Imagine tiny living cleaners that eat harmful chemicals in farm soil and turn them into plant food. This isn’t science fiction – it’s happening in Indian farm fields. Thanks to the research from IIT Bombay that could transform agricultural practices. The soil these bacteria clean contains chemicals from pesticides and factory waste that can build up in seeds and plant biomass. Think of these bacteria like natural cleaners – they eat these harmful chemicals and break them down into harmless substances. Simultaneously, they produce nutrients that help plants grow better. “These bacteria work as natural cleaners of polluted environments,” explains … Continue reading IIT Bombay’s Bacteria Clean Soil, Boost Crop Yields by 50%