ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag and Indian Phytopathological Society are jointly organizing a National Symposium on “Holistic approaches for biotic and abiotic stress management in crops for sustainable agriculture” at Central Rainfed Upland Rice Research Station (CRURRS), Massipirhi, Post Box 48, Hazaribag, Jharkhand during 28-29 November 2024. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we cordially invite all members of the Society, researchers, students, progressive farmers, government officials and policy makers to participate in this important symposium. We assure that the forum will provide an excellent opportunity to the participants for productive scientific deliberations and interactions leading toward One Health.
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM Sustainable agriculture aims to meet the needs of present and future generations, while ensuring profitability, environmental health, and social and economic equity. Healthy plant is prerequisite for sustainable agriculture and food systems, as they are essential for food security, ecosystem services, and biodiversity. Crop plants are frequently subjected to multiple biotic and abiotic stresses. Since stress tolerance is genetically complex, it becomes even more challenging for plants to handle multiple stresses at the same time. Climate change exacerbates the adverse effects of these combined stresses, leading to greater crop losses. This presents a significant challenge to the food and nutritional security of the growing global population, which is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. While substantial research has been conducted to mitigate crop losses caused by individual biotic or abiotic stresses, our understanding of the interactive effects of these stresses remains limited. In this context, a multidisciplinary approach aimed at enhancing resistance or tolerance to multiple stresses is essential for achieving sustainable and climate-smart agriculture. The conference on "Holistic approaches for biotic and abiotic stress management in crops for sustainable agriculture", will serve as a platform for sharing research findings related to combined stresses in crop plants. This two-day conference will feature an exciting program, including invited talks, award lectures, and oral and poster presentations on relevant themes. Your participation and knowledge-sharing will foster collaboration and contribute to a collective vision for a climate-smart agricultural future. The symposium will take place at CRURRS, Hazaribag, and will be conducted in English. It is open to all individuals interested in any of the topics covered. |
Abstract submission & Registration (opening date) | : | October 21, 2024 |
Abstract submission (closing date) | : | November 20, 2024 (Closed now) |
Early-Bird Registration (closing date) | : | November 10, 2024 |
Communication about acceptance | : | November 22, 2024 |
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Theme 1: Understanding Stress Combinations in Agro-Ecosystems
Theme 2: Innovations in Stress Diagnosis and
Characterization
Theme 3: Plant-Stress Interactions: Mechanisms and
Insights
Theme 4: Recent Advances in Stress Management and
Mitigation
Chief Patron
Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), New Delhi
Patron
Dr. T.R. Sharma, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi
Co-Patrons
Dr. S.C. Dubey, Vice-Chancellor, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director, ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. D.K. Ghosh, President, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi
Dr. Dinesh Singh, President (Elect), Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi
Members
Dr. C. Chattopadhyay, Former VC, UBKV, Coochbehar, West Bengal
Dr. Sujoy Rakshit, Director, ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. Anup Das, Director, ICAR-RCER, Patna, Bihar
Dr. Vishal Nath, OSD, ICAR-IARI, Jharkhand
Dr. S.D. Mahapatra, Head (CPT Division), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. B.N. Panja, Professor and Head, Plant Pathology, BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. P.M. Bhattacharya, Professor & Head (Plant Pathology), UBKV, Coochbehar, West Bengal
Dr. Anirudh Saha, Professor & Head (Botany), University of North Bengal, West Bengal
Dr. N.C. Mandal, Head, Dept of Botany, Visva Bharti University, West Bengal
Dr. S.K. Singh, Professor & Head, Dept of Plant Pathology, RPCAU, Pusa, Bihar
Dr. Birendra Kumar, Professor & Head, TCA Dholi, DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar
Dr. N. Kudada, Chairman (Plant Pathology), BAU, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. J.N. Srivastava, Chairman & Associate Professor, BAU, Sabour, Bihar
Dr. Ranjan Nath, Head (Plant Pathology), PSB, Visva Bharti University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
Dr. Basudev Dasgupta, Ex Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. Srikanta Das, Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. Jayanta Tarafdar, Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. Sujit Kumar Ray, Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. Ashis Chakraborty, Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. D.K. Misra, Professor & OIC, ICAR-AICRP (Fruits), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. P.C. Rath, Principal Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. P. Srinivas, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), CHES (ICAR-IIHR), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Dr. P.K. Jha, Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology, DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar
Dr. Mihir Kumar Mishra, Associate Professor (Plant Pathology), OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Dr. Subhendu Jash, Associate Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. R.K. Ranjan, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar
Dr. Sunita Mahapatra, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), BCKV, Mohanpur, West Bengal
Dr. M.K. Biswas, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), PSB, Visva Bharti University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
Dr. Shalini Lal, Assistant Professor (Microbiology), DSPMU, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. Rini Pal, Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture, Chiplima (OUAT), Odisha
Dr. Dipankar Mandal, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), College of Agriculture, Chiplima (OUAT), Odisha
Dr. Abhijit Ghatak, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), BAU, Sabour, Bihar
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Chairperson
Dr. Dipankar Maiti, Former Director (A), ICAR-NRRI, Odisha
Organizing President
Dr. N.P. Mandal, Head, ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Co-Organizing Presidents
Dr. N. Kudada, Chairman, Dept. of Plant Pathology, BAU, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Chief Organizing Secretary
Dr. Kajal Kumar Biswas, Secretary, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi
Organizing Secretaries
Dr. Someshwar Bhagat, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology) and President IPS, (East Zone), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. Amrita Banerjee, Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology) and Councillor IPS (East Zone), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Co-Organizing Secretaries
Dr. S.M. Prasad, Principal Scientist (Agronomy), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. Somnath Roy, Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. B.C. Verma, Senior Scientist (Soil Science), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. Priyamedha, Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. Soumya Saha (Agronomy), Scientist, ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. Arunkumara CG, Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Treasurer
Dr. Soumya Saha (Agronomy), Scientist, ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Dr. Arunkumara C.G., Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-NRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag, Jharkhand
Members
Dr. A.K. Mukherjee, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. M.K. Bag, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. S. Lenka, Principal Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. A.K. Rai, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK (ICAR-NRRI), Koderma, Jharkhnad
Dr. Totan Adak, Senior Scientist (Agricultural Chemistry), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. N.B. Patil, Scientist (Agricultural Entomology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. Raghu S., Scientist, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. Prabhukarthikeyan, S.R., Scientist, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Mrs. Keerthana, U., Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Mr. Jeevan B., Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. Asharani Patel, Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-IARI, Jharkhand
Dr. Suryakant Manik, Scientist (Plant Pathology), ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. G.P. Pandi G., Scientist (Agril. Entomology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. Basana Gowda G., Scientist (Agril. Entomology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Ms. Golive Prasanthi, Scientist (Agril. Entomology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Sh. Annamalai M., Scientist (Agril. Entomology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Mr. Rupak Jena, Scientist (Nematology), ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack, Odisha
Dr. S. Ekka, Jr. Scientist cum Asst. Professor (Plant Pathology), BAU, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. M.K. Barnwal, Jr. Scientist cum Asst. Professor (Plant Pathology), BAU, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. H.C. Lal, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), BAU, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Dr. Chanchila Kumari, SMS, KVK (ICAR-NRRI), Koderma, Jharkhand
Dr. Bhoopendra Singh, SMS, KVK (ICAR-NRRI), Koderma, Jharkhand
Mr. Vinay Kumar, SMS, KVK (ICAR-NRRI), Koderma, Jharkhand
Ms. Nupur Choudhary, SMS, KVK (ICAR-NRRI), Koderma, Jharkhand
Mr. D. Ghosh, SMS, KVK (ICAR-NRRI), Koderma, Jharkhand
Dr. Vivek Khare, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), PSB, Visva Bharti University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
Dr. Nandlal Mandal, Assistant Professor (Botany),Visva Bharti University, Santiniketan, West Bengal
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REGISTRATION FEE
Only registered delegates are permitted to attend and participate in the Conference. They are entitled to receive all relevant publications of the conference including certificates. The registration fee can also be paid through cheque/demand draft in favour of “Indian Phytopathological Society”.
Delegate Type |
Early Bird Registration |
Late Registration |
Scientist
/ Faculty / Govt. officials /IPS members |
INR 3540.00 INR 3000.00 + 540 (GST@ 18%) |
INR 4130.00 INR 3500.00 + 630 (GST@ 18%) |
Scientist
/ Faculty / Govt. officials/ Non-members |
INR 4130.00 INR 3500.00 + 630 (GST@ 18%) |
INR 4720.00 INR 4000.00 + 720 (GST@ 18%) |
Research Scholar |
INR 2360.00 INR 2000.00 + 360 (GST@ 18%) |
INR 2950.00 INR 2500.00 + 450 (GST@ 18%) |
Student |
INR 1180.00 INR 1000.00 + 180 (GST@ 18%) |
INR 1770.00 INR 1500.00 + 270 (GST@ 18%) |
Corporate |
INR 5900.00 INR 5000.00 + 900 (GST@ 18%) |
INR 6490.00 INR 5500.00 + 990 (GST@ 18%) |
The registration fee can also be made via net banking (NEFT):
Name of the Account Holder | : | Indian Phytopathological Society |
Name of the Bank and Branch | : | CANARA Bank, Pusa Campus, IARI, New Delhi 110012 |
Account Type | : | 90292010005900 |
Account Number | : | CNRB0019029 |
RTGS/NEFT/IFS Code | : | 110025041 |
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PRESENTATIONS
Plenary Lectures: Nationally recognized eminent scientists/academician will be invited to deliver special lectures on the frontier research and technologies related to agricultural stress management . Plenary lectures will be of 30 minutes duration.
Lead Talk: Researchers/faculty/scientist will be identified by technical Committees to give lead lectures which will throw insight into the various themes of the Symposium. Each lecture will be of 15 minutes followed by discussion.
Oral Presentation: Delegates with excellent research will be chosen to deliver talk on their subject area in each theme with a duration of 10 minutes with discussion.
Poster Presentation: All delegates will have the opportunity to present their research papers through poster presentations. Materials for affixing the posters will be provided by the organizers. Posters should measure 4 feet (L) x 3 feet (W) and use standard font sizes appropriate for posters.
BEST ORAL / POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD : Best Oral / Poster Presentation award will be given in each session.
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstract (250 words) including titles, authors name, affiliation and corresponding authors email ID of unpublished research works related to the conference themes are invited for presentation (Oral and Poster). It should be prepared in MS Word, Times New Roman, 12 font size, 1.5 spacing. All Abstracts, Keynote papers and lead papers are to be submitted preferably through email attachment to ipseastzone24@gmail.com on or before 20 November 2024. Please underline the name of the presenter and mention the email ID of the presenting author.
Poster Presentation Guidelines
Poster Dimensions Requirements & Set-Up Procedures
Criteria for Judging Poster Presentations
Given the number of posters, judges may only have 4-5 minutes or less to review, discuss, and evaluate a poster presentation. Poster presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
(a) The title, names of authors, and the institution(s) where the research was performed should be included at the top of the poster.
(b) Poster layout should be in a logical order, including text and graphics that explain the objectives of the research and why the research is important; hypothesis/statement of the problem; methods and controls; results; conclusions and future research; and references and acknowledgements.
(c) Presentation: Presenters should demonstrate a good understanding of the study and related areas and responds effectively and clearly to questions.
Poster Design Suggestions & Tips
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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
In 1942, a severe outbreak of brown spot disease (caused by Helminthosporium spp.) in rice led to a significant rice shortage in Bengal, contributing to the Great Bengal Famine of 1943. In response, the Government of India ramped up rice research efforts and the Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) was established in 1946, in Cuttack, Odisha. The institute was brought under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1966 and was later renamed the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) in 2015.
To address the specific needs of rainfed upland rice cultivation, the Central Rainfed Upland Rice Research Station (CRURRS) of NRRI was established in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, in 1980. This station focuses on developing improved technologies to boost rice productivity in rainfed uplands, which account for about 13.5% of India’s rice-growing area. These uplands are predominantly located in eastern India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Characterized by aerobic to semi-aerobic soils, reliance on erratic monsoons, and sloping terrain, these regions face challenges from both drought and biotic stresses, which are becoming increasingly severe due to climate change.
ABOUT HAZARIBAG
Hazaribag is a picturesque town known for its natural beauty, lush forests, and pleasant climate. Situated on the Chotanagpur Plateau, it offers a serene environment perfect for both leisure and academic pursuits. Famous for the Hazaribag Wildlife Sanctuary and the scenic Canary Hill, the town blends nature with a rich cultural heritage, conveniently connected by road, rail and air.
WEATHER
Hazaribag, Jharkhand experiences cool and pleasant weather during end of November. The temperature typically ranges between 10°C to 25°C. The days are mild with comfortable sunshine, while the evenings and early mornings can be chilly, making light woolens recommended. Rain is generally unlikely during this time, providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities and travel. This refreshing climate creates a perfect backdrop for conferences and gatherings.
HOW TO REACH
By Road: Hazaribag is well-connected by national highways, making it easily accessible by bus, taxi, or private vehicle. It is about 100 km from Ranchi, 235 km from Patna, 130 km from Gaya, 125 km from Dhanbad; buses or taxis are available from major nearby cities.
By Rail: The nearest major railway station is Koderma Junction (60 km) from Hazaribag. Regular trains connect Koderma to cities like Kolkata, Patna, and Delhi. From Koderma, taxis and buses are available for a short drive to Hazaribag. The Vande Bharat Express also runs from Patna and Gaya to Hazaribag.
By Air: The closest and convenient airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi (100 km). It has regular flights from major Indian cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. From Ranchi, one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Hazaribag.