A team of international researchers has discovered seven species of land snails previously unknown to science during an expedition to the 'Blue Mountain' of Mizoram, a remote region in northeastern India.

Drought resistance

Guwahati

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have discovered that while drought shrinks the vertical water channels in plants, it triggers a structural adaptation that boosts the efficiency of sideways water transport, ensuring survival in dry conditions.

Delhi

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, offer critical insights into the intrinsic nature of certain types of rice that can resist drought.

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