RNA interference and Epigenetics in Regulation of Gene expression in Plants

Day Topics in Brief (November 11-19, 2019)

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1.  Arabidopsis – a model eukryotic organism for RNAi and epigenetics (Nov 11, 2019; Mon)

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2.  Transposable elements, RNAi and epigenetics (Nov 12, 2019; Tue)

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3.  Transposon activation and genome evolution in response to environmental stress (Nov 13, 2019; Wed)

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4.  RNAi and epigenetics in plant reproductive development (Nov 14, 2019; Thu)

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5.  RNA-directed chromatin modification and cell division in plants (Nov 15, 2019; Fri)

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6.  Modes of gene regulation, genome evolution and epigenomics (Nov 16, 2019; Sat)

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7.  Molecular basis of hybrid vigour and heterosis in plants (Nov 18, 2019; Mon)

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8.  Systemic RNAi in plants (Nov 19, 2019; Tues)

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9.  Topical application of double-stranded RNA and manipulation of gene silencing pathways in plants (Nov 19, 2019; Tues)

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10. Arabidopsis as a model for understanding epigenetic disease in humans (Nov 19, 2019; Tues)

 

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Duration

November 11-19, 2019

 

 

Who can apply

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College and University faculty members and scientists from research institutions, Post docs, PhD and M. Tech students interested in Plant Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Developmental Biology.

 

Number of participants for the course will be limited to 50.

 

Fees

 

The participation fees for registering the course is as follows:

Student Participants: INR 1,500/- (refundable), payment by demand draft Participants from abroad: US $500

Industry/ Research Organizations: INR 20,000/- + 18% GST Academic Institutions: INR 10,000/- + 18% GST

 

The above fees include all instructional materials, computer use for tutorials and assignments (if any), laboratory equipment usage charges, 24 hr free internet facility. The participants will be provided with accommodation on payment basis in hostels (details will be available later in the webpage).