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3 International Plant Physiology Congress IPPCongress 2015 3rd International Plant Physiology Congress Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research December 11-14, 2015 Convention Centre, JNU New Delhi, India 1958 Indian Society for Plant Physiology Jawaharlal Nehru University National Institute of Plant Genome Research New Delhi, India Published by: Indian Society for Plant Physiology F-4, A Block, NASC Complex IARI, New Delhi-110012 Publication Committee Dr. R.K. Sairam Dr. Ajay Arora Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dr. Rita Sharma Dr. Viswanathan Chinnusamy Dr. Suresh Nair Dr. Sneh L. Singla-Pareek Dr. Pramod Kumar Dr. N. Raghuram Dr. Alok K. Sinha Dr. Rabi N. Sahoo The views expressed in this publication by the authors are their own and these do not necessarily reflect those of the organizers Cover page designed by Prof. Sanjay Kapoor, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Delhi, South Campus, New Delhi. Printed at Cambridge Printing Works, B-85, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110028, Tel. 011-25891262 OUR SPONSORS President of India Rashtrapati Bhavan New Delhi-110004 November 09, 2015 Shri Pranab Mukherjee MESSAGE The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, is happy to know that the Indian Society for Plant Physiology in association with Jawaharlal Nehru University and National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi is organizing the 3rd International Plant Physiology Congress on “Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” from December 11-14, 2015. The President extends his warm greetings and felicitations to the organizers and participants and sends his best wishes for the success of the event. Deputy Press Secretary to the President Tel. (O): 91-11-23793528 (Direct), 91-11-23015321 Extn. 4442, Fax : 91-11-23010252 Email : [email protected] Minister of State of Agriculture and Farmers Walfare Government of India, Krishi Bhawan New Delhi-110001 November 20, 2015 Sanjeev Kumar Balyan MESSAGE I am immensely pleased to know that the “3rd International Plant Physiology Congress: Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” is being organized by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology in association with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. The theme of the International Congress is quite appropriate to the present scenario of changing climate. Fast changing global climate is posing tougher challenges to the crop scientists in terms of several abiotic stresses. In future, it is going to be the synchronized efforts of the Breeders, Crop Physiologists, Agronomists and Molecular Biologists to work on a common platform to find out different strategies to increased crop production. Understanding the basic physiological processes and the possible interventions at different steps are further to be explored at molecular level. I am sure that the congress would provide a good opportunity to the youth to expose themselves to various research areas. I wish the event a grand success. ( ) 199-Q, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110001, Tel : 91-11-23782343, Fax : 91-11-23074190 Secretary Government of India Ministry of Science and Technology Department of Science and Technology November 18, 2015 Ashutosh Sharma MESSAGE I am glad to know that the “3rd International Plant Physiology Congress: Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” is being organized by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology in association with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. We have seen time and again as to how science can be effectively put to work to raise agricultural productivity. In India, the "Green Revolution" ushered in an era of food sufficiency and rural prosperity. The "Green Revolution" was a success due to the introduction of improved seeds, irrigation and plant protection measures combine with a visionary and positive policy support, liberal public funding for agricultural research and development, and dedicated work of farmer. Although technological interventions can provide a new hope for Indian agriculture, there are two factors that are likely to be crucial determinants on whether or not we will be able to ultimately use this technological prowess to gain actual benefits. The first is the issue of public concerns on safety, especially with respect to health and environment. The second is the restrictive role of IPR in actually denying access of these technologies to the developing countries. I am sure that appropriate deliberations will be held among other things, on both these issues, during the Congress. I wish the organizers of this Congress all success in meeting their objectives. (Ashutosh Sharma) Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110016 Tel: 91-11-26511439/26510068, Fax: 91-11-26863847, Email: [email protected], website: www.dst.gov.in Secretary and Director General Government of India Department of Agricultural Research & Education and Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi-110001 October 27, 2015 S. Ayyappan MESSAGE I am happy to know that the Indian Society for Plant Physiology in association with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi is organizing the “3rd International Plant Physiology Congress: Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” from December 11-14 at, JNU, New Delhi, India. The proposed International Congress has great relevance for the 21st century because for feeding the burgeoning population of India and for attaining food security mission oriented efforts for augmenting food productivity and its sustainability through physiological, genetic and biotechnological approaches are critical. Plant Physiologists have a key role to play by providing deeper understanding of the physiological processes and their effective manipulation for improving the productivity of crops. I hope that this International Congress will address such important issues and come out with new directions for researchers for tailoring productive plant types and that would help break the yield barrier and thereby ensure sustained food and nutrition security. I wish the Congress all success. (S. Ayyappan) Tel.: 91-11-23382629; 23386711; Fax: 91-11-23384773; Email: [email protected] Deputy Director General (Crop Science) Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road New Delhi-110001 November 16, 2015 Jeet Singh Sandhu MESSAGE It is a matter of immense pleasure to know that the “3rd International Plant Physiology Congress: Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” is being organized by the Indian Society for Plant Physiology in association with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. The theme of the conference “Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” is quiet appropriate and calls for immediate attention by the Plant Physiologists and other scientists across the nation. Plant Physiologists along with breeders and molecular biologists form a cohesive group that is entrusted with the responsibility of improving the productivity of our present day crop plants keeping in view of the depleting natural resources and constantly changing environment. An understanding of the mechanisms underlying the physiological processes, the effective manipulation of these processes to improve the quality and quantity of the produce and tailoring of productive eco-specific plant types is the need of the hour. I hope this International Congress will provide a good forum to discuss some of these issues and evolve future strategies that will enable us to deal with the problem of food and nutritional security at the national level. I wish this congress a grand success. (J.S. Sandhu) Ph: (Off.) 23382545 Fax : 23097003 E-mail: [email protected] Vice Chancellor Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110067 & President Indian Society for Plant Physiology November 16, 2015 Sudhir K. Sopory MESSAGE It is a matter of great pleasure that Indian Society for Plant Physiology in association with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi and National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi is organizing the “3rd International Plant Physiology Congress: Challenges and Strategies in Plant Biology Research” from December 11-14, 2015 at JNU, New Delhi, India. The congress will provide a good opportunity to the Plant Physiologists/Biologists to review the recent progress made in the various emerging areas of Plant Physiology and to focus on some of the pertinent issues concerning plant productivity in a changing scenario of climatic regime, dwindling natural resources and fast growing human population. Plant Physiology, has and will continue to play an important role in agricultural research and development. With the technological advances in the field of crop breeding and molecular biology, there is a need for integrated approach wherein knowledge of Plant Physiology in the areas of photosynthesis, abiotic and biotic stresses tolerance, nutrient use efficiency, post harvest physiology and so on, can be applied to address the key questions pertaining to improved crop productivity in harmony with the changing environment. I am confident that the scientific deliberations of the congress will provide the right direction for the future strategies in overcoming the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in order to provide food
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