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Kalyani Conference Focuses on Plant Research Solutions
A big meeting happened at the University of Kalyani in India.
Scientists from all over the world came to talk about plants.
They discussed how to use plant research to help people.
The main topics were about making sure everyone has enough food, protecting plants from climate change, and finding new ways to use plants.
The leaders of the meeting said it's very important to turn science into real help for people and the environment.
They also talked about how to protect plant ideas and start new businesses using plants.
The University of Kalyani hosted a two-day international conference on plant science research and its real-world applications.
The event was organized in collaboration with the Botanical Survey of India and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Key themes included food security, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and bioprospecting.
Dr. Kanad Das, Director of the Botanical Survey of India, emphasized the need to translate scientific advancements into societal benefits.
The conference aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical, actionable solutions for a sustainable future.
- Who
- Scientists, academicians, and researchers from India and abroad
- What
- International Conference on “Current Developments in Plant Science Research: Translating Research to Practice”
- Where
- University of Kalyani, India
- When
- 27-28 January
- Why
- To discuss how plant research can be translated into real-world solutions for societal benefits
Key facts
- Event
- International Conference on “Current Developments in Plant Science Research: Translating Research to Practice”
- Date
- 27-28 January
- Organizers
- University of Kalyani, Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- Key Themes
- Food security, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, plant systematics, bioprospecting, intellectual property rights
- Chief Guest
- Dr Kanad Das, Director of the Botanical Survey of India
- Chief Patron
- Prof. Kallol Paul, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kalyani
Quotes
Dr. Kanad Das
Director of the Botanical Survey of India
“Scientific advancements must now be translated into real societal benefits, particularly in the areas of food security, climate resilience and conservation of biodiversity.”
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