Nepal Bio Science Research Laboratory -NBRL

06/09/2026

🌱 A resilient harvest begins with a protected seed. Biofertilizer-based seed treatment strengthens germination, root development, soil biology, and climate resilience while reducing chemical dependency. Our latest blog highlights field demonstration by IAAS, Tribhuvan University Master’s students using indigenous beneficial microorganisms.

Read more: https://nbrl.com.np/how-sustainable-living-can-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/

Author: Arun Lama, Environmental Engineer and Biotechnologist.

31/08/2026

Article on climate, carbon, glaciers, monitoring, and urgent action that has now become a major point of national, international, and intergovernmental discussion on our changing climate.

This tragedy demands more than sympathy. It is a black day for Nepal and the wider Himalayan region. To date, 919 deaths have been confirmed, and 4,793 people are reported missing across Nepal and China following the devastating Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi flash.

This article contributes to the discussion on how we move from monitoring and scientific evidence to prediction, preparedness, intergovernmental coordination, policy, and timely action.

Spatial monitoring from 2024–2026 revealed carbon, temperature, and precipitation signals across Nepal and the Himalayan region raising an urgent question:

28/07/2026

Launch of the Project: “Technical Support Services for the Establishment and Operation of a Forest Biomass-Based Biofertilizer Production Unit”

The project was officially launched on 23 July 2026 in Kaligandaki Rural Municipality, Syangja.

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Heifer International Nepal, Kaligandaki Rural Municipality, the Division Forest Office–Syangja, and local Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs), with technology development, technical support, and consulting services provided by the Nepal Bioscience Research Laboratory (NBRL).

The production facility is designed to gradually increase its annual capacity from more than 100 metric tons to approximately 1,000 metric tons of forest biomass-based biofertilizer. The project will support soil restoration, sustainable forest biomass management, climate-resilient agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

As a model eco-agrological initiative, the project will integrate scientific assessment and geospatial visualization of soil conditions, forest cover, biomass resources, and land-use patterns within Kaligandaki Rural Municipality. The information generated will support evidence-based planning, community enterprise development, forest-fire risk reduction, and the sustainable use of local forest resources.

We sincerely thank Heifer International Nepal, Kaligandaki Rural Municipality, the Division Forest Office–Syangja, local CFUGs, community representatives, technical experts, field teams, and all direct and indirect stakeholders for their valuable coordination, commitment, and support in launching this important initiative.

28/07/2026

📅 21 July 2026

A major milestone toward community-led climate resilience has begun in Dang District, Nepal. With the generous support of UNDP Nepal under the Strengthening the Governance of Climate Finance to Promote Inclusive Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific (GCCF-III) project, Nepal Bioscience Research Laboratory (NBRL) is implementing the business development and operational planning of two community-based biochar enterprises, each with a production capacity of 1 ton per day, in Lamahi Municipality and Rapti Rural Municipality.

Working alongside Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs), these enterprises will convert forest and agricultural residues into biochar and carbon-based biofertilizers, transforming waste into valuable climate-smart products that improve soil health, enhance agricultural productivity, create green livelihoods, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our vision is clear: no community forest should be left vulnerable to forest fires because of unmanaged forest biomass. Together, we are building a circular bioeconomy where communities lead sustainable forest management and climate action.

We sincerely thank UNDP Nepal, local governments, CFUGs, technical experts, field teams, and everyone whose direct and indirect support is making this initiative possible.

20/06/2026

(IMT) for Sustainable Waste Management 🌱

Utilize our own to transform into valuable bioinputs. Beneficial local microorganisms naturally accelerate decomposition, improve nutrient availability, and enhance soil health.

This technology helps reduce forest fire risks by utilizing accumulated waste while producing high-quality and soil amendments. By integrating indigenous microbial resources with sustainable waste management practices, IMT supports climate resilience, carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and rural livelihoods. Turning waste into wealth, we are building a circular bioeconomy that benefits communities, agriculture, and the environment. 🌍♻️🌱

17/06/2026

and carbon-based integrated with Indigenous Microorganism ( )-based technology restore , enhance nutrient cycling, improve water retention during , and increase . This climate-smart approach transforms biomass into valuable inputs for sustainable agriculture, reduces chemical fertilizer dependence, supports soil restoration, helps communities adopt technology, and builds fertilizer-sufficient community enterprises in Dang.

15/06/2026

Researchers at the Shapotou Desert Research and Experiment Station in China have pioneered a biotechnology method that can transform shifting desert dunes into stabilized, fertile ground in roughly 10 to 16 months.

The breakthrough relies on laboratory-cultivated cyanobacteria—ancient, photosynthetic microorganisms capable of surviving extreme heat and severe aridity.

When these specialized microbes are processed into dry, portable "solid seeds" and distributed across the dunes by drones or by hand, they lie dormant until the arrival of moisture.

Upon activation by rainfall, the cyanobacteria rapidly multiply and secrete sticky, sugar-based compounds known as extracellular polysaccharides.

This organic secretion acts as a biological glue, binding loose grains of sand together to compress 15 years of natural soil formation into a single season.

The resulting Induced Biological Soil Crusts (IBSCs) shield the desert floor from wind erosion by 90% and accumulate organic carbon three times faster than natural recovery pathways.

Furthermore, these microbes perform atmospheric nitrogen fixation, enriching the barren sand with essential nitrates and phosphorus.

By establishing a firm, nutrient-dense foundation, the artificial crust alters the local micro-ecosystem, allowing native shrubs, mosses, and grasses to confidently take root.

This microbial strategy circumvents the massive water footprint and intense labor demands of traditional desert reclamation projects, which typically rely on planting trees that often wither in unstable terrain.

While the crusts remain highly vulnerable to physical disruption from heavy machinery or trampling, the Chinese Academy of Sciences plans to scale this ecological recovery tool across 100,000 mu of desert land, proving that targeted biotechnology is becoming a dominant frontier in reversing global land degradation.
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10/06/2026

Important Measures to Mitigate Climate Change, Biotic and Abiotic Stress in Crops and Agriculture Soil.

🌱 Restore soil organic matter through compost, biochar, and biofertilizers.
🌱 Promote beneficial soil microbes for healthy and resilient crops.
🌱 Conserve water with mulching, rainwater harvesting, and efficient irrigation.
🌱 Diversify farming systems using crop rotation, agroforestry, and cover crops.
🌱 Reduce chemical inputs and adopt climate-smart, nature-based farming practices.

09/06/2026

Empowering the next generation of agricultural scientists through hands-on learning in microbiome research, and techniques. Students of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) is gaining practical exposure to beneficial soil microorganisms and their role in soil fertility, plant health, nutrient cycling, and sustainable agriculture.

Such knowledge transfer initiatives bridge academic learning with real-world applications, fostering innovation and scientific excellence in agriculture and environmental management.

08/06/2026

Sustainable and at Godabari, Lele

We encourage local governments, forests, and farming communities to adopt ex-situ forest residue management as a practical solution to reduce wildfire risk, restore soil fertility, and produce local organic fertilizers. Together, we can transform forest waste into valuable resources, strengthen .