IIT (BHU), Integral University team develops cost-effective method to grow microalgae for higher biofuel yield, boosting clean energy efforts

Researchers at IIT BHU Varanasi and Integral University Lucknow have discovered a new method for growing microalgae. This algae produces more oil, which can be used to make biofuel. The two-stage system involves growing algae in a closed tank and then shifting it to an open pond. This innovative approach increases oil content and supports…

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Varanasi: ICAR-IIVR concludes Parthenium eradication drive, highlights health risks and crop losses

A week-long Parthenium eradication and awareness program concluded at ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, highlighting the weed’s harmful effects on crops, humans, and animals. The program emphasized community participation for effective management through biological control, manual uprooting, and safe disposal. Participants learned about alternative uses, control techniques, and preventive measures against Parthenium’s spread.

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