Tag: Species
New study to help develop salt-tolerant plants
In the new study, a joint team of researchers have sequenced the genome and analyzed the salinity tolerance genes of Avicennia marina, an extremely salt-tolerant mangrove specie...........................
Genetic profile of mithun reveals unique traits
Researchers feel the genetic information about the Indian mithun could be useful in developing breeding and conservation programmes………………..
DNA barcoding helps in checking illicit trade in endangered plants
The study shows that barcoding markers can be used to correctly identify similarities within a species. DNA barcoding uses a gene or a DNA sequence to identify an organism as belonging to a particular species........
Biodiversity & afforestation initiatives in the Western Ghats of India
Over the past 40 years, Tata Power has planted saplings of fast growing tree species, native to the Western Ghats on hill slopes of the lake catchments.....
New pika species identified by NCBS plays peek-a-boo in Sikkim Himalaya
A new study based on genetic data and skull measurements by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), has identified a new species.....