Resource Persons
Prof. H.S. Savithri, Department of Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Prof. T.K. Ashok, Department of Biotechnology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
In association with
Prof. Ramanjini Gowda, Department of Biotechnology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Dr G. Ravikanth, Conservation Genetics Lab
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
(ATREE), University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Indian Academy of Sciences
Bangalore
Dr Rohini Sreevathsa, Department of Crop Physiology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Prof. Utpal Nath, Department. of Microbiology and Cell
Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian National Science
Academy, New Delhi
Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan, Department of Microbiology
The National Academy of
Sciences India, Allahabad
and Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Prof C. Jayabaskaran, Department of Biochemistry
SCIENCE ACADEMIES TWO-DAY
LECTURE WORKSHOP
ON
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Prof. K.N. Ganeshaiah , Department of Ecology and
Plant Biotechnology:
A Way To Future
Conservation, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Faculty Coordinator
Mrs. Vasantha V. L
+919902600667
Vasantha.vl@christuniversity.in
Student Coordinator
Radhe Shyam
+917795266146
rsk009@gmail.com
Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560029
Karnataka, India.
Tel: +91 80 4012 9600/9333/9334
Fax: +91 80 4012 9000
Email: mail@christuniversity.in
www.christuniversity.in
27-28 January 2012
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY,
CHRIST UNIVERSITY
CHRIST UNIVERSITY
Christ University, a premier
educational institute for providing
quality education was established
as Christ College in July 1969
affiliated to Bangalore University.
UGC conferred autonomy to Christ
College on October 7, 2004.
It became the first college in
South India to be reaccredited
with A+ status by NAAC. UGC
identified Christ College as an
institution with „Potential for
Excellence‟ in June 2006 and
granted the status of Deemed to be University on July
22, 2008. With the motto “Excellence and
Service”
Christ University strives to reach out to the star of
perfection and its efforts blossom into service to make
an effective contribution to the society.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
INVITATION
The Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS), Bangalore, founded in 1943 by
Sir C. V. Raman, aims at promoting the progress and upholding the
cause of science in pure and applied branches. Its major activities
include publication of scientific journals and special volumes,
recognition of scientific talent and improvement of science education. As part of the Science Education Programmes, the Indian
Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, in association with Indian National
Science
Academy (INSA), New Delhi and The National Academy of
Sciences, India (NASI) Allahabad organizes programmes for the
improvement of science education in Universities and Colleges
throughout the Country.
The Department of Biotechnology of Christ University, Bangalore is
pleased to organize and host a two-day Lecture Workshop on Plant
Biotechnology: A Way to Future during January 27-28, 2012. This
Lecture Workshop is meant to inspire the younger generation to
undertake
research in modern and frontier areas of Plant
Biotechnology. Students and faculty of M.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc.
(Plant Biotechnology), B.Sc (Life Sciences), are invited to participate
in this Lecture Workshop and reap the benefits.
2007. The Department is well
equipped with good infrastructural facilities. It offers
Bachelor‟s of Science programme in two different
combinations namely Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany
(BCB) and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology (BCZ).
A twinning MSc programme with Lille Catholic
University
on
“Sustainable
Food
Manufacturing
Management” is a new addition.
The course intends to make the students acquire
knowledge of facts, principles and form concepts in
life-sciences. The objective of this course is to develop
scientific
temper,
analytical
ability
and
social
responsibilities among the students. The principle goal
is to make the students equipped for employment in
the relevant industries.
PATRON
Dr. (Fr.) Thomas C. Mathew
Vice Chancellor, Christ University, Bangalore
PRESIDENT
Dr. (Fr.) Abraham V. M.
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Christ University, Bangalore
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Prof. Subramanian J.
Registrar
Prof. Chandrasekharan K. A.
Prof. Nanjegowda N. M.
Dean of Sciences
Dr. (Fr.) Varghese K. J.
Chief Finance Officer
Dr. Louis George
Associate Dean of Sciences
Head, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
The Department of Biotechnology at Christ University
was established in
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
ABOUT THE LECTURE WORKSHOP
CONVENER
The Workshop will feature thematically arranged invited Lectures in
the following modern and frontier areas of Plant Biotechnology by
active and eminent scientists.
Prof. Nagaraja
Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
* Biotechnological approach to develop virus resistant plants.
* Applications of plant biotechnology in agriculture.
* Production of edible vaccines in plants: problems and prospects.
* Species recovery of endangered plants.
* An integrated approach to pyramid drought adaptive traits by
transgenic technology.
* Genes and Geometry; Genetic control of organ shape in plants.
* The making of a flowering stem: lessons from molecular genetics
and genomics of flowering in model plants.
* Secondary metabolites and their applications.
* Science and history of the art of discovering medicinal plants.
ORGANIZING SECRETARY
Ms. Vasantha V. L
Department of Biotechnology
MEMBERS
Dr. Suma S.
Ms. Priya V.