In study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, US & Canadian scientists claim citation bias and overinterpretation of results may be leading to misunderstanding of fungal networks.
Sustainable use of wild species critical for food security, but threatened by overexploitation, pollution & climate change, among others, says report by intergovernmental agency, IPBES.
Most crucial work undertaken by tree ambulances is 'surgery' to help trees recover from infestation by termites, or other pests, which results in the hollowing out of bark from inside.
Researchers believe findings, published in journal World Development, could be springboard for similar assessments across India. Lead author is officer in state forest department.
Even before he became PM, Imran Khan had been on a plantation drive, urging Pakistanis to do the same. But environmentalists and local people in Khyber weren't happy.
Uttar Pradesh has planted 1,15,145 trees every year with a survival rate of 91-100%. Tamil Nadu has a survival rate of 95% & plants 24,094 trees on every year, data shows.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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