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Of quakes and killer waves Physics of the tsunami The speed of the tsunami is governed by the water depth. Speed reduces and wave height increases as it approaches the shore. Scientific breakthroughs of the year EVIDENCE FOR the prolonged presence of potentially-life-supporting, salty, acidic water on the surface of Mars claims top honors as the Breakthrough of the Year, named by Science and its publisher, AAAS, the non-profit science society. ... Management of sorghum shoot fly Withering of leaves is a typical symptom of shoot fly infestation. Botanical insecticides in controlling Spodoptera Neem extract when applied in tobacco was observed to cause reduction of feeding by caterpillars. Army worms can be tackled by applying turmeric.
SPEAKING OF SCIENCE Stress clips chromosomes and advances ageing "PEOPLE WHO are stressed over long periods tend to look haggard, and it is commonly thought that psychological stress leads to premature ageing and the earlier onset of diseases of the ageing". Thus starts a paper from the group of Dr. ...
FARMER'S NOTEBOOK Systematic pruning helps to boost cocoa yields COCOA PLANTS should be pruned systematically for proper canopy management to maintain the desired the shape and size. It will help in optimising the productivity. "With the right plant architecture, maximum leaf area can be ensured and ... Rust disease ANSWER: Most of the diseases of groundnut can be managed by treating the soil before sowing with microbial control agents like Trichoderma viride. Readers are invited to send their queries with full postal address to `Farm ... Moringa propagation ANSWER: Moringa is generally propagated by softwood cutting. The improved varieties are best propagated through seeds. Readers are invited to send their queries with full postal address to `Farm Queries,' The Hindu, Kasturi ...
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