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VIII. Teaching methods
• Lectures
• Power point presentations
• Assignments, quiz
• Group tasks, student’s presentations
• Hands-on-learning on computer
IX. Learning Outcome
Students would be well versed with database management system and use of
statistical softwares.
X. Suggested Reading
Agrawal RC, Archak S and Tyagi RK. 2012. 
An overview of biodiversity information with special
reference to PGR
. Computer and Electronics in Agriculture 84: 92-99.
Archak S and Agrawal RC. 2013. 
PGR informatics at the NBPGR: Status, challenges and future
.
In A road map for implementing the MLS of ABS in India (Eds Halewood, M, Brahmi,
P.Mathur, PN and Bansal, KC). Bioversity International, Rome and NBPGR, New Delhi.
Painting KA, Perry MC, Denning RA and Ayad WG. 1993. 
Guide Book for Genetic Resources
Documentation
. IPGRI, Rome, Italy.
Puzone L and Th. Hazekamp. 1996. Characterization and Documentation of Genetic Resources
Utilizing Multimedia Database.
Rana RS, Sapra RL, Agrawal RC and Gambhir R. 1991. 
Plant Genetic Resources
. Documentation
and Information Management, NBPGR, New Delhi.
I. Course Title
: PGR Exchange and Quarantine *
II. Course Code
: PGR 507
III. Credit Hours
: 3(2+1)
IV. Why this course ?
In view of updated rules and regulations for access of germplasm and its safe

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movement following international phytosanitary measures, these issues need to be
taught in detail.
V. Aim of the course
To impart knowledge onsafe exchange of germplasm nationally and internationally
alongwith the quarantine related issues which are either legislative or technical.