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Plant Tissue Culture
Advanced clonal propagation
About the Symposium
Engineering Nature’s Future
The Plant Tissue Culture Association (India) [PTCA(I)], in association with CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, invites scientists, academicians, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and innovators to participate in the National Symposium on “Bioresource Engineering and Bio-Innovations for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration (BIO3)”, organized as part of the 48th Annual Meeting of PTCA(I).
The symposium will provide an interdisciplinary platform to discuss recent advances in plant biotechnology, bioresource engineering, translational biosciences, and sustainable biomanufacturing for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and bioeconomy development. Particular emphasis will be placed on plant tissue culture, genomics, synthetic biology, metabolomics, precision breeding, systems biology, and AI-assisted biology in addressing global challenges related to food security, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and climate change.
Special focus will also be given to Himalayan bioresources and fragile mountain ecosystems, highlighting conservation, sustainable utilization, medicinal and aromatic plants, ecological restoration, and community-linked bioeconomy initiatives.
The symposium aims to:
- Deliberate on recent advances in plant biotechnology and bioresource engineering;
- Explore biotechnology-driven strategies for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration;
- Promote sustainable biomanufacturing and circular bioeconomy approaches;
- Discuss emerging technologies including genome editing, synthetic biology, systems biology, AI-assisted biology, and precision breeding;
- Strengthen academia–industry collaborations and translational research;
- Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization;
- Provide mentoring and networking opportunities for students and young researchers.
The symposium aligns with national and global priorities related to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, bioeconomy development, translational biotechnology, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
PTCA(I) and CSIR-IHBT warmly invite the scientific community and stakeholders to participate in this important event and contribute towards biotechnology-driven solutions for sustainable development and ecological restoration in the Himalayan region and beyond.
SDG 15SDG 13SDG 9
BioeconomyClimate ActionHimalayan Conservation
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Plant Tissue Culture
Advanced propagation techniques
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Genome Editing
CRISPR & precision breeding
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AI Biology
Machine learning for living systems
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Bioeconomy
Sustainable mountain ecosystems
CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
The CSIR–Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), operating under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The vision of CSIR-IHBT is to become a global leader in technologies for boosting the bioeconomy through the sustainable utilization of Himalayan bioresources.
CSIR-IHBT focuses on the conservation, genetic enhancement, crop production, protection, postharvest management, and value addition of various commercially important crops. The Division of Fermentation and Phytofarming Technology specializes in conducting fundamental and strategic research in plant tissue culture, bioreactor technology, hydroponics and aeroponics, enzymology, nanotechnology, and endophytes of economically important high-altitude species. The institute serves as a repository of genetic resources, advances the genetic improvement of high-value medicinal and aromatic plants as well as other important crop species, and develops highly efficient protocols aimed at improving livelihoods in the Himalayan region.
Plant Tissue Culture Association (India)
The Plant Tissue Culture Association (India) [PTCA(I)] is a premier professional body comprising distinguished scientists in the field of plant tissue culture, including several pioneers and leading experts who have made significant contributions to the discipline.
A key objective of the Association is to provide a dynamic platform for students, researchers, and scientists to present their research, exchange ideas, and deliberate on recent advances in plant sciences. For nearly five decades, PTCA(I) has consistently fulfilled this mandate by organizing annual meetings and symposia that serve as distinguished forums for scientific interaction, collaboration, and the promotion of excellence in plant biotechnology across the nation.
