Kerala researchers batting for better understanding of the flying mammal On a clear-the-air campaign for bats, a team from Kerala is on a mission to train the next generation of bat researchers The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024
‘Climate change has reduced number of rainy days’ National workshop held at the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) at Peechi, in connection with World Water Day recently. The Hindu · Mar 24, 2024
A turf war with the wild Kerala's human-wildlife conflict crisis detailed, including recent tragic incidents and the government’s efforts to address the issue The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024
Scientists discover new fungus species in Thrissur Scientists have discovered a new fungus species, Trichoglossum syamviswanathii, from Kerala. Researchers from the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Botanical Survey of India, and the University of Hyderabad are behind the discovery of the new fungus species. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Kole wetlands face threat of alien plants Cabomba furcuta, popularly called as Pink Bloom due its massive flowering, has been a new threat in addition to water hyacinth and Salvinia molesta The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Vehicle fires bring ambrosia beetles under scrutiny KFRI launches study on beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus suspected of causing vehicle fires. Beetle is feared to become a pest to natural rubber trees. Research to focus on managing ecological threats & potential maintenance of beetle & its responses to fuel pipes. Ethanol blended petrol seen as underlying cause. Abrupt climatic… The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023
KFRI to map frogs with public participation during monsoon KFRI to map frogs with public participation during monsoon The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023
Binding material for incense sticks developed by KFRI gets patent A binding material for incense sticks or incense cones developed by the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has been awarded a patent. The new binding matrix or adhesive is eco-friendly, less polluting and costs less compared to the existing ones, according to KFRI researchers The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023
Legendary Parambikulam teak still growing 500-year-old Kannimara teak has grown by 1.85 m in height, 9 cm in girth in last five years The Hindu · Jul 6, 2022
Coir fibre root trainers, developed by Kerala Forest Research Institute, gaining popularity The product, which can replace plastic growbags, will be launched in Kannur district on June 5 The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022