The decision is being implemented under the Green Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiative of the provincial government. Initially, three economic zones would be shifted to solar energy. In the future, the capacity of the solar energy plants would be further upgraded to cater to the energy demands of the industrial units. The initiative will help in the … Read more
For the first time, scientists have successfully grown plants in lunar soil. Scientists tested the hard lunar dirt obtained by NASA’s Apollo astronauts to see if anything would sprout on it. The findings astounded the researchers, who discovered that “plants actually grow in lunar stuff.” According to The Associated Press, Robert Ferl of the University … Read more
Engineer Fabien Esculier will never forget his grandmother’s unorthodox approach to gardening; in fact, it motivated him to pursue a career in the field. Human urine may seem like a crude way of fertilizing plants in the era of industrial agriculture, but as researchers look for ways to reduce reliance on chemicals and cut environmental … Read more
JERUSALEM: A six-year multinational study led by Israeli researchers has found a key mechanism that helps plants cope with water shortages, Israeli Tel Aviv University (TAU) said. The finding was revealed in a study published in the journal Science Advances, conducted by researchers from TAU, in collaboration with their colleagues in Israel, Switzerland, Germany, the … Read more
BEIJING: The production of Pakistani honey has the potential to rise 10 times, a report released by the China-Pakistan Agricultural and Industrial Information Cooperation Platform (CAPIC) noted. In Pakistan, the honey industry has a favourable reputation and huge potential in making people’s life sweeter. Endowed with rich bee species and flower plants, Pakistan can and … Read more
KARACHI: The Karachi-based project of Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited (SPEL’s Karachi plant) has commenced commercial operations, a statement issued by the company said on Monday. The company already operates three plants; one in Kot Lakhpat and two in Pandoki, Lahore, it added. “The company is on the path of steady growth. Manufacturing facilities are being … Read more
