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The soil beneath our feet is a warzone of infections: Study reveals details

The study observed how soil bacteria can transfer antibiotic-resistant genes across species.

The study observed how soil bacteria can carry antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), microscopic instructions that can allow bacteria to survive through antibiotics. (Pexels)
Published on Jan 02, 2025 01:41 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

UP issues guidelines for soil mining

The instructions say that an individual may use the online system for registration to mine and transport more than 100 cubic metres of soil from their land. However, transporting soil from one state to another is strictly prohibited. Tehsil and police station staff are instructed to enforce these regulations rigorously.

A state government spokesperson said the state government had issued detailed instructions for the general public and farmers regarding the mining and transportation of ordinary soil. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:08 AM IST

Bahraich: Ghaghra’s wrath yatra fails to find poll resonance

Villagers here know that in a few weeks from now as the political temperature goes down with the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, the Ghaghra will swell amid the rains and eat up more land of theirs, push them even farther from the present riverbank and compel them to find a new place for their huts.

Soni working on water pump to irrigate field (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2024 06:02 AM IST
By, Bahraich

Soil potassium depletion poses threat to world food yields: Study

The study found that more potassium is being removed from agricultural soils than is being added, throughout many regions of the world.

Farmers often rely on potash as a fertiliser to replenish their field's potassium, but the price of the mineral can be quite volatile. (Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 20, 2024 11:12 AM IST
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What is eSoil and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know

Linköping University's groundbreaking study on 'electronic soil' (eSoil) and hydroponics presents hope for sustainable urban agriculture and food security.

What is eSoil and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know(Shutterstock)
Published on Dec 26, 2023 01:19 PM IST
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