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Blood — a preferred choice Harvesting stem cells from blood is a painless procedure. Faster engraftment translates to reduced chances of getting infected and quicker recovery time. Taking a leaf from a plant's book Cheap supplies of hydrogen fuel may be obtained in the future by mimicking the method plants use to split water. The mechanism underpins the photosynthetic water-splitting reaction. Elements 113 and 115 discovered TWO SUPER heavy elements, element 113 and element 115, have been discovered by scientists. The team observed atomic decay patterns, or chains, that confirm the existence of these two elements. In these decay chains, element 113 is produced via ... First look at AIDS virus A TEAM of University of Florida scientists has taken a first look at the surface of the AIDS virus. The findings enhance our understanding of how HIV is formed and how it attacks our immune system. A process similar to a CAT scan, electron ... Blink' and you might miss it...but your brain won't NEW RESEARCH reveals that although we may not be aware of all that we see, our brains are registering this information. We are bombarded with visual stimuli while driving, shopping and watching television. Our ability to perceive and react ... Changing paradigms in science and technology There is no doubt that the S&T policy of India is one of the best. But much needs to be done for its speedy and effective implementation. Management of spiralling whitefly SPIRALLING WHITEFLY, Aleurodicus disperses, is a polyphagous pest and infests the lower surface of the leaves. This results in abundant honeydew, which favours the development of heavy sooty mould thereby hindering photosynthetic ... Modified panchakavya for better yield Panchakavya application is more profitable than recommended fertilizers and chemical spray.
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Micro-irrigation ideal for jasmine cultivationAN ENTERPRISING flower grower, Mr. P.Chinnadurai of Thedavur village, Gengavalli taluk of Salem district in Tamil Nadu has laid an ingeniously designed drip system in 25 cents of land for raising jasmine (Jasminum sambac) flowers. "Drip ... Leguminous plants
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