MON 809 MON 809 is an Insect Resistant maize under license from Monsanto Company. Small amounts of the introduced proteins, CryIA(b) and CP4 EPSPS are present in leaves,...
Enviropig contains genes from mice and E coli bacteria which have been inserted into their DNA with absolute precision. Unlike normal pigs, Enviropigs have been designed to produce...
OncoMouse or Harvard mouse is a genetically modified laboratory mouse which carries a specific gene called an activated oncogene. The activated oncogene significantly increases the mouse’s susceptibility to...
Vermicompost is the product or process of composting utilizing various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and earthworms to create a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing vegetable...
Xeriscaping is also known as xerogardening. Xeriscaping refers to landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted...
How does Ozone Hole get created? We all know that the Polar Regions get a much larger variation in sunlight than anywhere else and during the 3 months...
While the Antarctic ozone hole is the most well-known and largest ozone hole, ozone depletion occurs globally beyond the tropics with severe seasonal depletion in the polar regions...
There are seven main types of water erosion that impact landscapes around the world. Each type has distinct causes and effects on the environment. Understanding the various forms...
Soil pollution occurs when the thin layer of healthy and productive soil, which covers the earth’s surface, is destroyed. Solid waste or rubbish is the most visible form...
Eutrophication derives from the Greek word eutrophos, meaning nourished or enriched. Eutrophication escalates rapidly when high nutrients from fertilizers, domestic and industrial wastes, urban drainage, detergents and animal,...
