Mansarovar Global UniversityKolar Road, Bhopal - 462042 [M.P.]www.mguindia.com mansarovaruniversity

PLANTTAXONOMY

Classical to Molecular

Mansarovar Global University

Bilkisganj, Sehore - 466111 [M.P.]

Department of Botany

E-mail: conference@mguindia.com

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REGISTRATION

The complete application on the attached proforma should reach the

Course Coordinator on or before October 15, 2021. The selected

candidates will be informed about the detailed programme and will

have to pay a registration fee of Rs.3000/- (Rs. 6500/- with

accommodation). Registered participants will be entitled for

workshop handouts, lunch, high tea during workshop days and

Certificate of Participation.

ACCOMODATION

Participants will be provided accommodation in Hotel/ Guest House

(twin sharing basis; six nights).

MODE OF PAYMENT

Registration charges are to be paid to the Mansarovar Global

University through RTGS/NEFT. Online transactions to be made to:

AXIS BANK LTD., Kolar Road Branch, Bhopal-462042; Account

Number: 918020097678391; IFSC code: UTIB0001933. A copy of

the Bank receipt should be mailed to the Course Coordinator

(conference@mguindia.com).

CONTACT PERSONS

Course Director

Prof. Arun K. Pandey9717745993 (M)

Dr Vishal Gupta9039839796 (M)

Dr Pragya Sourabh7260826100 (M)

Course Coordinators

Nov 29 Dec 4, 2021

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BACKGROUND

Taxonomy is a field of biology that is crucial for understanding the

diversity of life on earth. It not only encompasses the discovery,

description and classification of species but also plays a fundamental

role in conservation of biodiversity. Taxonomy is also an essential part

of studies related to forestry, horticulture, landscape development,

aesthetics and other fields relevant to mankind. Without taxonomy,

all other fields of biology will be deprived of their focus and aim.

Despite this, the number of trained taxonomists is declining and the

research priorities often shift away from taxonomy.

Therefore, the primary goal of this workshop is to enhance the

expertise of people in the field of plant taxonomy and inculcate the

knowledge of both classical as well as modern tools of taxonomy. This

workshop will help the participants acquire the necessary skills

required in the field of plant taxonomy and will also train them in

using a combination of techniques to study any taxa in detail. The

course will include training in basic techniques of plant identification,

herbarium making, nomenclature, classification, botanical

illustrations, floristics and revisionary studies, etc. as well as the

modern techniques of molecular taxonomy with an aim to develop

expertise among the post-graduate students, research scholars, and

teaching faculty working in the field of plant biology. The course will

also undertake field visits where participants will be exposed to

plants growing in natural habitats.

COURSE CONTENTS

Floristic diversity of India

Plant identification and Herbarium Techniques

Revisionary studies & Flora writing

Botanical Nomenclature

Role of different data sources in taxonomy

Taxonomic databases and literature

Plant Illustration

Molecular Taxonomy

Field Visits: Local flora

ELIGIBILITY

The workshop is intended for teachers, research scholars and

post-graduate students. For close interaction between the

participants and the resource persons, the number of participants

will be restricted to 30.

MANSAROVAR GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Mansarovar Global University (MGU), located at Bilkisganj, Sehore

and Bhopal, is established in 2018 by the act of Madhya Pradesh

Government and approved by the University Grants Commission

under 2(f). MGU currently runs courses in Agriculture Sciences and

Technology, Science, Pharmacy, Law, Paramedical, Library Science,

Commerce and Finance, Management, Computer Science, Social

Science & Humanities, Nursing, Journalism and Mass

Communication.

BOTANICAL SURVEY OF INDIA

Botanical Survey of India (BSI) was established in 1890 with the

objective of exploring the plant resources of the country. BSI has been

engaged in undertaking intensive floristic surveys and collecting

accurate and detailed information on the occurrence, distribution,

ecology and economic utility of plants in the country; collecting,

identifying and distributing materials that may be of use to

educational and research institutions; and acting as the custodian of

authentic collections in well planned herbaria and documenting plant

resources in the form of local, district, state and national flora. BSI has

11 regional centres in different regions of India. Central National

Herbarium is the largest herbarium in India.

ABOUT BHOPAL

Bhopal, capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is known as the city of lakes.

Founded by Raja Bhoj, the city has many natural and artificial lakes

and it is one of the greenest cities in the country. Amidst two beautiful

man-made lakes in India, Bhopal is a sprawling city with the right

blend of culture, heritage and modern life. The main cultural center of

Bhopal is Bharat Bhawan. The state Museum has fossils, paintings and

rare Jain sculptures. Taj-ul-Masajid is one of Asia’s largest mosques,

with white domes, and minarets. Van Vihar National Park, located in

the middle of the city, has many species of animals living in their

natural habitats. A large number of institutes of National importance

have been established in Bhopal. Climate of Bhopal is pleasant in the

month of November-December. It is also close to tourist places like

Bhimbetka, Sanchi, Pachmarhi and Ujjain.

HOW TO REACH BHOPAL

Bhopal is well connected by road, rail and air with major cities of India.

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