Cashew apple jinx
Maharashtra farmers do not earn much from the 1.2 million tonnes of cashew apple they grow every year. But things are looking up with PepsiCo …
Cola and fruit juices don’t mix
The possible industry response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion may not be fruitful for public health
Bael smoothie
A mango variety developed from Alphonso can withstand climate vagaries
The variety, a hybrid of Alphonso and a Mexican variety, is expected to boost mango production in country
Bushmeat contributing to Ebola epidemic, warns FAO
Ebola death toll rises to over 630
The M in IMA
Fruity delight
Pomelo not only makes tasty salads, but also has antioxidants that fight cancer
Soft drinks cause permanent damage to young mouths
Research suggests 30 seconds is all that acidic drinks need to cause lifelong damage to tooth enamel
IMA to endorse PepsiCo's food products
What genes do we share with fruit flies, roundworms?
Study comparing the human genome with that of fruit flies and roundworms can offer insights into how the information in the human genome …
Waste to wealth
Pomegranate peel can be used to make gold and silver nanoparticles
Fruit consumption reduces heart-related health risks by 40%
Study shows compared to those who never ate fruit, daily consumers of fruit cut their overall risk of death by 32 per cent
Blood from Ebola survivors should be used to treat disease: WHO
Antibodies from the blood of patients who have recovered could be transferred to those who are suffering from the viral disease
Science and Technology - Briefs
Scientists decode genes of the house fly
Understanding the fly genome could help us improve human health and the environment
EU lifts ban on import of Indian mangoes
Decision taken after ‘significant improvements’ in India’s export system
Lychee, a probable reason for acute encephalitis syndrome
Viral agents of dengue and measles could also be responsible
Meet the Lazarus creatures: six species we thought were extinct, but aren't
It is extremely difficult to determine whether a species is extinct, or just absent from an area
Fruit from Jambudweep
Jamrul, they say, gave India its ancient name of Jambudweep. The fruit was easily available till a few decades ago, but is now a rarity
Potential of Spiti Valley's wild fruit waiting to be tapped across India
In the past two decades, seabuckthorn collection has increased 20 times in the valley. Can a pan-Indian market unleash the full potential of this …
Fruit bats source of Nipah virus, confirm ICMR scientists
Scientists from the Indian Council of Medicl Research reportedly confirmed the source of Nipah virus to be fruit bats
Kings ate this fruit to restore their youth
Khirni is a life-saving fruit mentioned in ancient texts and also has medicinal properties
Smart spraying can help cut pesticide use in orchards
Researchers reported that a sensor-based spraying system saved as much as 26% in the use of pesticides and achieved an efficiency level of 95% in …
Global fruit pomace market expected to grow exponentially: study
Long discarded or used only as animal feed and compost, rising demand from health-conscious consumers will change fruit pomace’s fortunes, …
Apple line goes topsy-turvy in the Himalayas
The traditional apple growing areas are shifting with changing pattern of rainfall and increasing temperature