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BHU Discovers New Phytopathogenic Fungus, Epicoccum indicum

BHU Discovers New Phytopathogenic Fungus, Epicoccum indicum

Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi have made an important discovery in the field of plant pathology. They have identified a new species of phytopathogenic fungus, Epicoccum indicum, which is responsible for leaf spot disease in Chrysopogon zizanioides (vetiver). This finding is crucial for agricultural research, as vetiver is widely used for medicinal

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Largest pink diamond in 300 years “Lulo Rose” found in Angola

Largest pink diamond in 300 years “Lulo Rose” found in Angola

A rare pure pink diamond, believed to be the largest found in 300 years, has been unearthed in Angola, a country in Central Africa. The Lulo Rose is a type 2a diamond, meaning it has few or no impurities. It is the fifth largest diamond recovered from the Lulo mine – a joint venture between Australia’s Lucapa Diamond Company and the Angolan government. Dimensions of Lulo

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A new species of wasp from the genus Kudakrumia was found in Goa

A new species of wasp from the genus Kudakrumia was found in Goa

Scientists have recently identified a new species of wasp from the genusKudakrumia in Goa. The wasp, Kudakrumia rangnekari, has been named after Goa-based researcher Parag Rangnekar. It belongs to genus Kudakrumia. The Kudakrumia is a genus of primitive wasps that is described and previously known only from Sri Lanka. The new species was collected Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary. The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South Goa district,

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