MALABAR BOTANICAL GARDEN AND INSTITUTE FOR PLANT SCIENCES
(An institution of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment)
Post Box No.1, Kozhikode - 673 014, Kerala, India
Tel: +91 495 2430 939
E-mail: [email protected], www.mbgs.in
National Seminar on Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Conservation
3 - 5 December 2015
REGISTRATION FORM
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NATIONAL SEMINAR ON
PLANT BREEDING, BIOTECHNOLOGY
AND CONSERVATION
3 – 5 December 2015
Designation and Postal Address :
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Whether presenting paper
If yes, session
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Title of the paper
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Malabar Botanical Garden and
Institute for Plant Sciences
&
Gregor Mendel Foundation
Calicut University
GREGOR MENDEL FOUNDATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
Whether extended abstract is attached:
(Please send an electronic copy by e-mail as attachment).
Details of Registration Fee paid : (DD or multicity cheque in favour of “Director,
Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences” payable at Kozhikode)
Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute for Plant Sciences
Whether accommodation required : Yes/No
Type of accommodation
at
: 5 star/3 star/budget hotel/subsidised
Kozhikode - 673 014, Kerala, India
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Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Signature
Organizing Committee
P
lant Breeding, Biotechnology and
Conservation are the lifelines of Plant Biology
that sustain and improve plant diversity of
the world. Malabar Botanical Garden and
Institute for Plant Sciences, the unique centre
of its kind established to promote advanced
research in plant conservation is organizing a
national seminar on Plant Breeding,
Biotechnology and Conservation from 3rd to 5thDecember, 2015 in collaboration with
Gregor Mendel Foundation, an academic foundation functioning in the University of
Calicut from 1991 onwards for furthering research and studies in the frontier areas of
Biology.
Chairman
: Dr. R. Prakashkumar, Director, Malabar Botanical Garden and
Institute for Plant Sciences, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673 014.
General Convener
: Prof. P.V. Madhusoodanan, Emeritus Scientist, Malabar
Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Kozhikode,
Kerala - 673 014.
Organizing Secretary : Prof. K.V. Mohanan, Secretary, Gregor Mendel Foundation,
University of Calicut, Kerala - 673 635.
MEMBERS
Prof. G. R.Sivamurthy, Mysore University, Mysore
Dr. Sibichan Thomas, St. Joseph's College, Calicut
Prof. R. Paneer Selvam, Annamalai University,
Tamil Nadu
Dr. A.B. Remasree, CMPR, Kottakal
Prof. M Janarthanam, Goa University, Goa
Prof. P. Manimohan, University of Calicut
Prof. G.R. Hegde, Karnatak University, Dharward
The theme: The broad theme of the seminar is Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and
Conservation. There will be separate sessions with emphasis on Plant Breeding, Plant
Biotechnology and Conservation with particular reference to flowering as well as nonflowering plants.
Prof. M. Sabu, University of Calicut
Prof. K. Kuriachan, Manglore University, Mangalore
Prof. K.M. Jayaram, University of Calicut
Prof. A. K. Pandey, Delhi University, Delhi
Prof. Santhosh Nampy, University of Calicut
Prof. G. M. Nair, University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram
Prof. John E. Thoppil, University of Calicut
Highlights: Invited lectures on the frontier areas of the above theme will be the major
attraction of the seminar.
Dr. N. Anil Kumar, MSSRF, Wayanad
The venue: The venue of the seminar is Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant
Sciences situated in the historic city of Kozhikode (Calicut). The location is panoramic
with thick tropical vegetation. The climate in the area in December is very pleasant.
Calicut is well connected to different parts of the country by road, rail and air traffic.
Contributed papers: Researchers in the above areas of research are invited to
contribute research/review papers for oral/poster presentation in the seminar. Due
consideration will be given to young researchers.
Publication of abstracts and proceedings: The abstracts and proceedings of the
papers, both invited and contributed will be published without delay and the same will
be distributed to all the registered participants.
Dr. Geetha S. Pillai, CMPR, Kottakal
Prof. Sailas Benjamin, University of Calicut
Dr. A. G. Pandurangan, JNTBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. K. Nirmal Babu, ISSR, Calicut
Dr. S. Pradeep Kumar, Kannur University, Kannur
Dr. N. S. Pradeep, JNTBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. K.G. Ajit kumar, M.G. College, Thriruvananthapuram
Dr. P.S. Harikumar, CWRDM, Calicut
Dr. V.V. Radhakrishnan, University of Calicut
Dr. Jos T. Puthur, University of Calicut
Dr. C.C. Harilal, University of Calicut
Dr. A. Yusuf, University of Calicut
Dr. P. Sunoj Kumar, University of Calicut
Dr. M. Shamina, University of Calicut
Dr. A.K. Pradeep, University of Calicut
Dr. A. Sabu, Kannur University, Kannur
Dr. Anu Augustin, Kannur University, Kannur
Dr. V.P. Sobhakumari, Sugarcane Breeding Institute,
Coimbatore
Registration: Registration fee: Rs. 1000/- (payable as DD or multicity cheque drawn in
favour of the Director, Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences
payable at Kozhikode.
Dr. K. P. Rajesh, Z.G. College, Calicut
Dr. A.V. Raghu, KFRI, Thrissur
Dr. Minoo Divakaran, Providence College, Calicut
Dr. T.K. Hrideek, KFRI, Thrissur
Dr. K. Kishore Kumar, Farook College, Calicut
Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged to the participants based on their
requests in hotels of their choice. Kozhikode has five star, three star and budget class
accommodation facility in the city and suburbs. Subsidized accommodation will be
provided to needy participants subject to availability and at the rates applicable.
Dr. G. Jayakrishnan, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur
Dr. K.T. Chandramohanan, Govt. Brennen College,
Thalassery
Important dates: Registration and abstract of papers: 10 November 2015; Full paper: 1st
December 2015 (Please send electronic copies by e-mail and hard copies by post to the
General Convener).
Your patronage and participation are earnestly solicited
Dr. P.S. Udayan, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur
Dr. Stephan Sequira, Govt. College, Chittur, Palakkad
Dr. S. Suhara Beevy, University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram
Contact Addresses
Prof. P.V. Madhusoodanan
Phone: 09446247014
Prof. K.V. Mohanan
Phone: 09447535361
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]