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Preamble
(Plant Genetic Resources)

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Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes
Vol. 1
utilization. To provide knowledge in genomic tools and their application in plant genetic
resource exploration, collection, conservation and utilization, one course on plant genomics
have been framed to develop high-throughput genome-wide-scale technologies, tools and
methodologies to elucidate the basics of genetic traits/ genetic diversity in organisms.
In the era of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) it is imperative to teach concepts and
instruments of, plant breeder’s rights, farmer’s rights, access and benefit sharing,
international treaties and national legislation related to plant genetic resources which would
be done through one course. In addition to conventional hybridization, there is a need for
precise tools to decipher the molecular basis of genetic diversity through mapping and
sequencing. In one of the courses students would be taught basics of genome structure and
organization, generation of molecular markers-basic principles, molecular marker
techniques, data handling and analysis of GM. Another course would deal with germplasm
data base management using modern tools and softwares. To educate about protecting the
economy, environment and plant health from pests and disease including preventing new
pests and diseases from arriving, and helping to control outbreaks when they do occur,
biosecurity issues for India would be taught.
By intensive discussion with the core faculty, PGR experts and based on the feedback
from faculty of ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, the entire syllabus was
restructured with the improvement in existing courses as well addition of new courses. The
syllabus was suitably finalized with the view to equip the students to aspire knowledge and
skill sets and mould towards entrepreneurship and build themselves to prepare for global
competiveness. The BSMA Committee held discussions over four sessions on the topical
issues concerning Plant Genetic Resources. The curricula and syllabi were discussed at
length in the meetings and workshops. The opinions and suggestions invited from
institutions, eminent scientists and other stakeholders were also reviewed by the committee.
The new look and restructured PG programmes in PGR have been designed keeping in
view latest international commitments, role of private sector, modern research tools and
their applications, supplementary skills required, and to enhance the global competitiveness
and employability of our students. Considerable efforts have, therefore gone in for the
preparation of this document.
Many existing courses were upgraded with addition and deletion as per the need of the
present situation. The new courses that have been incorporated based on their importance
and applied aspects both at national and international level are Genetic Enhancement for
PGR Utilization; Genomics in PGR management; Phenomics and Genomics for PGR
Utilization; Concepts in Conservation Genetics; Genomic tools and current applications.

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Plant Sciences–Plant Genetic Resources