Interactive Meet on

Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms - 2017

(MIPAM - 2017), 27–29th October, 2017

Patron

Prof. T. V. Kattimani

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

Chairman

Prof. Naveen K. Sharma

Dean, Faculty of science

Convener

Prof. Awadhesh Kumar Shukla

Prof. Department of Botany

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Anirudh Kumar

Dr. Subha Narayan Das

Assistant Professor

Department of Botany

Advisory Committee

Dr. Ramesh V. Sonti, Chief Scientist, CCMB, Hyderabad

Dr. Praveen Verma, NIPGR, New Delhi

Prof. Lingaraj Sahoo, IIT Guwahati,

Dr. Subhadeep Chatterjee, CDFD, Hyderabad

Prof. Naveen Kumar Sharma (Dean, Faculty of Science, IGNTU)

Prof. Bhumi Nath Tripathi, (Head, Department of Biotechnology, IGNTU)

Dr. Virendra Kumar Mishra (Head, Department of Environment Science, IGNTU)

Dr. Tarun Thakur (Associate Professor, Department of Environment Science, IGNTU)

Dr. Srinivas Tadikonda (Associate Professor, Department of Botany)

Dr. R.P.Singh (Department of Biotechnology, IGNTU)

Dr. Ravindra Shukla (Department of Botany, IGNTU)

Dr. Prasant Singh (Department of Biotechnology, IGNTU)

Dr.P.Sridevi (Department of Biotechnology, IGNTU)

Dr. Subha Narayan Das (Department of Botany)

Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms (MIPAM)-2017

Dear Scientists!

Welcome to the 3rd Interactive Meet on “Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms – 2017”!

Welcome to IGNTU, Amarkantak!

Although technology based approaches have been successful to address the issue of low productivity, development of

improved cultivars holding high yield, genetic resilience against stresses, and enhanced nutritional quality is still

lacking. Yield loss due to disease range from 20 to 30% of global agricultural productivity. Therefore, continuous

efforts towards innovative research should be encouraged in order to address the vital aspects related to increasing

productivity in the midst of all the obstacles associated with crop losses.

Biotic Stress occurs as a result of impairment done to plants by other living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses,

fungi, parasites, insects etc. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms of resistance to plant biotic stress

and plant diseases has been a long time interest of plant biologist and pathologists.

The main goal of the interactive meet “Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms – 2017” is to

bring researchers from academy and industry to present and evaluate the most recent advances in

understanding the molecular intricacies of both plant pathogenic and beneficial microorganisms. The meeting will

also bring new discoveries in resistance mechanisms of plant against pathogens to define new frontiers in this field.

The meeting is aimed to have brain storming discussions on plant microbe interactions among the various scientists

working in this field in India. Generally talks are kept open ended.

During the meeting focus will be on molecular mechanism of phyto-pathogenic micro-organisms, pathogen effectors

and virulence, effector evolution and diversification, R genes & host targets for resistance breeding, plant proteins

and processes targeted by effectors and plant disease. The meeting will be an opportunity for listening to some of the

internationally reputed scientists working on different plant pathogenic micro-organisms. The objective is that

scientists working in this area will share their knowledge and will interact during the talk.

In conclusion, the interactive meet combines plenary lectures and session talks, special motivational talk, and tours of

Amarkantak for sightseeing.

Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms (MIPAM)-2017

Prominent Speakers

1. Dr. R. V. Sonti, CCMB, Hyderabad2. Prof. Appa Rao Podile, UOH, Hyderabad3. Prof. Arjula R.Reddy, UOH, Hyderabd4. Dr. Saikat Bhattacharjee, RCB, Delhi5. Dr. Divya Chandran, RCB, Delhi6. Dr. Praveen Verma, NIPGR, Delhi7. Dr. Gopaljee Jha, NIPGR, Delhi8. Dr. Jagreet Kaur, Delhi University, South Campus, Delhi9. Prof. Ashis Nandi, JNU, Delhi

10. Dr. Prabhu B. Patil, IMTECH Chandigarh11. Dr. Senthil Kumar Muthappa, NIPGR, New Delhi12. Dr. Subhadeep Chatterjee CDFD Hyderabad13. Dr. Ajay Goel, Syngeneta, Hyderabad14. Dr. Sumit G Gandhi, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu15. Prof. Lingaraj Sahoo, IIT Guwahati, Assam16. Dr. Shree Pandey, IISER, Kolkata17. Dr. Eeshan Kalita, Tezpur University18. Dr. Suvendra Kumar Ray, Tezpur University19. Dr. R.M. Sundaram, IIRR, Hyderabad20. Dr. Manish K. Pandey, ICRISAT, Hyderabad21. Dr Manish Roorkiwal, ICRISAT, Hyderabad22. Dr. Hitendra K Patel, CCMB, Hyderabad23. Dr. Alok Kumar Pandey, CIMAP, Lucknow24. Dr. Mahesh K. Gupta, Metahelix, Bangluru25. Dr. Anirudh Kumar, IGNTU, Amarkantak26. Dr. Subha Narayan Das, IGNTU, Amarkantak

Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms (MIPAM)-2017

Molecular Intricacies of Plant Associated Microorganisms (MIPAM)-2017

About the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU)

The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak has been established by an Act of the

Parliament of India. It came into existence by the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007 and

came into action on July 2008. The jurisdiction of the University extends to the whole country and it is

fully funded by the Central Government through the University Grant Commission. The university caters

to the tribals’ long cherished dream of higher education. The first regional campus of IGNTU was open at

Manipur on 9 September 2009. There are 29 existing departments that comes under 11 Schools (Faculty).

We have 6 semesters BA/B.Sc./B.Com. programmes, 4 semesters D. Pharma/B.Ed. programmes, 4

semesters MA/M.Sc./M.B.A programmes along with full time Ph.D. programme.

About the Botany Department

The Department of Botany came into existence in 2009. From its humble beginning, the Department

moved to the New Academic Block in August 2011.The Department offers a three-year Honours UG a

two-year MSc programme and PhD Programme .The courses are designed to provide basic knowledge

about the plant diversity, cell biology, genetics, plant physiology, plant ecology as well as advance courses

in instrumentation skills, plant tissue culture techniques, and molecular biology. To cater need of

predominantly tribal population residing around the university as well as to realize the very objectives of

the university, the curricula specifically includes subjects on the safeguarding plant related traditional

knowledge, and development of entrepreneurship skills amongst tribes.

About Amarkantak

Amarkantak is one of the best tourist and religious place of Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak is situated in

Madhya Pradesh in India. Amarkantak is located at 22.67°N 81.75°E. It has an average elevation of 1048

metres (3438 ft). As well as the Narmada, the Son River, initially referred to as Jwalawanti of Johila, the

Narmada and the Amadoh, which is a major early tributary of the Godavari, all rise from the Amarkantak

plateau. It is also a part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, known for rarest endangered

herbal plants. The adjoining forest areas is located in the meeting point between the Vindhya and the

Satpura Ranges, with the Mekal Hills being the fulcrum. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarkantak

Schedule

October 27, 2017: Arrival of scientists, registration and get together in the guest house followed by dinner.

October 28, 2017: Interactive session starts from 9 am onwards at administrative building auditorium,

followed by cultural event in the evening.

October 29, 2017: Interactive session will continue till evening. Amarkantak visit will be done in the

evening around 5:00 pm.

Registration Form

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Note: Registration is free and open to all students and faculty members from research and academic

institutions of India. You can confirm your participation by sending email “I AM IN” on/before August 1,

2017.

For any query, please contact Dr. Anirudh Kumar (Email: anirudh.kumar@igntu.ac.in or

singhanir@gmail.com, Mobile: 9630027893)

IGNTU is situated 30 kms in the west of Pendra Road Railway Station (Chattisgarh) on Katni-Bilaspur

track of South West Central Railway. Almost all the trains plying on this track stop here. It can be reached

by bus from all directions as there are good frequency of buses on Jabalpur, Raipur, Bilaspur, Allahabad,

Rewa, Shahdol, Dindori and Anuppur routes. Amarkantak can be approached by air through Jabalpur

(M.P.) in the West and Raipur (Chattisgarh) in the East.

Those who wish to travel by train from Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Guwahati, direct train connections are

available to Bilaspur rail station which is nearer to Pendra Road railway station. Direct train connections

from Delhi are also available to Pendra Road (14-15 h) railway station.

Nearest Airport

1. Jabalpur - Distance 220 KM from IGNTU.

2. Raipur - Distance 230 KM from IGNTU.

Nearest Railway Station

1. Pendra Road - Distance 30 KM from IGNTU

2. Bilaspur- Distance 120 KM from IGNTU