Hands-on Training on
"Genome Editing Technologies in Crops"
14 - 23 October 2024
ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) invite applications for Hands-on Training onGenomeEditing Technologies in Crops from 14 th - 23 rd October 2024 at ICAR-IIRR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Considering the potential applications of genome editing, a precise new breeding tool, in addressingthelong-standing issues of agriculture, it is extremely important to train the researchers for its effectivedeployment in their research programs. The academicians also require exposure to genome editingtoolsfor teaching students and young research scholars. This 10-days training programcovers the basics anddetails of genome editing, hands-on experience in designing, and synthesis of gRNAs, CRISPR/Casconstruct development, delivery of gRNA into a plant cell, detection of edited lines using variousapproaches, and the biosafety regulatory aspects of genome editing. With the guidelines for the safetyassessment of genome-edited plants by the Government of India, genome editing research inIndiaisexpected to accelerate at a higher pace in years to come.
The ICAR-IIRR has >20 years of rich experience in transgenic development, molecular breedingandgenomics. The biotechnology unit of ICAR-IIRR has developed genome-edited rice lines, whichhavedrawn national attention. The institute has well-trained human resources, state of art facilities andlaboratory infrastructure to carry out genome editing research and training.
