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FBTR: ‘We don’t see any problems with reprocessing’ Putting the FBTR to the litmus test IGCAR is taking up yet another challenge. The scientists are putting the reactor to the litmus test of automatically shutting down at the very first instance of a fuel leakage. “We want to take one subassembly [that contains the ... Co-location of fuel reprocessing, refabrication PFBR: work on to increase the burn-up by 50 per cent The current burn-up target for the mixed oxide fuel in the PFBR is 1 lakh MW days/tonne. The scientists at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam are striving to increase this by 50 per cent to 1,50,000 MW ... Algae’s surprising new application Some varieties of algae, a kind of unicellular plant, contain an enzyme called hydrogenase that can create small amounts of hydrogen gas. Many believe this is used by nature as a way to get rid of excess reducing equivalents that are ... Metallic fuel for fast breeders after 2020 The scientists are aiming at a breeding ratio of 1.5 for the metallic fuel Safeguarding cancer patients’ fertility Scientists have found a way to store and grow a woman’s immature eggs in the laboratory using a technique which could be used to protect the fertility of women undergoing chemotherapy. Anti-cancer drugs can often destroy the ... Management of banana pseudostem borer Banana Pseudostem borer is a serious pest in banana plantations of Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The pest breeds throughout the year but is more active during summer and monsoon.The weevil ...
‘Smart’ biofuel crops ensure food and environmental security The leftover stalks after juice extraction, can be used for animal feed Plant extract I am interested to know whether any plant extracts are available or can be made to control pests which affect my apple and wheat fields? S. Gurbajhan Singh LudhianaAbout 300 grams of garlic can ...
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