on the biotechnology of Bacillus thuringiensis and it's environmental impact

November 25th-28th, 2009
NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi-110 012, India


in association with

 

1st  ANNOUNCEMENT

The local organizing committee of the 7th Pacific rim Conference on the Biotechnology of  Bacillus  thuringiensis and its Environmental Impact invites you to join us in New Delhi, India from November 25 to November 28, 2009.



NASC Complex

 

Leading international scientists will discuss their research on some of the most important technologies for insect pest management involving reduced usage of synthetic chemical insecticides.

This conference will provide an opportunity for researchers, students, regulatory officials and others interested in biopesticides and biotechnologies for pest management to hear the latest developments and discuss their impact on environment. The science on Bt technology, its application in plant protection, strategic deployment of Bt crops, safety, social concerns and economic benefits will be discussed.We encourage you to participate in this meeting and contribute to the promotion of sustainable technologies for insect pest control.

 

   

Topics For Discussion

Ø      Applied Bt Science
Ø     Biochemistry and Physiology of Bt toxins
Ø      Toxin Structure and Mode of Action
Ø      Bt and Transgenic plants
Ø      Expression and Regulation of toxin genes
Ø      Managing Resistance to Bt toxins
Ø      Novel toxins
Ø     Products and Formulation
Ø      Registration of Bt products
Ø      Risk assessment and Communication
Ø     Bt Crop Field Evaluation and Management
Ø     Safety and Social Concerns, Economic Benefit and Public Acceptance 



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Symposium Hall

Organization

Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Department of Biotechnology, Calcutta University and All India Crop Biotechnology Association are proud to be the local organizer of the 7th Pacific rim Conference on the Biotechnology of Bacillus thuringiensis and its environmental impact to be held at National Agriculture Science Complex at New Delhi from 25th –28th November’2009.

 

 

 

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