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Just for the knowledge of mine and people associated with me,I want to know the updated information on the status of number of genera and species found in world,as on date.

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Who is the author of highest number of books published in botany?

Is it possible by any individual botanist to write and publish over 166 books in one's life span?

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Which tree is the oldest living tree in the world?

We want to know that except the c.4600 yrs old Pine,is there any other living plant which is oldest. In Prayaraj,India there is a Ficus benghalensis tree which is known as "Akshay Vat" and is...

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Is there any data base of the plant species used by ethnic communities in the world?

Lots of publications are seen in the field of ethnobotany.We are interested to know that how many and which species are recorded so far,being used by ethnic communities?

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What is the botanical name of "Kalpvriksha"?

We would be grateful to know the botanical name of the most celebrated tree of Ancient India

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What are the ill effects of fatty lever and how can it be cured?

Can fatty lever be lethal?Whether LIV 52 or any other medicine can cure it?Why one gets fatty lever?

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Who has written maximum number of books under single authorship in Plant Taxonomy (Angiosperms & Gymnosperms)?

Myself and people associated with me will be grateful to know the most celebrated author in Plant Taxonomy

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Do we have devoted people to translate text books of science subjects for BSc level and upwards, in Hindi and/or other Indian languages?

We have observed that most of the students get their pre-graduation teaching in their mother tongue but as soon as they go for graduation,the only medium available is English,due to which,such...

06 July 2018 4,505 3 View

What is science behind faith?

Throughout world human beings believe in miracles of faith which is reflected in Hollywood, Tollywood Bollywood etc.Devotees of Lord Buddha,Jesus Christ, 84 crores of God's/Goddesses in India, all...

06 July 2018 9,494 1 View

Is there any hope of the lustless & greedless world?

There is a saying that mother Nature has every thing for our need but nothing for our greed.But when one species of her children is adamant to ruin every thing for his greed and lust,who can save...

06 July 2018 8,320 8 View

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