The first report, published in Diabetes Care in December 2010, showed that AGEs can be elevated as early as at birth, indicating that infants are highly susceptible to the inflammation associated with insulin resistance and diabetes later in life. Helen…
This programme has brought together natural and social scientists from a wide range of disciplines to look at diverse challenges, ranging from the prevention of disease in plants and animals we use for food, to communicating the risk of tick-borne…
A study reported in the current issue of the journal Weed Science conducted tests that compared conventional farming with organic systems. This research determined weed seed viability under both systems over a two-year period in two separate locations.
Research confirms a long-held belief by scientists that ground beetles play a role in weed control. Dr David Bohan, Rothamsted Research, who led the research, said “seed predation by naturally occurring beetles in farmland does have a beneficial effect, reducing…
Man is almost absolutely dependent on plants for his food. Plants are also the major source, directly or indirectly, of most clothing, fuel, drugs, and construction materials. Considering the prime improvement of plants, it is not surprising that man…
Plants are very valuable for the existence of life in this universe. We love them and want to protect them from various damages caused by insects, pests and diseases. For this purpose, we are using various poisons. These poisons…
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, have discovered the trick the orchid Epipactis veratrifolia uses to attract pollinating hoverflies. The plant’s flower practices a very special mimicry: It produces three chemical substances that are…
SUMMARY: Acceptance of wood plastic composites as a substitute for plastics and wood is a major driving force for increased annual production of wood plastic composites for large number of applications. In USA, Europe and India its demand is increasing…
Improvement means to make such modifications and amendments in the existing one that ultimately leads towards the best combinations. Crop improvement using biotechnology and genetic engineering is not a dream now. In last 10 years tremendous progresses have seen in…
When we say “Organic” a totally green, environment friendly and healthy Ideotype of a crop stand we imagine. Yes! Organic is all about the natural, green, safe, environment friendly organism which is totally free from hormones, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, antibiotics,…
