Training programme on Hybrid Seed Production Technology in Field Crops

Training programme on Hybrid Seed Production Technology in Field Crops

SEPTEMBER 26h - 30th, 2011

Organized by

SEED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

ACHARYA N G RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

RAJENDRANAGAR

HYDERABAD-500 030 (A.P.)

Rice, Maize, Jowar, Bajra, and Sunflower are the important field crops where hybrid technology has been  exploited on a commercial scale. Seed Production technology for hybrids is one of the important components of exploitation of yield potential. There is a tremendous potential to further tap hybrid technology for achieving quantum jump in productivity. Also redgram is an important pulse crop where large scale seed production is taken up. Further for enhancing the crop productivity improved seed production techniques has to be followed. This training programme is aimed at providing the hands on experience in the seed production technology on field crops to train the personnel involved in seed production.

DURATION:

September, 26th – 30th, 2011(both days inclusive). The participants must reach the venue on 26th, September, 2011. Candidates may inform their participation through mail (nsp_angrau@yahoo.com/telephone No. (8008404874/

9440030212) you can also download application from the University website http://www.angrau.net/.

COURSE CONTENTS:

The training programme will involve both theory and field visits which will orient the participants about the techniques of seed production in field crops. The topics mainly covered in the training are: Seed production techniques and standards in Rice, Maize, Sorghum Bajra, Redgram , Sunflower and Castor.

FACULTY:

The faculty of Seed Research and Technology Centre, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad will conduct the training programme. The guest speakers with specialized experience in these crops from

ANGRAU, ICAR institute and APSSCA will be invited.

ELIGIBILITY:

Interested Scientists from the ANGRAU, Officers of State Department of Agriculture, Public Sector Seed Corporation, Certification Agency, Private Seed Sector and NGO’s/KVK’s.

BOARDING AND LODGING:

Free boarding and lodging shall be provided to the participants. The TA and DA have to be met from their respective head of accounts from which their pay and allowance are drawn/ sponsoring organization.

CONTACT PERSONS

Dr.A.Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Director (Seeds) I/c

Seed Research & Technology Centre, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Phone: 040 - 2401 5382, Cell: 8008404874

Dr.I. Swarnalatha Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Breeding)

Seed Research & Technology Centre, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Phone: 040 - 2401 5382, Cell: 9440030212

REGISTRATION FEE

Private Organizations : Rs. 5000/- per individual

Government Organizations : Free

Last date for receipt of application is 17.09.2011.