Context Lead toxicity in India continues to remain a public health concern. Lead toxicity Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison. Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition which occurs when lead builds up …
Context Invasive ornamental shrub, Lantana Camara is altering traits to spread across Indian forests. Lantana Camara Lantana camara is a species of flowering plant native to the American tropics. It was introduced in India as a decorative shrub during the …
Context Genetically engineered (GE) trees are a new frontier of plant biotechnology. While US, intends to release GE trees in the wild, experts have warned of its possible environmental impacts. Genetically Engineered trees A genetically modified tree is a tree …
Context Despite policy measures to encourage women in science, social and institutional hurdles hinder their progress STEM The acronym “STEM” was coined by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation in 2001. “STEM” is a curriculum based on the …