National Conference on “Current Status & Recent Advances in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research"
10th and 11th February 2012
Organized by
A.P. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants BoardVenue: Gandhi Medical College Alumni Auditorium, Musheerabad, Hyderabad
&
Aurora’s Degree & PG College, Hyderabad
ABOUT CONFERENCE:
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) have been a major source of health care since time immemorial. Plant parts, extracts and phytochemicals derived from medicinal plants are being used in different systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, Folklore and Allopathy.
About 25% of prescription drugs are derived from medicinal plants. The pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries are currently engaged actively in Research and Development of ecofriendly phytochemicals as 70-80% of population of developing countries are relying on products which are of plant origin. These attributes clearly indicate the demanding position of MAPs in the present market. Therefore this National Conference provides an opportunity to students and researchers to share their valuable ideas in the field of Natural products.
OBJECTIVES: Ÿ To create an atmosphere for exchange of ideas on the emerging trends in MAPs Research
Ÿ To bring awareness among students about the importance of MAPs
Ÿ To encourage farmers for the commercial cultivation
Ÿ To provide an opportunity for students to present papers related to MAPs research
Ÿ To provide a platform for students to interact with Scientists and Entrepreneurs to know the career opportunities in phytochemical industries.
THEMES:
Ÿ Biodiversity and Conservation of MAPs
Ÿ Agrotechnology of MAPs
Ÿ Isolation, purification & characterization of Bioactive compounds
Ÿ Biotechnology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Ÿ Phytotherapy and Clinical Studies
Ÿ Trade aspects of MAPs
Ÿ Bio-informatics and Chemi-informatics in Natural Products Research
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentation (about 300 words) along with the registration form so as to reach the Organizing Secretary, MAPR-2012 at mapr2012@adc.edu.in by 16th January 2012. The acceptance of the abstracts will be communicated to the corresponding authors by e-mail latest by
20th January 2012.
20th January 2012.
