3 days Training on “Tissue Culture Propagation of Banana Plant” Organized by Div. of Basic Science, ICAR-IIHR & BESST-HORT
Date: 26th-28th November, 2024
Last date for receipt of application: 25th November, 2024.
Venue: Biotechnology Lab, ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru-560089
Course Director : Dr. T. R. Usha Rani, Senior Scientist, Division of Basic Sciences. Course Co-Ordinators: Dr. Chandrashaker N,Scientist, Division of Basic Sciences,
Dr. Dhananjaya M. V., CEO, BESST-HORT & Dr. Kalaivanan D. Treasurer, BESST-HORT.
Co-ordination Team : Mrs. Mamatha, Ms. Pooja, Mrs. Manjula, Mrs. Ramya, Mr. Nithesh, Mr. Devaraj, Mr. Kiran, Mr. Sateesha, Mrs. Manjula & Ms. Abhilasha C. N.
Objectives of the training
1. To demonstrate production of tissue culture plants of Banana
2. To Provide hands on experience for the development of tissue culture banana plants
Prospects of the training
1. Banana micropropagation on commercial scale is a profitable venture as banana is the most cultivated fruit crop across the country.
2. Micro propagated plantlets of banana have tremendous yield advantage as experienced by growers across the country.
3. The demand for micro propagated plants is increasing every year.
Scope of training
The training helps in selection of explants, Preparation of stock solutions, growth regulators & media. Handling the cultures, Initiation, Multiplication & hardening of Tissue Cultured plants. The Training programme shall include theory, practical’s, demonstrations & discussions.
Who are eligible?
Young scientists, Researchers, UG, PG, PhD students, Entrepreneurs interested in start-ups.
How to apply?
Registration link: https://forms.gle/PPHUXh5a91n14WxE6
Charges for training: Rs.7,600/- per participant; Registration is compulsory
Training fees includes Accommodation, snacks, tea, lunch, certificate & training manual Contact Details: BESST-HORT: 7760883948,8028466202 & Ivr No-9403891704
Mail ID: bessthort@gmail.com & BESST-HORT website: www.bessthort.in
About BESST-HORT:
BESST-HORT is a Technology Business Incubator of ICAR-IIHR, Catalyzed & supported by NSTEDB Division, DST, Gol, New Delhi.
Original link: https://www.iihr.res.in
