Date: 5-7 November, 2024
Time of training: 9.00AM to 5.30 PM
Last date of receipt of application: 4 November, 2024
Venue: Committee Room, Admin Building ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Course Director: Dr. HC Prasanna
Course Co-Directors: Dr. T H Singh, Dr. P Naresh, Dr. Smaranika Mishra & Bhargavi HA Course Co-Ordinator’s: Dr. MV Dhananjaya, Dr. D Kalaivanan & BESST-HORT Team
Objectives of the training
1. To impart technical know-how on quality seed production in chill, tomato, brinjal and bell pepper
2. To enhance skills in commercial F, hybrid seed production in chilli, tomato, brinjal and bell pepper
Prospects of the training
1. Maintenance of parental lines
2. Knowledge on floral biology, anthesis, emasculation & pollination
3. Pollen collection and storage
4. Use of male sterile & functional sterility systems to economize F, hybrid seed cost
5. Crop management for hybrid seed production
6. Seed extraction, treatment and storage
Scope of training
1. Quality F, seeds have high commercial value
2. Highly useful for young entrepreneurs, agriculture or horticulture graduates/diploma holders/ SHG women
3. Trained / skilled personnel will be of great help for seed industry
4. Regularized F, seed cost
5. Availability of quality seeds
Who are eligible?
All aspiring entrepreneurs including agricultural and horticultural graduates, Diploma holders in horticulture, professional, SHG women, Homemakers & anybody interested to explore the world of (topic) to generate income and employment or as hobby.
How to apply?
Registration link: https://forms.gle/qNdsHzyuRm1jextSA
Charges for training: Rs. 7,600/- for offline mode (with Accommodation) and Rs. 7,100/- (with out Accommodation per participant). Registration is compulsory.
Training fees includes Accommodation, snacks, tea, lunch, Dinner certificate & training manual Contact Details: BESST-HORT: 7760883948, 8028486202 & 9403891704-IVR No
About BESST-HORT:
BESST-HORT is a Technology Business Incubator of ICAR-IIHR, Catalyzed & supported by NSTEDB Division, DST, Gol, New Delhi.
