Scientists have discovered 62 new species of plants that can potentially survive without water due to their capability to withstand extreme dehydration. These plants, Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular Species, are capable of surviving extreme water scarcity as they enter a state of dormancy when water is unavailable.

They switch off their dormancy when the water becomes available again.&nbsp;

Researchers said that the newly discovered plants could have a wide-ranging role in agriculture, particularly in areas with a scarcity of water.

The findings related to the discovery were published in the Nordic Journal of Botany.

<h2>Plants that survive without water: What India's government said?</h2>

India's Ministry of Science and Technology said that, DT (Desiccation-Tolerant) plants have been relatively understudied. While rock outcrops are common landscapes in the Western Ghats (WG), the DT plants in the region were not officially discovered.

<h2>Who discovered these plants?</h2>

The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune. A total of 16 of the newly identified species are Indian endemic, and 12 are exclusive to the Western Ghats outcrops.

The team led by Dr Mandar Datar, analysed the outcrop species for their DT properties by seasonal field observations, followed by relative water content estimation protocols. Nine genera of DT plants are reported as new, also from a global perspective, with Tripogon capillatus representing the first record of an epiphytic DT angiosperm.

"In addition to rock outcrops, tree trunks in the partially shaded forests were also found to be crucial habitats for DT species, as per the study," the ministry said, adding that findings of the study can provide valuable insights into the biodiversity and ecology of the Western Ghats.

"Besides, understanding the mechanisms by which DT plants can tolerate dehydration, could lead to the development of crops that are more drought-resistant and require less water," the Ministry said in a release. 
 
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Scientists have discovered 62 new species of plants that can potentially survive without water due to their capability to withstand extreme dehydration. These plants, Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular Species, are capable of surviving extreme water scarcity as they enter a state of dormancy when water is unavailable.

Scientists have discovered 62 new species of plants that can potentially survive without water due to their capability to withstand extreme dehydration. These plants, Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular Species, are capable of surviving extreme water scarcity as they enter a state of dormancy when water is unavailable. They switch off their dormancy when the water becomes available again. Researchers said that the newly discovered plants could have a wide-ranging role in agriculture, particularly in areas with a scarcity of water. The findings related to the discovery were published in the Nordic Journal of Botany. Plants that survive without water: What India's government said? India's Ministry of Science and Technology said that, DT (Desiccation-Tolerant) plants have been relatively understudied. While rock outcrops are common landscapes in the Western Ghats (WG), the DT plants in the region were not officially discovered. Who discovered these plants? The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune. A total of 16 of the newly identified species are Indian endemic, and 12 are exclusive to the Western Ghats outcrops. The team led by Dr Mandar Datar, analysed the outcrop species for their DT properties by seasonal field observations, followed by relative water content estimation protocols. Nine genera of DT plants are reported as new, also from a global perspective, with Tripogon capillatus representing the first record of an epiphytic DT angiosperm. "In addition to rock outcrops, tree trunks in the partially shaded forests were also found to be crucial habitats for DT species, as per the study," the ministry said, adding that findings of the study can provide valuable insights into the biodiversity and ecology of the Western Ghats. "Besides, understanding the mechanisms by which DT plants can tolerate dehydration, could lead to the development of crops that are more drought-resistant and require less water," the Ministry said in a release. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indian scientists discover 62 plants that can live without water in Western Ghats

An international&nbsp;team of scientists led by Professor Abhijit Chakraborty of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad identified the densest alien planet, 13 times the size of Jupiter.

This is the third exoplanet identified by PRL scientists. The discovery was detailed in the journal Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics Letters.

Scientists from India, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States utilised the indigenous PRL Advanced Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search spectrograph (PARAS) at Mt. Abu's Gurushikhar Observatory to precisely determine the planet's mass. The exoplanet weighs 14 g/cm3.

<h2>A Look at TOI 4603b</h2>

The newly found planet orbits a star known as TOI4603 or HD 245134, and Nasa's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has previously identified the star as a prospective home for a secondary body of unknown type. The body has now been identified as a planet and given the designation TOI 4603b or HD 245134b, reported India Today.

The planet is 731 light years distant from Earth and revolves around its star every 7.24 days. With a temperature of 1396 degrees Celsius, the planet is scorching.

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As per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), what distinguishes this finding is that it falls into the transition mass region between huge giant planets and low-mass brown dwarfs.

The masses of these planets vary from 11 to 16 times that of Jupiter, and fewer than five exoplanets in this mass range are currently known.

While the quest for life beyond Earth continues, scientists have identified over 5,000 exoplanets beyond the solar system with varying natures, features, and atmospheres.

The recently discovered exoplanet TOI 4603b is one of the most massive and dense giant planets, orbiting its home star at a distance less than one-tenth that of our Sun.

"The detection of such systems provides valuable insights into the formation, migration, and evolution mechanisms of massive exoplanets," ISRO&nbsp;said.

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<h2 itemprop="headline">New Earth-sized planet discovered</h2>

A new Earth-sized planet has been discovered approximately 90 light-years away&nbsp;from us. In astronomical terms, that's right next door. Furthermore, it may be capable of maintaining life, reported New Atlas.

Astronomers discovered LP 791-18d using ground- and space-based investigations by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and its now-retired Spitzer Space Telescope.

LP 791-18d circles a tiny red dwarf star approximately 90 light-years distant in the constellation Crater in the southern celestial hemisphere. The scientists that discovered the planet calculated its mass by comparing the time it takes the planet to orbit its home star. These orbits are caused by the gravitational attraction of the other planets in the system.

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An international team of scientists led by Professor Abhijit Chakraborty of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad identified the densest alien planet, 13 times the size of Jupiter.

An international team of scientists led by Professor Abhijit Chakraborty of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad identified the densest alien planet, 13 times the size of Jupiter. This is the third exoplanet identified by PRL scientists. The discovery was detailed in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics Letters. Scientists from India, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States utilised the indigenous PRL Advanced Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search spectrograph (PARAS) at Mt. Abu's Gurushikhar Observatory to precisely determine the planet's mass. The exoplanet weighs 14 g/cm3. A Look at TOI 4603b The newly found planet orbits a star known as TOI4603 or HD 245134, and Nasa's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has previously identified the star as a prospective home for a secondary body of unknown type. The body has now been identified as a planet and given the designation TOI 4603b or HD 245134b, reported India Today. The planet is 731 light years distant from Earth and revolves around its star every 7.24 days. With a temperature of 1396 degrees Celsius, the planet is scorching. ALSO READ | UAE set to land spacecraft on asteroid between Mars and Jupiter in 2034 As per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), what distinguishes this finding is that it falls into the transition mass region between huge giant planets and low-mass brown dwarfs. The masses of these planets vary from 11 to 16 times that of Jupiter, and fewer than five exoplanets in this mass range are currently known. While the quest for life beyond Earth continues, scientists have identified over 5,000 exoplanets beyond the solar system with varying natures, features, and atmospheres. The recently discovered exoplanet TOI 4603b is one of the most massive and dense giant planets, orbiting its home star at a distance less than one-tenth that of our Sun. "The detection of such systems provides valuable insights into the formation, migration, and evolution mechanisms of massive exoplanets," ISRO said. ALSO READ | NASA's James Webb Telescope spots Saturn's moon blasting 'huge plumes' of life-containing water into space New Earth-sized planet discovered A new Earth-sized planet has been discovered approximately 90 light-years away from us. In astronomical terms, that's right next door. Furthermore, it may be capable of maintaining life, reported New Atlas. Astronomers discovered LP 791-18d using ground- and space-based investigations by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and its now-retired Spitzer Space Telescope. LP 791-18d circles a tiny red dwarf star approximately 90 light-years distant in the constellation Crater in the southern celestial hemisphere. The scientists that discovered the planet calculated its mass by comparing the time it takes the planet to orbit its home star. These orbits are caused by the gravitational attraction of the other planets in the system. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Indian scientists discover 62 plants that can live without water in Western Ghats

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