Coimbatore: The Department of Agricultural Entomology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies (CPPS), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore organized a 21-day training programme on Ecological and Molecular Approaches for Host Plant Resistance to Insect Pests.
Coimbatore: The Department of Agricultural Entomology, Centre for Plant Protection Studies (CPPS), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore organized a 21-day training programme on Ecological and Molecular Approaches for Host Plant Resistance to Insect Pests.
The training was held at the Centre for Advanced Faculty Training from November 5 to 25. Around 18 Scientists from 11 States underwent the training in the Department.
The training covered various aspects of host plant resistance, screening techniques against insect pests of agricultural and horticultural crops, breeding techniques including identification of molecular markers, wide hybridisation, Bt Technology, gene transfer and CRISPR Cas9 technology etc.
At the valedictory session held on Monday, Dr. A. S. Krishnamoorthy, Registrar of TNAU, said that "The country continues to face challenges in terms of protecting plants from pests and diseases, as host plant resistance formed the foundation for all pest management methods.
Dr. S. Uthamasamy, Former Director of Extension Education and a noted Scientist in the area of Host Plant Resistance, delivered the keynote address. He traced the history of plant resistance to insects in India and emphasized the need for advanced studies in bringing out the benefits in an era of pollution and climate change.
Dr. S. Mohan, Former Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, while addressing the gathering said that training the mind, skill development, practice, technology transfer and commerce in this area of research and development by Scientists could significantly be useful for the country.
Dr. T. Raguchander, Dean, Centre for Students Welfare advised the gathering to pursue research and publish their findings in high rated journals which could create visibility for the subject, as a whole.
Dr. N. Sathiah, Professor and Head, Department of Entomology who read the training report, said that "There were 69 sessions in the 21 days programme, covering conventional to specialized areas of research in host plant resistance. And, 22 practical sessions involving field and industry visits and 40 on campus programmes were also held."
Dr. S. Suresh, Professor of Entomology and Coordinator of the training welcomed the gathering earlier and said that the training was rated as outstanding by the participants.
As part of the training, the participants had field sessions and outstation visits. Special invitees as resource persons from National Institute of Plant genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi, Indian Institute of Millet Research, (IIMR), Indian Institute of Oilseed Research, Hyderabad, Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore interacted with the participants and shared the vision of the country in improving crop productivity through advanced technique.
Lastly, certificates were distributed to all participants.
The training was held at the Centre for Advanced Faculty Training from November 5 to 25. Around 18 Scientists from 11 States underwent the training in the Department.
The training covered various aspects of host plant resistance, screening techniques against insect pests of agricultural and horticultural crops, breeding techniques including identification of molecular markers, wide hybridisation, Bt Technology, gene transfer and CRISPR Cas9 technology etc.
At the valedictory session held on Monday, Dr. A. S. Krishnamoorthy, Registrar of TNAU, said that "The country continues to face challenges in terms of protecting plants from pests and diseases, as host plant resistance formed the foundation for all pest management methods.
Dr. S. Uthamasamy, Former Director of Extension Education and a noted Scientist in the area of Host Plant Resistance, delivered the keynote address. He traced the history of plant resistance to insects in India and emphasized the need for advanced studies in bringing out the benefits in an era of pollution and climate change.
Dr. S. Mohan, Former Dean, School of Post Graduate Studies, while addressing the gathering said that training the mind, skill development, practice, technology transfer and commerce in this area of research and development by Scientists could significantly be useful for the country.
Dr. T. Raguchander, Dean, Centre for Students Welfare advised the gathering to pursue research and publish their findings in high rated journals which could create visibility for the subject, as a whole.
Dr. N. Sathiah, Professor and Head, Department of Entomology who read the training report, said that "There were 69 sessions in the 21 days programme, covering conventional to specialized areas of research in host plant resistance. And, 22 practical sessions involving field and industry visits and 40 on campus programmes were also held."
Dr. S. Suresh, Professor of Entomology and Coordinator of the training welcomed the gathering earlier and said that the training was rated as outstanding by the participants.
As part of the training, the participants had field sessions and outstation visits. Special invitees as resource persons from National Institute of Plant genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi, Indian Institute of Millet Research, (IIMR), Indian Institute of Oilseed Research, Hyderabad, Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore interacted with the participants and shared the vision of the country in improving crop productivity through advanced technique.
Lastly, certificates were distributed to all participants.