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 India started shining not only in sports but also in research especially in Antarctica!  Yeah, Indian scientists have discovered a new plant species in Antarctica. This is the first time a plant species has been discovered in the 4 decades of the Indian Antarctic mission. A polar biologist, Prof Felix Bast stumbled at a species of moss in 2017 in the ice-covered continent And It took 5 years to confirm that it has been discovered for the first time. The biologist based in Central University of Punjab, has named the species as Bryum bharatiensis ,bharathi is one of India's Antarctic research stations . We all know that plants need sunlight, water and essential minerals for growth and only 1% of Antarctica is ice free. “The biggest question was how does the moss survive in a landscape of rock and ice”. The scientist also found that moss grows on penguin poop as it is rich in nitrogen, but the manure doesn’t decompose in this climate. Then, you may ask what about the sunlight? ...

 Spotted Lake or Lake khiluk in Canada is richly concentrated with various minerals. It contains dense deposits of magnesium sulfate, calcium, and sodium sulfates. It also contains high concentrations of eight other minerals and lower amounts of silver and titanium. Most of the water in the lake evaporates over the summer, revealing colorful mineral deposits. Large ‘spots’ on the lake appear and are colored according to the mineral composition and seasonal amount of precipitation. Magnesium sulfate, which crystallizes in the summer, is a major contributor to spot color.  Originally known to the First Nations of the Okanagan Valley (Native American Tribe) as Khiluk, Spotted Lake was for centuries and remains revered as a sacred site thought to provide therapeutic waters. It is the most mineralized lake in the world. Each spot holds a different cure due to the unique chemical content found within each puddle. Lake Khiluk is considered a saline endorheic alkali lake. The Okanag...

Theobroma cacao is also called the cacao tree. It is a small evergreen tree native to South America. Its seeds are used to make cocoa powder and chocolate. It is economically important as cocoa butter extracted from the seeds is widely used in the confectionery industry.          It is part of the family: Malvaceae,k ingdom: Plantae,  order: Malvales and s pecies : T.cacao It only grows 4 – 8 meters in height. Chocolate comes from the fruit of the kakaw tree. Kakaw’s scientific name “Theobroma” means “Food for the gods”, derived from the Greek words Theo (god) and (drink). In the Aztec language, the drink was called chocolate. Cacao contains a high level of antioxidants, minerals, theobromine and has a modulating effect on your neurotransmitters. The three main varieties of the cocoa tree are Forastero, Criollo and Trinitario Forastero:  It is approximately 95 % of the Worlds production and is considered an ordinary cocoa called “bulk Cocoa” or “c...

India, Asia's third-largest producer and exporter of coffee has started producing the world’s most expensive coffee on a small scale in Coorg district of Karnataka, India. Yeah, it is Civet coffee also known as Luwak coffee. A drink of the elite consumed widely in gulf nations and Europe, is sold for ₹20,000 - ₹25,000/ Kg abroad. It is mainly produced on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, and in East Timor also in the Philippines. It is highly-priced as it is claimed to be more nutritious and for sourcing animal dropping, wastage during process and quality certificate It is expensive because of its uncommon method of production!  Yeah, it is made from the poop of a civet cat. The feces of this cat are collected, processed, and sold. As a civet cat eats selected coffee cherries and the natural enzyme in the civet's stomach removes some of the acidity to make a smoother cup of coffee. The taste of kopi luwak varies with the type and origin of excreted been,...

  The Black Chilean Guava is a rare fruit in the Myrtle family. They are biologically classified as Ugni myricoides. Black Chilean Guava is native to Chile, the West Coast of South America. They can also be found growing in Mexico, Central America, and parts of Argentina. These are very popular in England since the 1800s. The fruit likely made its way to Australia with the British where it became a  popular fruit. In Australia and New Zealand, these are referred to as "Tessie or Tizzies berries" and are marketed as an exotic treat. Black Chilean Guavas contains a high amount of vitamin C & vitamin K. These are a good source of fiber and carbohydrates. Black Chilean Guava grows best in cooler subtropical areas and can withstand temperatures down 18-degree Fahrenheit. They grow on multiple branched trees that are an average of 1 to 2 meters in height. They appear more likely a shrub than a tree. The small fruits suspend from short bright green stems and ripen a deep burgund...

  Raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the Rose family, most of which are in the subgenus Idaeobatus. Black and purple raspberries and some - blackberry varieties have arced canes and are propagated by “tip layering” wherein the tip of the cane is buried in two to four inches (5 to 10 cm) of soil. The tip then forms its own root system. Red berries are propagated by suckers from the root of the parent plant, through leaves or roots cutting are also used for the rapid increase of varieties. Raspberry, bramble fruit of the genus Rubus. Raspberries are an economically significant crop throughout much of Northern Europe, as well as in the United States and Canada, and are thought to have evolved in eastern Asia. Fruits contain iron, vitamin C, and antioxidants and are usually eaten fresh, often with cream or ice cream. Raspberries are perennial plants with canes that live two years each. The canes are either armed with prickles ...