New plant species discovered in China
Currently, there are fewer than 50 individual plants of the new species in three localities in Yunnan.
Jan 03, 2018, 16:07 PM IST
Researchers discover endangered plant species in China
Researchers from the Qixinghe National Nature Reserve identified more than 5,000 waterwheel plants scattered in an area of over 600 sq.metres in the reserve during an observation tour between September 20 and 23
Sep 29, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Over 300 plant species discovered in 2016: Botanical Survey of India
The Plant Discoveries 2016 - a compilation published by BSI on June 5 - reveals 206 species as new to science, and 113 species having new distributional record for India.
Jun 07, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Three forest research institutes develop 20 high-yielding varieties of plant species
FRI in Dehradun has worked for more than a decade on ten improved varieties of 'Melia dubia' and three clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis, the timber which is in high demand in the industry.
Feb 27, 2017, 21:56 PM IST
Invasive plants species could be promoted as food
Invasive plant species such as alligator weed, which threatens natural ecosystem, could be promoted as a food product to sustainably manage excessive growth of these alien invaders as well as strengthen food security, a new study has said.
Nov 30, 2016, 16:34 PM IST
New plant species discovered in Japan
The results of his examination showed that this five-centimetre-long plant species is closely related to the Sciaphila japonica of the Triuridaceae family but was overall a different species.
Feb 21, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
