Prayagraj,

18 April (HS): A two-day hands-on training program on Plant Tissue Culture

Techniques concluded successfully at Sam Higginbottom University of

Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), drawing enthusiastic

participation from students, research scholars and budding biotechnologists. The

program was organized by the Centre for Tissue Culture Technology, Jacob

Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, SHUATS, Prayagraj in

collaboration with Department of Botany, Ewing Christian College, Prayagraj.

The training was designed to provide practical exposure to advanced techniques

in plant tissue culture. Participants received hands-on experience in various

aspects of Plant Tissue Culture. The program also highlighted the latest

advancements and applications of tissue culture in modern agriculture and

biotechnology.

Chief

guest Dr. Abhilasha J. Lal (Director, HRM & R, SHUATS) emphasized the

importance of skill-based learning in the ever-evolving field of plant

sciences. Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Mishra (Head, Department of Botany, ECC, Prayagraj)

encouraged the gathering to contribute towards the upliftment of farms and

farming communities. Throughout the

training, participants engaged in interactive lab sessions and live

demonstrations under the guidance of experienced faculty and technical staff.

Feedback from attendees reflected high levels of satisfaction, with many

expressing appreciation for the practical insights and techniques they could

apply in their academic and professional journeys.

The

valedictory session was hosted by Dr. Gurudayal R. Guru, Associate Professor,

CTCT. Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Shukla (Head, Centre for Tissue Culture Technology),

elaborated on the objectives and structure of the training and thanked the

university for its continuous support in promoting research and innovation. The

valedictory session concluded with the distribution of certificates to

participants by guests. A vote of thanks was given by Professor (Dr.) Eapen P.

Koshy. The event was seen as a successful initiative to bridge the gap between

theoretical knowledge and practical skills in plant biotechnology.

Prof.

(Dr.) Rubina Lawrence (Head, Industrial Microbiology and Associate Dean,

Academics, JIBB), Prof. (Dr.) Veeru Prakash (Associate Dean, Administration,

JIBB) and Dr. Rajiv Kant (Head, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics) also

graced the occasion.

Prof.

(Dr.) Pragati Shukla extended deep sense of gratitude to the Rev. Prof. (Dr.)

R. B. Lal (Honorable Vice-Chancellor, SHUATS), Prof. (Dr.) ir. Jonathan A. Lal

(Dean-JIBB and Pro-Vice Chancellor-Academics affairs, SHUATS) and also

appreciated the untiring efforts of all the staff members of Centre for Tissue

Culture Technology.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi