Microbes when added to contaminated environments, such as oil spill sites, can accelerate the natural biodegradation process.

Mycorrhizas are mutually beneficial symbiosis between plant roots and soil fungi, which play a central role in the uptake of nutrients by almost all plant groups. These fungi are important in crop nutrient acquisition, particularly in low input agriculture.

I was looking for a break from my typical Mumbai schedule and was for a while nursing a deep longing to visit the Nilgiris, having heard so much about its mysterious beauty and sparkling waterfalls. Sharing my views, I found a mate in my husband, who not only agreed but booked an expedition for the very next day.