Memorandum of Understanding Strengthens Collaboration in Plant Genetic Research
Hyderabad, January 31, 2024 — Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU), headquartered at Mulugu, Siddipet, Telangana, marked a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi. The agreement, finalized on January 31, 2024, underscores the commitment to advancing research on plant genetic resources and varietal development in the horticulture sector.
Present during the signing ceremony were Dr. B. Neeraja Prabhakar, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Telangana State Horticultural University, and Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Director of NBPGR. The collaborative effort aims to expedite the characterization, trait identification, and release of promising varieties of horticultural crops for the benefit of farmers. Dr. Neeraj Prabhakar expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing its potential to enhance focused training for university students on plant germplasm, addressing the challenges of climate-resilient horticulture.
Key dignitaries present at the MoU event held at ICAR-NBPGR RS, Hyderabad, on January 31, 2024, included:
- Dr. B. Neeraja Prabhakar, Vice Chancellor, SKLTSHU, Mulugu, Telangana
- Dr. A Bhagwan, Registrar, SKLTSHU, Mulugu, Telangana
- Dr. Suresh Kumar, Principal Scientist, Grape Research Station, SKLTSHU
- From NBPGR: Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, Director, ICAR-NBPGR; Dr. Susheel Pandey, Principal Scientist; Dr. Vishnu Kumar, Principal Scientist; Dr. Badal Singh, Scientist, all from NBPGR, New Delhi; Dr. Arun Gupta, Principal Scientist, ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal; Dr. N Sivaraj, Officer-In-Charge, NBPGR Regional Station, Hyderabad; Dr. Anitha Kodaru, ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Hyderabad.
This collaboration is poised to facilitate joint research initiatives between the faculty of the horticultural university and the scientific staff of NBPGR, further advancing the understanding and utilization of plant genetic resources in agricultural practices.
