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Elephants and rhinos act as `gardeners` of forests

The progressive disappearance of seed-dispersing animals like elephants and rhinoceroses is putting ...

Five states decide to prohibit release of GM seeds

Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Karnataka have taken a decision to prohibit environme...

Indian-run NZ firm designs UAV for cloud seeding

An Indian-promoted aviation company in New Zealand is developing what it claims to be the world`s fi...

Peru researchers find remains of rare ancient insects

Researchers in Peru said they have discovered the remains of ancient insects and sunflower seeds tra...

Germany declares end to E. coli outbreak

Germany`s federal disease control institute declared on Tuesday that an E. coli outbreak is now over...

Action against Maha officers for fake seeds

The Maha govt has decided to take action against the officers found involved in supplying fake seeds...

Final phase of cloud seeding project

Scientists will soon carry out the final phase of a cloud seeding research programme.

Food watchdog advises against raw sprouted seeds

Britain`s Food watchdog has recommended that sprouted seeds be cooked thoroughly before consumption.

Defending champ Serena seeded No. 8 at Wimbledon

This will allow defending champion Serena Williams to avoid playing the highest-ranked players until...

Gut bug may cause development of Parkinson`s

H. pylori infection could play a role in the development of Parkinson`s disease.

Two dozen children hospitalised after consuming poisonous seed

Two dozen children from different villages were taken ill after consuming seeds of a poisonous pla...

Custard apples set to become seedless

Custard apple, or cherimoya is all set to go seedless.

50 students fall ill after consuming Jatropha seed

As many as 50 students of a government middle school, situated on the Haryana Agricultural Universi...

BJP demands changes in Seeds Bill

Rejecting the Seeds Bill, 2004, in its present form, the BJP said it would stage agitation before di...

National Seed Commission would be constituted: Paroda

National Seed Commission would be constituted by the Central Government on the pattern of National C...

China develops drought-resistant grass seeds

China developed 30 varieties of drought-resistant grass seeds that need watering only thrice a year.

Goa seeks Rs 100 cr as seed money for constructing new airport

The Goa government has sought Rs 100 crore from the 13th Finance commission as seed money for the ...

Cashew seed extract good for diabetics

Cashew seed extract has anti-diabetic properties, a new study has found.

Netherlands` progress to final has been easy: Seedorf

Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf believes the Dutch side has really not been challenge...

Soon, lasers may trigger showers on demand

Shooting lasers into the air can elicit the formation of water droplets, and scientists claim that t...

Seedorf keen to play on despite charity work

AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf plans to continue playing at the highest level for as long as h...

Punjab orders probe into supply of wheat seed

The Punjab Government on Thursday ordered a probe into the allegation that the farmers were not gi...

Seedorf questions Beckham`s motivation to return

AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf has questioned whether team mate David Beckham will be able to ...

Arctic seed vault hits half-million mark

Barely two years after it opened, a unique Arctic "doomsday" stockpile of all the world`s crop seeds...

Cabinet approves new Seed Bill

The Cabinet on Thursday approved the new Seed Bill that seeks to check sale of spurious seeds by ma...

Moringa seeds can be used for water purification

A new study by scientists has described how extracts from seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree can be ...

Becks should ‘strip’ to celebrate goal against ManU: Seedorf

AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf asked David Beckham to reveal his pecks against Manchester Unit...

4,000-yr-old lentil seed

Scientists have successfully sprouted a 4,000-year-old lentil seed.

Try tomato seeds `for a long, healthy life`

Want to know the secret to a long and healthy life? Just help yourself to some tomato seeds, a new s...

Seeds of green generation sprout in Indonesia

Today`s young students, not the world leaders at UN climate talks in Copenhagen, will be the ones ba...

Flaxseed oil `can reduce osteoporosis risk`

A new study by researchers from Egypt suggests that the use of flaxseed oil in food could help reduc...

Four children dead after consuming poisonous seeds

Atleast four children died and an equal number are critical after consuming seeds of a poisonous p...

Botanists bank 10 per cent of world`s plant species

Botanists at Britain`s Kew Gardens have collected seeds from 10 per cent of the world`s wild plant...

Milan Played With Courage: Seedorf

Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf said he was more than happy with the result and the match played b...

Adding flaxseed to salads can help fight prostate cancer

Adding flaxseeds to juices, salads or pancake batter can help ward off prostate cancer, say experts.

Govt for 20% cut in salaries of ministers, MPs/MLAs for a year

Battling the spectre of drought, the Congress Party and the government on Wednesday planned a serie...

Researchers develop new seedless, juicy citrus fruit

Researchers have developed a new seedless citrus fruit named DaisySL which is finely textured and ju...

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