Second & Final Circular

November 24-25, 2010

Organized by Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India

Anand, Gujarat

In association with Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research

Indian Council of Agricultural Research Biodiversity International

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Introduction

Globally, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) constitute one of the integral parts of the biodiversity, ecosystem and biological heritage. Medicinal and aromatic plants are being used since ancient time for the treatment of many diseases in traditional and recognized systems of healthcare and for therapeutic, fragrance and flavoring products in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries besides as sources of natural dye, fats and oil, essential oil, biopesticide, carbohydrate, resins, protein, vitamins, condiment, spices, timber, fiber and other useful substances. Plants are also considered to be the prime source of drug and aroma molecules and their precursors in modern medicine.

India is one of the twelve mega-diversity countries in the world and extremely rich in biological diversity with high level of endemism. Out of 34 biodiversity hotspots- earth's biologically richest place- India houses the major parts of three important biodiversity hotspots namely Himalayas, Western Ghat and Indo-Burma with about 45000-50000 plant species and 4,900 endemic species of flowering plants. Thus we have tremendous opportunities to convert them into the useful bioresources by adopting sustainable collection, characterization, documenta­tion, conservation and utilization for the food, environmental and health securities through strategiC participatory research, developmental and promotional approaches to deliver the end products to the society for their utilization.

Loss of biodiversity is a global phenomenon. More than one decade after the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the recognition of biodiversity loss has gained lot of attention at global, national and regional levels. The United Nations proclaimed 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity and people all over the world are working to safeguard this irreplaceable natural wealth and reduce biodiversity loss. Realizing this target in the biodiversity of medicinal and aromatic plants, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India in association with Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Anand, Gujarat, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Biodiversity International, New Delhi is organizing a National Conference by providing opportunities to the researchers to share the knowledge on global issues and initiatives on MAPs, lead and contribute in the research, development and promotions of MAPs for the benefit of India and celebrate 2010 International Year of Biodiversity.

Thematic areas

• Plant genetic resources in MAPs (MAP-PGR)-Authenticity of the MAP species, its documentation, conservation and sustainable collection

• Characterization of the wealth of PGR in MAPs using morphological, biotechnological and phytochemical tools

• Utilization of MAP-PGR following Good Agricultural Practices • Quality assessment and value addition in MAPs • Legal issues and policies related to IPR management in MAP-PGR

Technical sessions

• MAPs Biodiversity, Distribution and Collection • MAPs Biodiversity: Characterization and Conservation • MAPs Biodiversity Utilization • MAPs Biodiversity: IPR, Policy and Legal Issues

Call for Papers and Abstracts

Lead Lectures During the two days national conference, lead lectures from the eminent scientists and industrial experts working on different thematic areas of medicinal and aromatic plants will be delivered.

Poster Presentations Abstracts are invited from researchers working on the thematic area of the conference which would be peer-reviewed and selected for poster presentation. The abstract should be prepared in MS word not exceeding 400words. It should have concise title, author's name and affiliation, contact details (phone, fax, mobile, email) of the corresponding author. Author presenting the poster should be underlined. Selected papers will be published in a special issue of OAlMAP.

Award Best Poster Presentation Award

Location and Climate

Anand is known as a Milk Capital of India and well known for Amul dairy and centre for white revolution. It is located between Vododara and Ahmedabad and also the home of National Dairy Development Board, Anand Agricultural University, Institute of Rural Management and SP University. The weather during November will be pleasant (temperature ranges from 26 to 33'C).

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest Domestic Airport is at Vadodara and International Airport at Ahmedabad. By Rail: Anand is well connected to other cities of the country by rail and is 36kms from Vadodara and 65kms from Ahmedabad. By Road: Anand is also well connected to other cities of the country by road and is 46kms from Vadodara (near to railway station) and 75 kms from Ahmedabad. The Express Highway between Vadodara and Ahmedabad via Anand has further reduced the time to be taken in travailing to Anand.

Local transport facilities Bus, taxi and auto are available throughout the Anand city to reach the venue, however charge varies according to distance.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged on payment for the participating delegates in hotels and guest houses at Anand. The tariff in the hotel ranges from Rs. 600/- to Rs. 3000/- per day according to the room categories. The delegates have to send 50% accommodation charge (nonrefundable) in advance along with registration fee.

Post Conference Tour

The post conference tour will be arranged on payment basis to local places of tourist interests on November 26, 2010.

National Organizing Committee

Chief Patron: Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary (DARE) and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi-ll0 001

Patron: Dr. H. P. Singh, DOG (Horticulture), lCAR, New Delhi

National Advisory Committee

Chairman: Dr. S. Nagarajan, Chairperson, PPVFR Authority, New Delhi Members

Dr. P.L.Gautam, Chairman, NBA, Chennai Dr. P.K. Agarwal, National Prof., lCAR, New Delhi Dr. S. D. Shikhamany, VC, APHU, Andhra Pradesh Dr. K.R. Dhiman, VC, YSP University, Solan, H.P. Dr. P.K Joshi, Director, NAARM, Hyderabad Dr. H.S. Gupta, Director, IAR!, New Delhi Dr. V A. Parthasarathy, Director, IISR, Calicut, Kerala Dr. Umesh Srivastava, ADG, lCAR, New Delhi Dr. C. Devakumar, ADG, lCAR, New Delhi Dr. T. P. Trivedi, Director, DIPA, New Delhi Dr. M. Tamil Selvan, Director, DASD, Calicut Dr. P.N. Mathur, Biodiversity International, New Delhi

Local Organizing Committee

Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer : Members

Dr. Satyabrata Maiti, President, MAPAI & Director, DMAPR, Anand Dr. V.S. Rana, Secretary, MAPAI, Anand Dr. K. Abirami, Treasurer, MAPAI, Anand

Dr. S. Sri ram Dr. Manish Das Dr. V. Chaudhary Mr. N. A. Gajbhiye Mrs. G.R. Smitha Mr. N. Reddy

Dr. P. Manivel Dr. K. Mandai Dr. D. H. Patel Mr. N. S. Rao Dr. V. Baskaran Dr. B. B. Basak

Dr. Vandana Joshi Dr. K. A. Geetha Mr. S. Raju Dr. Gutam Sridhar Mr. Vinay Kumar

Editorial Committee Treasurer

Chairman: Members:

Dr. Satyabrata Maiti Dr. Vandana Joshi Dr. Kunal Mandai Dr. K. A. Geeta Mr. Saravanan Raju

Dr. K. Abirami

Registration, Felicitation and Hall Management Committee

Technical and Poster Sessions and Exhibition Committee

Chairman: Members:

Dr. Baskaran Dr. Manisha Sharma Miss. Sonal Shah Mr. Jatindra Samantha Miss. Anjali Sharma Mr. Ashok Bishoyi Miss. Aarti Kavane

Chairman: Members:

Dr. P. Manivel Mr. N. A. Gajbhiye Mr. Vi nay Kumar Dr. N. Reddy Dr. Prakash Patel Mr. Viral Patel Mr. Ashutosh Srivastava

Food, Refreshment and Cultural Programme Committee

Transport and Accommodation Committee

Chairman: Members:

Dr. Manish Das Mr. Sunil Vyas Mr. B.K. Mishra Mr. Shankar Patel

Chairman: Members:

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All correspondence should be addressed to

Conference Secretariat Secretary Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India

Dr. Vipin Chaudhary Dr. A. P. Trivedi Mr. Jayanti Makasana Mr. Suresh Prajapati Mr. Syed

Amount (in ~ ) 50000 40000 15000 10000

7000 5000

25000 50000

Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research (DMAPR), Anand Ph. : 02692·271605/06 Ext 226 Fax: 02692·271601 E·mail : secretary.mapai@gmail.comorncbmap.secretary@gmail.com Website: http://www.dmapr.org.in/conference/index.html

Important Contacts

Dr. V. S. Rana Dr. Vipin Chaudhary Dr. Manish Das Mr. N.S. Rao

General Information Transport and Accomodation Publicity, Electronic & Print media Publicity, Electronic & Print media

Cell: +91·90162 11812 Cell : +91·94284 34544 Cell: +91·98985 96846 Cell : +91·9510908337

Important Dates

Event Submission of abstracts/full papers Notification of acceptance of abstracts/full papers Receipt of registration & accommodation forms, fee & charges

Registration of Delegates

Deadlines Oct. 15, 2010 Oct. 20, 2010 Oct. 30, 2010

A signed copy of the Registration Form should be sent bye-mail or by post to organizing secretary on or before October 30, 2010 along with registration fee. The payment should be made in favour of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India, Anand either by DD or online payment to association NC No.4570101000B459B, AXIS Bank, Anand and send transaction details at e-mail address: secretary.mapai@gmail.com or ncbmap.secretary@gmail. com for confirmation of receipt of the paid amount.

Delegate categories Foreign nationals Univ./institute/industry MAPAI Life Member Students

Early registration $ 100 ~ 1500 ~ 1000 ~ BOO

Late registration $ 120 ~ 2000 ~ 1500 ~ 1000

Participant interested to become a life member of MAPAI can visit to http://sites.google.com/site/mapaindiaorg

REGISTRATION FORM

National Conference on Biodiversity of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Collection, Characterization and Utilization

November 24-25, 2010, Anand

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