PANT VARSITY DEVELOPS WAY TO USE PINE LEAVES TO BOOST RURAL ECONOMY AND REDUCE FOREST FIRES

Researchers at GB Pant Agriculture and Technology University in Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar, have discovered a method to convert pine leaves (pirul), the primary cause of forest fires, into valuable bio-grease and bio-resin. The research promises to prevent forest fires and enhance the local economy.

Tarannum Jahan, under the mentorship of Prof T K Bhattacharya and Prof A K Verma from the biochemistry department of the College of Sciences and Humanities, led the research. "The bio-grease we developed reduces friction in ball bearings and prevents rust, while the bio-resin is highly effective for glueing plywood," said Verma.

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