Dr. S. Madhavan, Prof., Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.

Dr. B. Meenakumari, Chairperson, NBA, Chennai.

Dr. S. Madhan Mohan, Advisor, DBT, New Delhi.

Dr. R. Brakaspathy, Scientific Advisor, SERB, New Delhi.

Shri. T. Rabikumar, Secretary, NBA, Chennai.

Dr. R. Srinivasan, Member Secretary, TNSCST, Chennai.

Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director, CAS in Botany, Univ. of Madras, Chennai.

Dr. N. Parthasarathy, Prof., Pondicherry Univ., Puducherry.

Dr. Pon Samuel Jayakumar, Dow AgroSciences, USA.

Dr. Mark Carine, Principal Curator, The Natural History Museum, UK.

Dr. A.G. Pandurangan, Director, JNTBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. G.N. Hariharan, Director, Biotechnology, MSSRF, Chennai.

Dr. Rathnasiri Premathilake, Prof., Univ. of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Dr. A.K. Pandey, Prof., Univ. of Delhi, New Delhi.

Dr. S. Krishnan, Prof., Goa University, Goa.

Dr. A. Nicodemus, Scientist F, IFGTB, Coimbatore.

Dr. K.R. Umadevi, Scientist D, NIRT-ICMR, Chennai.

Dr. T. Sekar, Associate Prof., Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai.

Dr. K. Azhakanandam, Syngenta, USA.

750 per person/day] will be arranged on first come first serve basis with advance payment. Off campus accommodation in nearby hotels will also be facilitated on request. All correspondence regarding accommodation shall be made to Dr. P. Selva Singh Richard [nsctpsaccomodation@gmail.com].

CHIEF PATRONDr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan, Principal & Secretary, Madras Christian College.

PATRONSMr. C. Sundaraj, Bursar & Treasurer, MCC. Dr. P. Samuel Asirvatham, Dean of Sciences, MCC.Dr. S. John Gabriel, Dean of R&D, MCC.

CONVENER AND ORGANISING SECRETARYDr. G. Abraham Immanuel Ebenezer

ORGANISING TREASURERDr. E. Joyce Sudandara Priya

ORGANISING COMMITTEEDr. S. Ravi ShankarMrs. J. Jeya RathiDr. P. Selva Singh RichardMrs. Anu Annamma MammenDr. M. KumarDr. G. GnanasekaranDr. B. BabuMr. Leslie LawrenceDr. R. Ranjith KumarDr. A. Nithaniyal Stalin

ADVISORY COMMITTEEDr. H.Y. Mohan Ram, Retd. Prof. & Head, Univ. of Delhi, Delhi.

Dr. D. E. P. Jeyasingh,Retd. Prof. & Head, MCC, Chennai.

Rev. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu, Director, ERI, Chennai.

Dr. K.V. Krishnamurthy, Retd. Prof. & Head, Bharathidasan Univ., Trichy.

Dr. S. Niranjali Devaraj, Retd. Prof. & Head, Univ. of Madras, Chennai.

Dr. N.S. Atri, Retd. Prof., Punjabi University, Patiala.

Dr. Henry Daniell, Prof., Univ. of Pennsylvania, USA.

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

ON

CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES[NSCTPS18]

22nd & 23rd February, 2018

MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE [AUTONOMOUS]Tambaram, Chennai - 600059.

UGC - College with Potential for ExcellenceReaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

Organisedby the

Department of

PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGYDST-FIST Sponsored

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON

CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES [NSCTPS18]

22nd & 23rd February, 2018

The Symposium is organised to discuss the current trends in both classical and emerging areas in the field of Plant Sciences. The Symposium will provide an opportunity for all interested in Plant Sciences to learn and be inspired by the keynote addresses and lectures by eminent scientists on latest developments in different fields. Applications of research findings to human welfare, environment and conservation will be highlighted. Research scholars and students will be provided a platform to share their finding through oral/poster presentations and interact with scientific fraternity.

MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGEMadras Christian College [MCC] was founded in 1837 as the General Assembly School in George Town, Madras by the Rev. John Anderson, a Missionary from the Church of Scotland. Rev. William Miller upgraded the school to a college in 1865 and renamed the institution as ‘Madras Christian College’ in 1877. The rapid expansion of the College resulted in the shifting of the college from George Town to the present 308 acre campus in Tambaram in 1937. Professor Edward Barnes and his wife Alice Mary Barnes, who lived on the campus since 1932, painstakingly shaped and nurtured the campus, by laying roads, planting avenue trees, hedges and protecting the native flora. The year 1978 was path-breaking as MCC became one of the earliest colleges to be granted the status of Autonomy. The college now has 32 departments under both Aided and Self-Financed streams offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Programmes [M.Phil. & Ph.D.]. The Halls of residence - Selaiyur, St. Thomas’s & Heber for men and Martin, Margaret & Barnes for women, contribute to the rich cosmopolitan character of the

campus life. The sprawling sports fields, as well as the cultural ambience of the college, provide impetus for the full development of students’ personality and intellectual ability. MCC is affiliated to the University of Madras, reaccredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade [highest grade] and was awarded the status of ‘College with Potential for Excellence’. Academic excellence, spiritual vitality and social relevance have remained the guiding principles of the Institutions down the decades [www.mcc.edu.in].

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGYThe Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology [formerly Botany] is one of the oldest in the state of Tamil Nadu to teach Plant Sciences since 1937. The Department was recognized by the Department of Science & Technology in 2013 for its excellence and has been sponsored with Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology [FIST] for infrastructure in Universities & higher educational Institutions. The Department has been offering courses in all fields of Plant Sciences including Algology, Mycology, Pathology, Angiosperm Systematics, Ethnobotany, Anatomy, Embryology, Palynology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Physiology, Biochemistry, Tissue Culture, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The curricula and syllabi are constantly updated to meet international standards. The Department provides infrastructure and instrumentation facilities to carryout research projects leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D. The alumni of the Department occupy positions in leading colleges, universities and advanced research institutions in India and abroad [www.mccbotbio@yolasite.com].

SYMPOSIUM THEMESDiversity and Systematics of Algae, Fungi and Plants.Ecology, Environment, Climate Change and Conservation.Plant Interactions-Microbes and Animals.Aerobiology-Palynology.Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants in Human Welfare.Physiology, Biochemistry, Phytochemistry and Histochemistry.Genetics and Molecular Biology.Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology and Bioinformatics.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTSParticipants are invited to submit abstract(s) limited to 200 words [excluding title, name of author(s) and affiliations] typed in MS Word [Font: Times New Roman, 12 size, double line spacing] to the Organising Secretary [nsctps2018mcc@gmail.com] along with the scanned copy of the filled-in registration form and receipt of online payment details on or before 5th February, 2018. Abstract will be scrutinised by the review committee and on acceptance for either oral or poster presentation shall be communicated to the corresponding author. The size of the poster should be 90x120 cm in portrait format.

AWARDSThe expert committee will evaluate and give awards for the best oral and poster presentation.

REGISTRATION FEECategory Before

5th Feb. 2018On-the-spot Registration

Delegates Rs 1000 Rs 1500

Research Scholars Rs 500 Rs 700

Students Rs 300 Rs 500

Accompanying Person Rs 500 Rs 750

MODE OF PAYMENTRegistration fee is to be paid online via:

http://mcc.edu.in/index.php/83-news-and-events/368-national-symposium

Receipt of online payment details should be sent to the Organising Secretary [nsctps2018mcc@gmail.com].

TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATIONMadras Christian College is well connected by air, train and road. It is at a distance of 10 km from the Chennai Air Port, 28 km from Chennai Koyambedu Bus Terminus, 25 km from Chennai Central/Egmore Railway Station. Participants are requested to reach the venue on their own. On campus accommodation in MCC International Guest House [on sharing, Rs.

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NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES (NSCTPS18)

22nd & 23rd February, 2018

Organised by the Department of

PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGYDST-FIST Sponsored

MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE [AUTONOMOUS]Tambaram, Chennai - 600059.

UGC - College with Potential for ExcellenceReaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC

PERSONAL DETAILSName : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gender: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Age: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualification: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Institution/Organisation/University:Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-mail: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mobile: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRESENTATION DETAILSTheme : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Title of Abstract: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Author(s) (underline the presenting author): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Category: Delegate/Research Scholar/Student/Accompanying Person

PAYMENT DETAILSOnline Transaction Number & Date: Name of the Bank & Branch: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACCOMMODATION DETAILSAccommodation : Needed/Not NeededType: MCC IGH/Hotel

Last date for online abstract submission, registration and fee payment: 5th February 2018.Registration fee is to be paid online via: http://mcc.edu.in/index.php/83-news-and-events/368-national-symposium . Receipt of online payment details should be sent to the Organising Secretary [nsctps2018mcc@gmail.com].

Further correspondence: Dr. G.A.I. Ebenezer, Convener & Organising Secretary, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), East Tambaram, Chennai – 600059, Tamil Nadu, India.e-mail ID: nsctps2018mcc@gmail.comTelephone: 044 22391977

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