The study from IISc found a previously unidentified yeast-like symbiont inside the lac insect Kerria lacca, which gives the insect its distinctive red colour and, may also provide other nutrients in return for shelter.

Water management

Bengaluru

Researchers at IISc conducted a case study of the Koramangala Challaghatta (K&C) Valley project in Karnataka to show how mixing in traditional practices can improve water conservation.

Chennai

Researchers explored how extra hot days, called temperature shocks, are directly linked to household water poverty.

Mumbai

The new study suggests that a paradigm shift towards scaled decentralised systems is necessary to achieve sustainability and resilience in urban water infrastructure.

Mumbai

Study of plastic-lined farm ponds in orchard farming and its impact on society

Madurai

Researchers from IIT B root for restoring Madurai’s historical water tank system to address the region’s water woes 

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