Current Discoveries
- New population of critically endangered bamboo lemur discovered in Madagascar
July 2008. Scientists have confirmed the existence of a previously unknown population of Greater bamboo lemurs in Madagascar more than 400 kilometres from the only other place where the Critically Endangered species is known to live, greatly raising hopes for its survival..... - New Deep-Sea Bamboo Coral Discovered On NOAA-Supported Mission; 'Live, 4,000-year-old Corals'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Scientists identified seven new species of bamboo coral discovered on a NOAA-funded mission in the deep waters of the Papah?naumoku?kea Marine National Monument. Six of these species may represent entirely new genera, a remarkable feat given the broad classification a genus represents. A genus is a major category in the classification of organisms, ranking above a species and below a family. Scientists expect to identify more new species as analysis of samples continues....
Introduction To Bamboo
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Bamboo is known as worlds best engineering material. Due to its high tensile strength compared to tick wood and mild steel. They can be grown for processing into beautiful flooring, high quality paper and soft bamboo clothing. They are also strong contenders for large-scale biomass crop cultivation, for the production of renewable carbon-neutral energy and biofuels. Its biological characteristics make it a perfect tool for reducing carbon di oxide levels in atmosphere. It generates more O2 than equivalent strands of trees, protect against U. V rays and is an atmospheric and soil purifier. On the other hand, bamboo identification is usually far from easy. It is often unkind even to the expert, and the literature usually looks indigestible and frightening. The growing requirements of different species vary enormously. The intrinsic characteristics of different species that give them their individual aesthetic appeal, or make them suitable for any of the thousands of uses to which they can be put will obviously also vary. Therefore it is important to have a reliable and consistent system of names, so that the best species can be selected for growing in the right environment for a purpose to which it is well suited. Bamboo finds its importance in therapeutic world (chawanprash) because of high antioxidant properties and nutrient values (high flavin and phenolic compounds) , low in fat, high in edible fibers and reach in mineral.
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International network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) has developed 2 databases, which can get a better understanding of bamboo trade and trade development, but there is no such database available that can give a proper information regarding this "GREEN GOLD".So the contributors has emphasized to develop a scientific database with academic and social values as per regional needs. Moreover, it was hoped that it would make the collection of publications infinitely more accessible, and this has been borne out by a very extensive list of visitors.
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