Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant, castor oil contains omega fatty acids ...

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The castor plant produces a seed with oil inside that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Now, unique castor seed varieties developed by Israeli company Casterra will provide the basis ...

Evogene's wholly-owned subsidiary Casterra Ag has received initial purchase orders worth $11.3 million for its proprietary castor plant seeds, which will be used for biofuel production in Africa.

Mr. Yoash Zohar, CEO of Casterra states: "This additional order reflects the confidence in Casterra's capabilities and in our castor seed varieties, developed utilizing Evogene's GeneRator AI tech ...

The meadow jumping mouse builds nests of plant fibers 10-15 cm (4-6 in) in diameter, in clumps of grass, within the bases of hollow trees, in and under hollow logs, and underground to depths of 1 m (3 ...

Castor oil is a vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. This plant is primarily grown in Africa, South America, and India, which is known as the world leader in castor ...

Castor oil is a thick, odorless oil made from the seeds of the castor plant. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was likely used as fuel for lamps as well as for medicinal and beauty ...

Casterra, an Israeli biotech company based in Rehovot, is making significant strides in its efforts to grow castor bean seeds, which can be used as feedstock — the starting material or ingredient used ...

Experts are warning gardening enthusiasts to look out for jumping worms this summer, as the species is known to worsen soil quality and make it inhospitable for plants to grow. “Invasive Asian ...