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Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

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Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

The synchronous mass flowering and subsequent die-off of bamboo across forest landscapes can trigger a chain of ecological shocks — from invasive weed outbreaks and intense wildfires to rodent population explosions and spikes in human-elephant conflict, a study by Dr. T.V. Sajeev of the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur, Keralam, has warned. Published…

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Game-changer virus developed by Kerala Forest Research Institute can help save teak plantations

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Game-changer virus developed by Kerala Forest Research Institute can help save teak plantations

Teak defoliator larva (Hyblaea puera) killed using HpNPV | Photo Credit: special arrangement A revolutionary technology developed by the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) can transform the way teak plantations are protected from their most notorious pest – the teak defoliator moth (Hyblaea puera). The institute has successfully identified, mass-produced and patented a naturally occurring…

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