International Conference on NEW CHALLENGES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF 21st CENTURY (NCBMBCC) | February 27-29, 2016

2nd International Conference on

NEW CHALLENGES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF 21st CENTURY (NCBMBCC)

February 27-29, 2016

Organized By :

INDIAN SOCIETY OF GENETICS, BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AGRA, INDIA

ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE AGRA

Conference Themes :

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for Oral & Poster presentation in the following areas :

Biotechnology, Animal & Plant Breeding

1. Biotechnology and Plant Breeding for food security and bioenergy. 2. Livestock breeding and biotechnology for production of milk, meat and other by products , animal husbandry , feed , and health aspects. 3. Bio-Nano-technologies towards maximizing input use efficiency, physiological efficiency in crop production , Agro-horticulture and Agro-forestry. 4. Plant- microbe interactions towards yield and food quality; Bio-Eco- Organic farming, 5. Crop tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses towards yield, wheather resilient crops and climate smart agriculture. 6. Application of Biotechnology in Food Processing, preservation, value addition and food safety, post harvest management of foods, fruits, vegetables and milk products 7. Application of Tissue culture, Genomics, Transcriptomics, Omics, Metabolomics and GMOs in crops and animals.

Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

1. Role of Biotechnology in the field of Medical sci., Pharmacy, Antibiotics, Biomolecules and Production of vaccines. 2. Biowaste management, Biosafety and Bioethical issues 3. Nutraceuticals and other food supplements 4. Insect Pest of Medical & Veterinary Importance

Microbial and Industrial Biotechnology

1. Quality Assurance Techniques in Biotechnological, Food and Pharma Industry. 2. Advances in the field of Fermentation, Enzyme Technology & Bioprocess Engineering. 3. Biofortification, industrial processing and end use Quality 4. Bio-nano technologies in biomolecules, food, industrial manufacture, environment and health sectors 5. Agri-bio-waste management for Bio- energy sources, Biofuels/Biogas , Vermicompost 6. Role of microorganisms in fermentation and industrial Biotechnology & Biofertilizers

Environmental Biotechnology

1. Climatic Change & Remedies 2. Environmental pollution targeting underground water and aquatic ecology 3. Food adulteration and diagnostic bio kits 4. Role of biotechnology in Phytoremediation, bioremediation: soil, water, air pollution 5. Sustainable development towards the environmental protection using Biotech tools 6. Bioindicators of Water, Air and Soil Quality

Technology And Socio-Economic Aspects

1. Applications of Computer and Nano-technologies, Bioinformatics towards food security and post harvest management 2. Value Added Foods for domestic and export markets , International and regional cooperation 3. Enabling policies for local, national and global food security 4. Ethical issues related to Biotechnology and Biosafety regulations 5. GMO's: acceptance in rural and urban settings. Patents and farmers rights

Objectives :

This International Conference is being organized with the following objectives: a) To provide an international platform to scientists, researchers, academicians, industrial people and students in the field. b) To review the status of knowledge and practices being adopted at regional and global levels. c) To identify long term challenges future themes in the various fields. d) Knowledge transfer to ensure the Food Security and Value addition through Food production and processing using Bio-technological options. e) To harness and promote international partnership among Genetecists, Medical Entomologists, Biotechnologists, Food Technologists, Pharmacists & Agricultural Scientists.

More Info : http://isgbrd.co.in/2nd-conf.pdf