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Potential of Fungi for Carbon Sequestration

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S oil is the most important terrestrial carbon sink as 80 % of carbon in terrrrstial ecosystem is stored in our soils. Soil fungi are the main regulator of this process. As decomposers, they produce organic materials with very long residence times in soil. Symbiotic fungi which colonise plant roots exert major control on the global carbon cycle. Despite its importance, fungi have not drawn the attention and hype that its powerful sequestration ability would suggest. In a time of damaging, worsening climate change, there has never been a greater need to appreciate fungi’s potential. As the “powerful knowledge nearly slipped through our fingers”. ‘Globally, at least 5b tons of carbon dioxide are sequestered within mycorrhizal networks each year, a quantity roughly equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide emitted annually by the US.’ A powerful and underappreciated ally in the climate crisis? Fungi Mycorrhizal fungal networks are a major global carbon sink. When we destroy them, we sab...
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Medinilla magnifica

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  Medinilla magnifica (Showy medinilla) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall, with opposite, firm, dark green glossy, leathery leaves, which grow to 20 – 30 cm long in an ovate shape with a short point. The stems are succulent and four angled. The weight of its heavy inflorescence makes it seem hanging. The blossoms grow in panicles up to 50 cm long, with Ovid pink bracts. The individual blooms are up to 25 mm in size and are pink, red or violet. The fruits are violet, fleshy berries, about 1 cm wide. Medinilla magnifica is extremely ideal perfect for a hanging basket. Scientific Name:   Medinilla magnifica Common Names:  Showy medinilla, Rose Grape, Magnifica Medinilla, Philippine orchid, Kapa-kapa, Javanese Rhododendron, and Love Plant. Light: It thrives best in bright, indirect sunlight but should be shaded from the hottest sun. Soil: It grows well in rich, moist but well-drained, peat moss-based mix, such as African violet potting mix. Water: Water regular...
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Never Blame.. Take Responsibility

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 🏏 Beautiful small story: 2 minutes Read👌 Dr. Rajdeep Manwani, one of *Dravid's * classmate: "Rahul Dravid never attended classes regularly & was always seen practising in nets.  One day he came to class & started writing notes with his gloves on. Seeing this, we felt uncomfortable. Everyone was laughing, whispering, Rahul Dravid continued writing for that full hour. After 1 hour, Dravid came up to Adarsh (a common friend) & said, “Adarsh, can I borrow your accounts notes bcoz exams are nearing & I haven't written many notes. So can I borrow it, xerox it & give it to you back” Adarsh replied “Rahul, I'll give you notes but could you tell me why were you wearing gloves? You came to class wearing gloves & you continued wearing it, you were wearing gloves even when teacher was dictating notes?” Rahul Dravid said to me something that day which is very interesting. He replied “You know something Adarsh, last 2 Ranji matches which I played, I had ol...
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Psychological - Type Of Intelligence

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 "According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence:  1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 2) Emotional Quotient (EQ) 3) Social Quotient (SQ) 4) Adversity Quotient (AQ) 1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) : this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons. 2. Emotional Quotient (EQ) : this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate. 3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time. People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down. A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ. Your EQ represents your Character, while your ...
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Marble Statue and Sculptor

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No Pressure No Diamond   Another interesting story from the stable of Gaur Gopal Das: In the middle of a beautiful city there was a Museum.   The floor in the Museum was laid with marble tiles. Right in the centre of the foyer was a huge marble statue, as part of the display. Many people from all over the world visited the Museum everyday and admired the beautifully crafted statue. One night, one of the marble tiles on the floor started talking to the marble statue… Hey statue, we are originally from the same mines, transported on the same lorry, brought to the same sculptor, why then do people from across the world come all the way here, step on me, stamp on me, but stand and admire you so much? This is so unfair. The marble statue replied, My dear friend, oh tile, do you remember how both of us sat there side by side in the sculptors workshop in our original forms as marble blocks? And do you recollect how the sculptor chose to work on you first? When he started using the t...
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URBAN TREES - SOIL INJECTION

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  DEEP ROOT-SOIL INJECTION FOR TREES by PRATHEEBAN MUTHUKUMAR   Soil Injection Trees in urban areas must deal with challenges rarely found in nature. Due to nearby construction and paving, trees often find themselves growing in unnatural surroundings. Soils are compacted by construction, roots are severed for foundations, sidewalks, and roadways. Open land that would absorb water to naturally irrigate and fertilize trees is often made “impervious” by this construction or paving activity. To counteract these urban challenges, it is important to provide adequate water and nutrients to the root zones of our trees. Deep Root Fertilization   is a tree care method in which Certified Arborists will use high-pressure equipment to inject a balanced mix of fertilizer and tree nutrients directly into the root base of the tree, thus maximizing the impact of the fertilization in the root system. This specialized treatment is ideal for promoting shrub and tree health throughout t...
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