Two-day National Symposium at Central Tuber Crops Research Institute inaugurated
Two-day National Symposium at Central Tuber Crops Research Institute inaugurated
Posted On: 11 SEP 2023 3:56PM by PIB ThiruvananthpuramICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram along with Indian Phytopathological Society (Southern Zone), hosted a significant event, the ‘National Symposium on Plant Health Management: Current Trends and Novel Mitigation Strategies,' which was officially inaugurated by University of Kerala Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal today. In the presidential address Dr G Byju, Director, ICAR-CTCRI. said that climate change is the hindering factor to achieve targets of agriculture, plant health is related with human health, animal health and soil health. Dr. Kajal Kumar Biswas, Secretary, Indian Phytopathological Society, Dr. Bikash Mandal, Additional Director General, International Relations, ICAR, New Delhi, Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti, former Vice Chancellor of UBKV, West Bengal, and Shri. S. Premkumar, General Manager of Canara Bank, Thiruvananthapuram Circle were present and delivered special addresses. They shared their valuable insights and experiences related to plant health management and its impact on agriculture in India.
Approximately 150 delegates from various parts of India, reflecting the significance and interest in the field of plant health management in the country. This event will provide a platform for researchers, experts, and stakeholders to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative strategies to ensure the health and productivity of crops in India. The various sessions of the seminar includes the status and future avenues of the role of beneficial microbes in plant health management, diagnostics in plant health management, innovative approaches in plant health management, climate resilient agriculture and forecasting, and emerging areas in plant pathology.
Dr. T. Makeshkumar, President of the Indian Phytopathological Society (Southern Zone) and Head of the Division of Crop Protection welcomed the gathering and Dr. S.S. Veena, Councilor of the Indian Phytopathological Society (Southern Zone) and Principal Scientist of the Division of Crop Protection proposed the vote of thanks.
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ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram along with Indian Phytopathological Society (Southern Zone), hosted a significant event, the ‘National Symposium on Plant Health Management: Current Trends and Novel Mitigation Strategies,' which was officially inaugurated by University of Kerala Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal today. In the presidential address Dr G Byju, Director, ICAR-CTCRI. said that climate change is the hindering factor to achieve targets of agriculture, plant health is related with human health, animal health and soil health. Dr. Kajal Kumar Biswas, Secretary, Indian Phytopathological Society, Dr. Bikash Mandal, Additional Director General, International Relations, ICAR, New Delhi, Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti, former Vice Chancellor of UBKV, West Bengal, and Shri. S. Premkumar, General Manager of Canara Bank, Thiruvananthapuram Circle were present and delivered special addresses. They shared their valuable insights and experiences related to plant health management and its impact on agriculture in India.
Approximately 150 delegates from various parts of India, reflecting the significance and interest in the field of plant health management in the country. This event will provide a platform for researchers, experts, and stakeholders to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative strategies to ensure the health and productivity of crops in India. The various sessions of the seminar includes the status and future avenues of the role of beneficial microbes in plant health management, diagnostics in plant health management, innovative approaches in plant health management, climate resilient agriculture and forecasting, and emerging areas in plant pathology.
Dr. T. Makeshkumar, President of the Indian Phytopathological Society (Southern Zone) and Head of the Division of Crop Protection welcomed the gathering and Dr. S.S. Veena, Councilor of the Indian Phytopathological Society (Southern Zone) and Principal Scientist of the Division of Crop Protection proposed the vote of thanks.
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