Pearls are beautiful, shiny gems found inside certain types of shellfish. They are formed when a tiny particle enters the shell. The mollusc covers it with layers of a substance called nacre. Over ...

Pearl oyster farming represents a sophisticated intersection of aquaculture, marine biology and sustainable economic development. The production process involves the careful selection of oysters, the ...

BENGALURU: The Krishi Mela at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) offers a glimpse into science, technology and the ...

Seeking to boost interest in agriculture in his part of southern India, K. Rajendra quit his job running a computer training ...

Even when abetted by the most advanced pearl-farming methods, an oyster’s chances of producing a high-quality South Sea pearl are no better than about 200 to 1. The Paspaley pearl farms, located ...