Workshop on Health benefitting phytoceuticals from vegetables, fruits and non food crops

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“HEALTH BENEFITTING PHYTOCEUTICALS FROM VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND NON FOOD CROPS”

(March 21-23, 2012)ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

There has been an explosion of consumer interest in health enhancing role of physiologically-active nutraceuticals and other phytoceuticals derived from fruits, vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants, spices, and other non-food crops. In the past, emphasis has been laid on production and use of biomolecules for effective management of heart ailments, diabetes, cancer, and other physiological disorders. The global market for such natural products is expanding rapidly at a CAGR of 10-15%. Researchers have identified hundreds of compounds with functional qualities, and they continue to make new discoveries surrounding the complex benefits of phytochemicals in foods. Fruits, vegetables and several other non-food crops are rich source of bioactive flavonoides, carotenoides, anthocyanins, vitamins, and other polyphenolics. Such compounds provide health benefits by disease prevention through antioxidant activity and reduced disease risks. In the past few years, emphasis has been laid on the use of nutraceuticals as antioxidants for the management of malnutrition, heart ailments, diabetes, cancer and other physical disorders. Natural food colorants are also in great demand as these make foods more attractive. Nutraceuticals that are based on clear scientific data demonstrating efficacy and safety will indeed be a good and beneficial link between nutrition and medicine. Workshop will focus on recent developments on health benefitting nutraceuticals and functional foods derived from vegetables, fruits and non-food crops

ELIGIBILITY

Scientists, Assistant Professors or equivalents and higher working in ICAR institutes/ State Agricultural/ Universities/Central Agricultural Universities having 2 years experience. The participants must have M. Sc./ Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Post Harvest Technology/Food  Science/Horticulture/Food Processing or any other related fields. A total of 15 teachers/scientists will be admitted to this workshop.

DURATION AND VENUE

The workshop will be organized at the Division of Agricultural Chemicals, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi for 3 days duration from March 21 to 23, 2012

TA&DA

Participants will be paid TA by the shortest route as per their entitled class by rail/road restricted to maximum of AC 2T fare. Participants are requested to furnish their tickets in original in support of their claim. No DA will be provided during entire period of workshop. Accompanied persons are not permitted.

BOARDING & LODGING

Participants will be provided free boarding and lodging by IARI, New Delhi as per ICAR norms.

CONTACT PERSONS

Dr. Suresh Walia

Professor & CPI

Division of Agricultural Chemicals

I.A.R.I., New Delhi-110 012

Cell: 09868723959

Phone: 011-25842860

E-mail: sureshwalia@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for receipt of nomination: 9th March 2012

Intimation of selection: 10th March 2012

Confirmation from participants: 12th March 2012

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.iari.res.in/files/workshop-17-2-2012.pdf