Total maize production for 2024-25 reached 425 lakh tonnes from 390 lakh tonnes a year ago. The Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) estimates that by 2030-31, about 21 per cent of maize will ...

As part of the campaign, the panchayat has announced free distribution of maize seeds to farmers willing to forgo paddy transplantation. Around 8-9 kg of seed is required per acre, costing ...

Dr. Cate Shanahan highlights the dangers of certain seed oils, known as the "hateful eight," which have been linked to health issues and nutrient loss.

Are seed oils bad for you, as U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an army of “Make America Healthy Again” influencers claim? The answer (TL;DR!) is that they’re more likely to ...

Mix 1 or 2 tablespoons of dried chia seed in 1 cup of water. Let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes. This should thicken the water and release a gel-like substance from the seeds. Stir in other ...

Wuhan, China - A research team led by Professor Mingqiu Dai from Huazhong Agricultural University published a study titled "Natural variations in ZmCCT2 regulate maize mesocotyl elongation and ...

Seed oils can offer health benefits when people use them correctly as part of a balanced, nutritious diet. However, people should ensure they store and use them correctly, such as not reusing ...

In a new development, researchers have successfully created an efficient two-line system for hybrid seed production in Brassica napus (rapeseed) using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing combined with the ...

The research team demonstrated the successful knockout of the BnaMS1 and BnaMS2 genes in elite rapeseed lines using CRISPR/Cas9, producing stable male-sterile plants that retained normal female ...

Maize, a little-known crop three decades ago, continues its triumph over wheat, paddy and other crops due to its higher yield and profitability. In the current fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 ending in ...