Plants
Embassy of Pakistan in Sofia Presented Pakistani Mangoes to the Bulgarian Public
The Embassy of Pakistan in Sofia organized two main events for promoting Pakistani mangoes on 8th and 9th August 2021.
Cacti aficionado, with over 4,000 cacti in 1,800 species, to open botanical garden in Mures
A passionate grower of cacti of Mures County, Cristian Sergiu Gavriloaie, who owns, in Ideciu de Jos, a greenhouse with over 4,000 cacti from 1,800 different species, intends, at some point, to open a botanical garden that could be freely visited and where correctly acclimatized cacti could be acquired.
Roses from all EU member states on display in Volčji Potok
Volčji Potok – An exhibition of roses from all European Union member states has opened in the Arboretum Volčji Potok botanical gardens to mark the Slovenian presidency of the Council of the EU and present rose growing culture as an integrating element in the EU.
Entitled the EU in Roses, the exhibition comes upon an initiative of the Culture Ministry. It will run until 31 October.
In Montenegro, Ancient Olive Groves Return to Rightful Owners
Strolling among the olive trees, the Adriatic Sea on the horizon, Dervishi said he planned to revive his family's olive oil tradition.
"My grandfather had more than 200 olive trees in Valdanos and he was known as a respectable olive oil producer," he told BIRN. "I can't achieve his level of production but at least I will try to make our olive grove sustainable."
Scientists revive 32,000-year-old plant right out of the Pleistocene!
The oldest plant ever to be “resurrected” has been grown from 32,000-year-old seeds beating the previous record holder by some 30,000 years
Turkey world's largest hazelnut, cherry, fig, apricot, quince producer
Turkey is the world's number one producer of hazelnuts, cherries, figs, apricots, quinces, and poppies, according to official Agriculture and Forestry Ministry data.
Turkey has reaped the largest agricultural income in the EU for the last decade, and is among the top countries in the world, said the data, as analyzed by Anadolu Agency.
Endangered corpse flower blooms in Warsaw
The endangered Sumatran Titan arum, a giant foul-smelling blossom also known as the corpse flower, went into a rare, short bloom at a botanical garden in Warsaw, drawing crowds who waited for hours to see it.
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Bulgarian Rose Growers Destroy Plantations of Rosa Damascena in Protest
Rose growers in Karlovo region, central Bulgaria, staged a protest this morning to alert that the sector is in a severe crisis. Oil-bearing Rosa Damascena thrives best in our country - this is the reason why this product is so expensive, but it is very difficult to cultivate.
New cornflower species discovered in eastern Turkey
A new endemic cornflower species has been found in the Hekimhan district of the eastern province of Malatya.
Peach trees blossom in western Aydın
Blooming peach gardens in Turkey's western Aydın province draw the attention of onlookers with their enchanting views during the spring season. (AA Photo)
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