International Laboratory Course on Plant Transgenic Technology VIT University, Vellore 9-15 February 2011

International Laboratory Course on Plant Transgenic Technology VIT University, Vellore 9-15 February 2011

About the course

Currently the world is facing several challenges, namely population growth, shrinking of arable lands, climate change etc.
Conventional breeding methods and general increase in agricultural productivity alone will not be suffice to provide sustainable answer in due course of time. Therefore, alternative technologies, including the plant genetic engineering, a tool since its discovery 25 years ago, has already proved its potential worldwide, including India. The major emphasis is on using this technology for sustainable use of land for growing crops with less usage of land, nature, fertilizers and agrochemicals. During this intensive laboratory course, the basic biology underlying plant genetic engineering , demonstration, success stories and research gaps will be exposed.

Course Organization and Training by:

Prof.Dr. Hans-Joerg Jacobsen,
Head, Plant Biotechnology Division
Institute of Plant Genetics,
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität,
Hannover, Germany.

Dr. Fathi Hassan
Scientist, Plant Biotechnology Division
Institute of Plant Genetics,
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität,
Hannover, Germany.

Registration Fee: Rs.6000
(includes course Material )
Demand draft, drawn in favour of
VIT University, payable at Vellore.
Number of Participants: 20 (Twenty only)
Last date for Registration: 31.12.2010
Registration: First come, first served basis

Eligibility

Faculty members, Research Scholars, Students of M.Sc./M.Tech./B.Tech. in Biotechnology, Life Sciences belonging to above field are eligible to apply.

Accommodation: (On payment basis)
Annex Guest House (Non AC Room)- Rs.800 per day

Contact Information:

Prof.Dr.Anilkumar Gopinathan
Chairperson
Director ,
School of Bio Sciences and Technology
VIT University Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 0416-2202574
Email : director.sbst@vit.ac.in

Dr.R.Seenivasan
Organizing Secretary
Co-ordinator-IGCEB,
School of Bio Sciences and Technology
VIT University Vellore-632014
Phone: 0416-2202470
Email:igceb@vit.ac.in

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