Agri Biotech Foundation
PJTS Agricultural University
Campus
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500030 TS
Introduction to Molecular Entomology
During 19 to 24th August 2019
Agri Biotech
Foundation (ABF) is
a premier non-governmental
interdisciplinary research institute recognized by the Department of Science
and Industrial Research, Government of India. ABF works closely with India's leading
research organizations like
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and others. ABF
focuses on development of agri biotechnologies and transfer of technology and
HRD activities.
ABF
is organizing a six day hands-on training course on Introduction to Molecular Entomology that intends to address the
needs of post-graduates, doctoral students and faculty in colleges and
Universities who would like to employ molecular biology and biotechnology tools
to address their research and teaching assignments, especially in the area of Entomology.
This course is aimed at those who have had minimal exposure to basic
biotechnology and molecular techniques but have several challenging tasks on
hand that could be conveniently addressed using these tools.
Primary
focus of the course would be on hands-on exposure to techniques such as DNA
extraction from insects, development and use of different molecular markers in
taxonomy, diagnostics, population diversity, virulence/resistance monitoring
studies and other related areas. Participants will also be exposed to use of
biotechnological tools in areas of plant-insect-microbe interactions,
development of insect-resistant transgenic crops, genome editing for pest
management. This course hopes to blend theory with practical knowledge of
useful molecular techniques that would prove useful to address several
contemporary problems in agriculture related to insect pests.
The course is being
organized in technical collaboration with
Dr. Suresh Nair
Group Leader
Plant Insect Interaction Group
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg
New Delhi 110067
Details
of the course (Tentative)
Day1
Inauguration
T1 Introduction to the course - JSB
P1 DNA extraction from insect material – 1 NS
P2 DNA extraction from insect material – 2 NS
Day 2
T2 Molecular markers and their utility - DD
P3 Introduction to PCR -1 NS
P4 Introduction to PCR – 2 NS
Day 3
T3 – Insect-plant-microbe interactions – JSB
P5 – Genomic SSR markers to distinguish BPH and WBPH-DD
P6 - Mitogenome
based markers to distinguish Atherigona
species-Guest Faculty
Day 4
T4 – RNAi and genome editing for pest management –Guest
Faculty
P7 – MYM virus detection in plants and insect vectors- KY
P8 - dsRNA assay
with BPH and LF:VBP
Day 5
T5 - Mitogenome and metagenome of Insects – DD
P9 - Mitogenome and metagenome based markers : NS
P10 – Cadherin gene based markers for Bt resistance – NS
Day 6
T6 – Plant
transformation for insect resistance - GM
P11 - Insect
resistance gene detection-TA
P12 -
Bioinformatics: GMN
Valedictory function and certificate distribution
Additional talks and practical by guest faculty may be
added
T – Talk; P -
Practical
Course
fee
For each participant course fee will be Rs.10,000/- (for sponsored) or Rs.6,000/-
(for non-sponsored). This fee covers course material, lab consumables and
working lunch. This does not cover lodging, boarding and other charges. Course
fee is payable in advance, after confirmation of participation, in form of DD
payable to the Executive Director, Agri Biotech Foundation, payable at
Hyderabad 30. The course fee can also be paid online through internet banking
with following RTGS/NEFT details.
Bank Name
|
Andhra Bank
|
Branch:
|
Rajendranagar, ARI campus Hyderabad
|
Account
|
Agri Biotech Foundation
|
Account Number
|
125510011022302
|
IFSC Code
|
ANDB0001255
|
Accommodation
and Boarding
Accommodation may be arranged upon
request either at any one of the ICAR guest houses (about Rs.300/- per day per
person) or in farmers hostel (Rs.100/- per day per person). Boarding charges will depend upon the
guesthouse. Outstation lady participants are advised to stay in ICAR
guesthouse.
Dates
of arrival and departure
We advise participants to arrive on 18th
August and depart on 25th August 2019.
Faculty
1. Dr. J. S. Bentur (JSB) – Course Advisor, Principal
Scientist- Entomology (Retd.), Professor ABF
2. Dr. D. Divya (DD) – Course Coordinator, Assistant
Professor, ABF
3. Dr. Suresh Nair (SN)– Technical Advisor, Group Leader, Plant
Insect Interaction Group, ICGEB New Delhi
4. Dr. G. Mallikarjuna (GM) – Assistant Professor, ABF
5. Mr. Nihar Sahu (NS) – Senior Research Fellow
6. Ms. V. Bindu Pratyusha (VBP) – Project Fellow
7. Ms. K. Yamini (KY)– Project Fellow
8. Ms. T. Aswini (TA) – Senior Research Fellow
9. Mr. G. Mahendranath (GMN)-Research Associate, DBT, ABF
Number
of Seats and Eligibility
In all 12 seats will be available, to be
filled on first come first serve basis.
However, preference will be given for
M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree holders in Entomology or Agricultural Entomology or any
branch of life science with specific project related to insects. Submit your application (proforma given here under) along with a brief writeup (250 words)
on your current research interests and objectives. Participants are encouraged to bring insects
(different populations if possible) of their interest preserved in 100% alcohol
for working on their material and develop project proposals, if desired.
Last date to submit
your Application: 31 July 2019. Confirmation of your participation will be
communicated by 3rd August 2019.
Course fee may be paid after confirmation.
For
more information
You may contact Course Advisor
(Dr.J.S.Bentur jbentur@yahoo.com,
09391379573) or Course coordinator (Dr. D. Divya, divi41@gmail.com, 7989605785) or Executive Director ABF (Prof. G. Pakki
Reddy, agribiotechfoundation@gmail.com, 040-29803417) for further details.
Executive Director
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