Advanced Bioinformatics Tools and its Applications in Agriculture: Virtual Training Programme concludes at ICAR-NAARM

14 - 19 September, 2020, Hyderabad

The Virtual Training Programme on “Advanced Bioinformatics tools and its Applications in Agriculture” organized by the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research and Management, Hyderabad from 14th to 19th September, 2020 concluded today.

In her valedictory address, Dr. M. Sujatha, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad outlined the critical role of Bioinformatics and related the applications in agriculture, NGS, biological data analysis, AI and big data applications.

Highlighting the importance of Bioinformatics to undertake the frontier research like genome editing, CRISPAR-CAS, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad urged the participants for undertaking the collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity.

The participants were provided the insight about the enormous potential and application of advanced Bioinformatics Tools in the domain of agriculture during the programme. They were also provided with the theory and hands-on-practical sessions on various Bioinformatics softwares and tools on the different topics related to the emerging requirements of Bioinformatics Tools in the agriculture and allied sectors.

About 73 Agricultural Researchers, including 37 women, representing 19 Agricultural Research disciplines from 20 ICAR Institutions and 19 Agricultural Universities virtually participated in the programme.

(Source: ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad)