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Thursday, August 11, 2005
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Toughness of spider's egg-case silk cracked The fibres used to encase spider eggs are exceptionally strong, durable Consanguineous marriages and schizophrenia THE GENETIC origins of schizophrenia are well recognized. However, systematic studies of the offspring of such persons are required to enable early detection and plan intervention. Nearly 100 children born to parents with schizophrenia were ... Staying slim: add vinegar to your French fries WHILE I endeavour to eat a healthy diet, the hedonist in me occasionally surfaces and urges me to eat something I know is somewhat suspect from a nutritional standpoint. From time to time, for instance, I like to indulge in some fish and chips ... Amoebae of mistaken identity
Buckingham canal buffered tsunami fury The canal regulated the killer waves on the coastal region from Pedda Ganjam to Chennai
FARMER'S NOTEBOOK Generating higher yields with bottle gourd The fruits are medium in size, and slightly clubbed without a neck Management of cotton bollworm COTTON CROP is affected by cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), pest that causes serious damage to the crop. Following are some of the measures for controlling the pest effectively. — Pest monitoring through light traps and ... Dwarf papaya Can dwarf papaya varieties be grown in pots? Where can I get the seeds for the variety? Devesh Pant Dehra Dun Dwarf papaya varieties (Hawaian type) called red lady cannot be grown in pots. They are ideal for growing in kitchen gardens. ... Flowering plants Once every three months the plants have to be taken out of the pots and the soil around the roots removed. Light root pruning is advised and the plant must be replaced in the pot after adding farm yard manure, red soil and some stones for ...
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