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Reviving ancient Antarctic bacteria

Information Technology


IT TRENDS
Toxic junkyards of cyberia
A tsunami of spam strains scarce Internet bandwidth and transforms half of all email into hazardous waste; but some help is on the way


Agriculture


FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
Success in more ways than one
He is earning more than two lakh rupees from his piggery and quail units

Controlling shoot borer in turmeric
Rhizome shoot borer is a serious pest of turmeric. It feeds on the growing point of the plant and affects its growth.The larvae tunnel into the pseudostem and feed on the growing point and internal tissues. Withering, yellowing and ...


FARM QUERIES
More returns
I have about 10 nutmeg trees giving low returns. The trees are too close to each other. Please let me know how to get more returns. P. VATSALA
Palghat, Kerala Nutmeg trees (Jatikai) should not ...


FARM QUERIES
Castor cultivation
I would like to know where I can get information on castor cultivation in Tamil Nadu. D. NARAYANAN
Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu You may contact the Professor and Head, Oilseed Research Station, Tamil ...


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