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Securing the Genetic Heritage of Peninsular India: From Exploration to Conservation
- Systematic exploration, inventory, geo-referencing and digital mapping of PGR across the Western and Eastern Ghats, Deccan Plateau and coastal ecosystems
- In situ, on-farm and ex situ conservation strategies including field gene banks, seed banks and cryopreservation
- Conservation of crop wild relatives, endemic, threatened and underutilised species
- Integration of indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary conservation science
- Application of AI, GIS, remote sensing and machine learning in germplasm management and biodiversity monitoring
Decoding Diversity for Sustainable Use
- Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterisation of PGR
- Evaluation of agronomic performance and nutritional quality, climate resilience and stress tolerance
- Genomics-assisted breeding, molecular markers and functional genomics
- Gene editing and precision breeding for trait enhancement
- Digital databases, big data analytics and bioinformatics tools in PGR research
- Translational research linking germplasm diversity to crop improvement and bioresource development
PGR Governance: From Bioresource to Benefit Sharing
- National and international policy frameworks governing PGR conservation and exchange
- Implementation of PPV&FRA, Biological Diversity Act, and related legislations
- Biosafety, quarantine and phytosanitary regulations
- Protection of traditional knowledge and farmers’ rights
- Equitable benefit-sharing models and ethical bioprospecting
- Strengthening institutional and community partnerships for sustainable governance
Innovation, Bioeconomy and Livelihood Enhancement
- Value addition, processing and branding of PGR-based products
- Development of nutraceuticals, herbal formulations and plant-based bio-products
- Start-up ecosystems and incubation support in PGR utilisation
- Promotion of traditional varieties and underutilised crops for niche markets
- Public-private partnerships in sustainable bioresource commercialisation
- Success stories and scalable models in biodiversity-based livelihood generation
Exclusive Session: Youth Forum on Genetic Resource Management
- New role and opportunities for youth in PGR management and use