Environmental contamination and high production cost could now be eliminated with the discovery of a botanical pesticide using Jatropha curcas (tubang-bakod), say scientists from the Central

Researchers at Nottingham university UK, have identified 35 different kinds of inheritable genes responsible for a frnit's colour, taste and ripeness through hormonal control. Experts will soon be

A simple and low-cost system has been devised in UK for restoring deserts. Called 'LandCover', the system is a growing medium based on a matrix that is an ultra water absorber and re-establishes

Genetically engineered crops could reclaim the vast areas of land poisoned by the rapid strides of development

Tissue culture helps scientists protect endangered flora

A high value mulberry leaf can be used as animal feed for tastier, thicker milk and increased egg

Researchers are now trying to develop natural weapons to scare off pests by studying the olfactory mechanism of plants that emit odours when attacked by insects

A new technique for early detection of mastitis in cows has been developed by British researchers

The World Bank has sponsored an international project aimed at deve

Investigators in France have shown that bioengineered plants that disrupt fungal cell walls are resistant to fungal pests and they can reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fungicides. The group