National Symposium on Forest Genetic Resources
Date: 19-20 December 2011
Advances in biotechnology, especially in the area of in vitro culture techniques and molecular biology provide some important tools for improved conservation and management of forest genetic resources. Rapid advances in DNA technology have stimulated the development of novel molecular technologies which allow the screening of germplasm for functional diversity and identify variation at an early developmental stage without the need for performing the time-consuming evaluation tests, such as pathogen resistance screening. Despite the progress made in recent years, there remain many unresolved questions especially in tropical broad-leaved species, which need immediate attention of the researchers. Hence, the Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi is organizing “National Symposium on Assessment & Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources through Biotechnological Interventions” on 19-20 December 2011 to commemorate International Year of Forests 2011.
CONFERENCE THEMES:
§ Priorities, approaches and Strategies for assessment and conservation of Forest Genetic Resources
§ Characterization of genetic diversity among and within populations/species using modern tools and techniques
§ Conservation of FGRs in their natural environment /habitats: Scientific and participatory management
§ Ex situ conservation and sustainable utilization of FGRs
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Papers are invited on the themes identified for the Symposium. Abstracts not exceeding 300 words including a concise title, names and affiliations of the author(s) and 4-5 key words; neatly typed on A-4 size paper (MS Word, 1.5 spacing and Times New Roman font throughout) must reach to Organizing Secretary (sanjaysingh@lycos.com; sanjaysingh@icfre.org) or Director, IFP Ranchi (dir-ifp@icfre.org) preferably through e-mail on or before 20th November 2011. Intimation about the accepted submissions will be provided before 25th November 2011. Full papers must be submitted before 5th December 2011.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Scientists/Officials/Professionals: Rs. 1000
Research scholars/Students: Rs. 800
Accompanying Person: Rs. 500
On Spot registration fee will be Rs. 1500 and Rs. 1000 for category A and B, respectively.
Contact the organizing Secretary for the mode of fee payment
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://natsymfgr11.blogspot.com/
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