Hands-on Training Workshop on DNA Barcoding & Phylogenetics of Plants
About the workshop :
A hands-on training workshop on DNA Barcoding & Phylogenetics of Plants is being organized at ARI, Pune. The workshop will be focused on training researchers and students in phylogenetic theory and the application of phylogenetic methods in
taxonomy, systematics and evolutionary studies of plants. Hands-on training on various molecular biological methods like genomic DNA extraction from plants, PCR etc. will also be given during the workshop. In addition, the workshop will also cover basics and applications of DNA Barcoding, Molecular Markers and Next Generation Sequencing. Hands-on training on construction of phylogenetic trees (UPGMA, NJ, MP, ML & Bayesian analysis) will be given to the participants.
Learning Objectives :
- To understand the basics of DNA barcoding & molecular markers and their applications.
- Hands-on training on molecular biology techniques (DNA isolation, PCR etc.) used for plants.
- To understand the basics of Cladistics & Next Generation Sequencing.
- To understand the principles of different phylogenetic methods like NJ, UPGMA, MP,
ML & Bayesian analysis. - Hands-on training for construction of phylogenetic trees using different software.
- Understanding the recent trends in molecular taxonomy of plants.
Duration: 5 Days (17th-21st October 2016)
Number of participants: 20
Eligibility:
M.Sc. and Ph.D. students
, Post Doc researchers, early career Collegeand University teachers are eligible
Workshop Fee: Rs. 8500 + 15% Service tax (Workshop fee includes only tuition fee, course material, and lunch).
Accommodation: The accommodation can be arranged for selected out-station candidates on payment basis
How to apply:
Interested candidates have to fill in the application form which is to be sent to [email protected] before the due date
Application form can be downloaded from the website (www.aripune.org)
Selected candidates will be informed by mail and their names will be displayed on the ARI website
Organizers:
Dr. Ritesh Kumar Choudhary & Dr. Abhishek Baghela,
Biodiversity & Palaeobiology Group, MACS- Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.
Important Dates:
- Receipt of duly filled-in application form: 31st August, 2016
- Intimation to selected candidates: 9th September, 2016
- Receipt of fee from selected candidates: 20th September, 2016
- Receipt of fee from candidates in wait-list: 27th September, 2016
Note: Selection of candidates and cancellation of workshop will be solely at the discretion of the organizers, and no further correspondence shall be entertained in this regards.
