Workshop on Genome Editing in Plants Held at ICAR-NRRI
The ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI), Cuttack, successfully organized a workshop titled “Hands-on Training on Genome Editing in Plants for Basic Biology and Crop Improvement” from August 1-8, 2024. Sponsored by the DST-Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, the workshop saw active participation from 25 Ph.D. and 6 M.Sc. students from 23 reputed universities across the country.
The workshop was inaugurated on August 1, 2024, by the chief guest, Dr. Padmini Swain, former Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack. Esteemed speakers and experts in genome editing from around the world delivered lectures and guided practical sessions. Participants gained comprehensive insights into various aspects of genome editing, including molecular biology basics, target gene selection, gRNA design, primer design, transformation, protoplast isolation, protoplast transfection, GFP visualization, Agrobacterium-mediated calli transformation, and advanced techniques such as base editing and prime editing.
As part of the workshop, participants engaged in brainstorming sessions and presented their findings in six different groups.
The Valedictory session of the workshop, held on August 8, 2024, was graced by Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director of ICAR-NRRI, as the chief guest. In his closing remarks, Dr. Nayak congratulated the participants and the organizing committee for the successful conduct of the workshop and encouraged them to work towards the ultimate benefit of stakeholders, farmers, and consumers. Dr. Kutubuddin A. Molla, the organizing secretary presented a brief report on the workshop’s activities and achievements. Additional remarks were made by Dr. M. J. Baig, Course Director and Head of the Crop Improvement Division, and Dr. Sanghamitra Samantaray, Patron of the workshop. Participants shared their feedback, emphasizing the valuable knowledge and skills they gained throughout the event. The participants shared their feedback, highlighting the valuable knowledge and skills they acquired.
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