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India's CPI inflation to ease to 4.7-4.8 pc in FY25, driven by lower food
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
December data indicates further corrections in vegetable prices, while favorable soil moisture and reservoir levels are expected to support a robust Rabi harvest. Additionally, benign global food and energy prices are expected to keep food inflation risks low in the near term.
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Strawberry production leaves long-term plastic pollution: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
esearchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large amount of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey's findings are likely to
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Researchers show that plant water stress, not termites cause mysterious ci
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Scientists have puzzled over the origin of Namibia's fairy circles for nearly half a century. It boiled down to two main theories: either termites were responsible, or plants were somehow self-organizing. Now, researchers from the University of Gottingen, benefitting from two exceptionally g
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Study predicts soil recovery following wildfires
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 25 (ANI): In addition to affecting water quality, soils are essential for plant development. However, it has been challenging to foresee how wildfires might affect water quality and plant development, according to a recent study led by a group of Colorado investigators.
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Study reveals rampaging strength of flash droughts
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Austin [Texas], April 3 (ANI): According to a new study, 'flash droughts' can come fast, drying out soil in a matter of days to a week while destroying all crops to cause huge economic losses.
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Standard digital camera, AI to monitor soil moisture for affordable smart
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Adelaide [Australia], March 15 (ANI): Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a cost-effective new technique to monitor soil moisture using a standard digital camera and machine learning technology.
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Indirect effects of rising CO2 levels on ecosystems more important than pr
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 28 (ANI): The indirect effects of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, such as changes in soil moisture and plant structure, can have a bigger impact on ecosystems than previously thought.
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