Shimla: In a step to curb the increasing frequency of landslides in Himachal Pradesh, the state govt is introducing a bio-engineering initiative, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday ...

WASHINGTON — Vetiver is a coarse, stubborn grass that grows 6 feet tall, and under warm tropical sunlight may send roots down 12 feet or more. Its strength may present it with a bright future. The ...

Vetiver grass, native to tropical areas of Asia, is helping Ugandanfarmers protect Lake Victoria and restore degraded farmland. Its roots grow up to 1.5 meters deep – preventing erosion and retaining ...

One of the major health hazards facing Guam's reefs is soil erosion resulting in sedimentation and suffocation of the complex organisms that make up a reef system. A soil science professor has put his ...