.
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Not only fragrance, but humidity also attracts pollinators to plants: Stud
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to recent research done by Cornell University, humidity has an equal role as aroma in luring pollinators to a plant. This finding advances basic biology and creates new opportunities for agriculture.
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Study: Novel insecticides have devastating effects on honey bee health
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to recent study, insecticides containing flupyradifurone and sulfoxaflor can have a devastating effects on honey bee health.
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Researchers reveal satellites and drones can help save pollinators
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Exeter [England], May 20 (ANI): According to the University of Exeter, satellites and drones can provide critical information to help protect pollinators.
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