Farmers rely on pesticides to protect crops, but these chemicals build up in soil over time. Like poison, they kill good microbes and turn fertile land into ‘dead zones’ where nothing grows well. This crisis affects food safety and farmer livelihoods across India
Researchers at Osmania University discovered superhero microbes hiding in pesticide-polluted fields! They collected 12 resilient strains, then handpicked the 5 strongest ones. These microbes naturally ‘eat’ toxic chemicals.
When added to contaminated soil, these lab-grown microbes multiply FAST (doubling every 40 mins!). In just 21 days, they break down 75-90% of pesticides. It’s like sending a cleanup crew to restore the land!