National seminar on plant biodiversity from Nov 27 

Solan, November 24

Shoolini University is organising a two-day  National Seminar on the theme “Plant Biodiversity for Food, Nutrition, and Health Security in North-West Himalayas (PBFSNWH)”, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources (ISPGR), New Delhi and ICAR-National Bureau of Plant genetics Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, from  November 27.

The conference will be conducted under the  leadership of Prof. R.S. Paroda, Ex-DG ICAR, president, ISPGR and Chairman, TAAS, New Delhi.

Mr. Mukesh Agnihotri, Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla likely to be the chief guest along with Prof. Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi, and Prof. P.L. Gautam, former Chairperson NBA and  PPV and FRA, New Delhi.

The sessions in the seminar will provide invaluable insights into various aspects of management of North-Western Himalayan (NWH) plant biodiversity, traits discovery, plant genomics, entrepreneurship, local food systems, and the importance of preserving traditional practices in the face of environmental challenges.

Distinguished scientists from various regions across the nation will contribute to the seminar by sharing their research findings and experiences in the realm of sustainable plant biodiversity and agricultural management. This collaborative effort is poised to enhance our collective understanding of NWH plant biodiversity and related conservation of natural sources. The 2-days seminar will also shed light on contemporary global challenges through insightful discussions and illuminating presentations by the heads of various national institutions and enlighten the audience with a focus on the existing plant biodiversity, its exploration, utilization, and conservation.