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,...
The Enviropig is a genetically modified (GM) pig developed to reduce phosphorus pollution in the environment caused by pig farming. Created through biotechnology research at the University of...
Oncomouse, also known as the Harvard Mouse, is a genetically engineered laboratory mouse that carries an activated oncogene, making it highly susceptible to developing cancer. Created in the...
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 a landscaping method designed to reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation by using drought-resistant plants and water-efficient design principles. The term originates from the...
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...
The Afghan Civil War of 1928–1929 was a brief but consequential conflict triggered by resistance to the reformist policies of King Amanullah Khan. The upheaval brought significant political,...
