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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
PARB encourages scientists’ inputs in global agri events
Most of the scientists cannot participate in international
conferences/seminars/workshops due to lack of funds. Our weak R&D system
cannot afford the cost of such international events. Aim of every scientist is
to reach there, present his/her research paper, build collaboration and to get
motivation from the work going on at international level.
Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) has taken a leading step in this regard and is releasing funds as travel grant to agri scientists. In this way they can participate in International events, represent Pakistan and gain experience to learn innovative things. This initiative proves to be very successful in building strong linkages with International stakeholders. In future, such collaborations can provide platform for strengthening research and to introduce innovations.
PARB is trying to fund travel grant to as many
scientists as it can, within its capacity in future.
During about last two month, following scientists have
participated in International events:
2nd International Congress
of Food Hygiene
Venue: Al-Razi Conference Hall, Tehran Medical
University, Iran
Theme of the
Conference:
Global Efforts for Food Safety
Topics of the Conference:
· Food
Microbiology
· Food Chemistry, Toxicology
Contaminants
· Additives and
Preservatives
· Water Safety
· Epidemiology of Food-borne
infections & Intoxications
· The role of probiotics in
Hygiene and Nutrition
· Organic Foods
· Safety of Food
Chain
· Food Control
Systems
· The role of Veterinary
Medicine in Food Safety
· Food
Name of the
Scientists:
Three scientists were provided grant from PARB to attend this International
Congress
a). Dr. Aqeel Javeed, Assistant Professor Department
of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
UVAS Lahore. Dr. Aqeel Javeed presented his research paper on “Polarity Based
Solvents Extraction of Opuntia Dilleni and Zingiber of Ficinale for
In-Vitro Antimicrobial Activities”.
b): Dr. Muti-Ur-Rehman Assistant Professor UVAS,
Lahore. He presented his research paper on “Food Borne disease
(Salmonellosis) as a Public Health Problem through consuming the Meat & Egg
of Catrrier’s Birds”.
c). Dr. Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq, Assistant Professor
of Epidemiology and Public Health, UVAS Lahore. He presented his research paper
on “Microbiological quality of different snack foods in Urban areas of
Pakistan”.
Summarizing scientist’s
views: The theme
of World Veterinary year was the basic objective of the of the Congress, i.e
“ Vet for health, Vet for Food, Vet for planet”. The congress gives a
good opportunity to have a close interaction with global scientist, involved in
food hygiene and safety and to discuss the latest research on that issue. The
keynote speakers given important message of not using antibiotics for production
purpose and especially medically important antimicrobial drugs usage is against
the public health interests. While giving suggestions based on the lessons
learnt to improve research in Pakistan, Dr. Mati Ur Rehman said that “level
of research in our country is not as high as at abroad. This congress has
identified new areas of research which will be utilized to conduct the thesis
work of post-graduate students”. He also said that many professors have
given chance to their students for presentation; it’s a healthy sign for getting
experience and exposure at student level. He suggested establishing
collaboration between local and international research centers to improve
research skills and standards.
Dr. Muhammad Hassan Mushtaq said that participation
in such conferences is a source of global interaction for scientists. He said,
“During my visit to college of Veterinary Medicine at Tehran University,
Iran, I discussed with them about the research areas of their interest and also
briefed them about research projects of our University”. He also commented
that Pakistani Universities have not appropriate facilities for R & D and
should establish collaborations on urgent basis. He suggested that Pilot testing
should be done before any study in order to validate the study design,
statistical analysis and techniques. He requested PARB to facilitate scientists
and students to attend training programmes in the field of research. He
appreciated PARB efforts for facilitating scientists to attend international
conferences/seminars.
“World Aquaculture for Changing
World”
Venue: Natal Convention Center, Natal,
Brazil
Theme of the Conference:
Aquaculture for a
Changing World
· Salient features of the Conference
according to scientist:
This international conference was jointly hosted by the World Aquaculture Society
(WAS), WAS-Latin American & Caribben Chapter and
Association Criadores de Camaroes, in conjunction with Feira International de
Aquaculture and Fenacam
· The conference assembles world Aquaculture community
with the basic aim of Aquaculture for changing world, where different aspects of
aquaculture was discussed in several technical sessions.
· There were more than 50 scientific sessions focusing
on innovative aquaculture systems and management
· Topics include economics, sustainability, engineering,
reproduction, health, nutrition, genetics, microalgae
· A total of 1250 papers were accepted for oral
presentations resulted in wide range of sessions. Over 900 posters and 300
exhibitions in trade show demonstrated the latest and greatest innovations and
products for aquaculture
· International shrimp farming symposium covered main
topics of the world shrimp farming industry with a great variety of subjects
jointly organized by FENACAM’11 and WAS
· The conference provide us an excellent forum to
interact with world most famous aquaculture scientists, industry people,
suppliers and other stakeholders involved in finfish and shell fish aquaculture
with latest techniques and equipments
· Aquaculture is the fastest growing food industry
worldwide. It is the need of the time to manage our culture system environment
friendly and sustainable to cater the world increasing population. Aquaculture
is more close to agriculture than any other farming practices and integration
with agriculture is very important for future sustainability of two
systems.
· An excellent forum for presenting my research work and
introducing my department, University and country in this mega
event
· The conference was very fruitful and productive to my
academic and research career
· I have develop linkages with scientists of Turkey,
USA, World Fish Centre (Malaysia), India, Thailand, who shows their willingness
for developing joint research collaboration in future.
Names of the
Scientist: Dr.
Noor Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture,
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore. He presented his research
paper on “Comparative Growth Performance and Body Composition of Indian Major
CARPS (Catla Catla, Cirrhinus Mrigala and Labeo Rohita) Fingerlings when
fed an Artificial Feed Under Monoculture Production”.
His recommendations to improve research in Pakistan
are as follows:
· We should plan our research as per international
level. At present due to lack of facilities and non- cooperation among different
institutions, quality of research is not so much productive
· Problem oriented research should be conducted with the
cooperation of industry and international collaborations
· We should replace the traditional research into new
lines with latest techniques and brings new species and culture techniques into
our system
· Like other countries our post-graduate students should
be given a chance to present their research in such conferences. This will
definitely improve their skills of presenting data and research
capabilities.
· It gives me motivations to organize a Pakistan
Fisheries and Aquaculture Society and affiliated it with WAS for organizing
conferences, workshops on fisheries and aquaculture for further enhancement of
this sector in Pakistan.
Postharvest
Unlimited
Venue of the
Conference:
Leavenworth, Washington, USA
Theme of the
Conference: The
main theme was to highlight new scientific and technological research for
development and encourage interaction among various postharvest disciplines and
industry participants
Name of the
Scientist: Dr.
Nadeem Akhtar Abbasi, Professor/Chairman Department of Horticulture PMAS Arid
Agriculture University Murree Road, Rawalpindi. He presented his paper on
“Foliar spray of ethanol affected fruit growth, yield and postharvest
performance of “Sahil” tomato”.
Salient Features of the Conference
according to scientist:
· Postharvest storage and distribution
· Experimental and applied Postharvest
physiology
· Postharvest quality assessment
· Understanding storage stress and its
implications
· The future: Beyond Systems’
Suggestions and recommendations
based on the lessons learnt to improve research in
Pakistan
· Processing, grading packing and transportation of
fruits must be of international standard. Advanced techniques should be adopted
to maintain quality and food safety until it reaches the
consumer
· Edible grade chemicals must be introduced along with
newly introduced more effective methods like use of 1-MCP
· Special facilities must be developed for
transportation at airports and shipping places like cold storage CA
etc
· The standards for handling during harvest, processing,
packing and storage must be developed for different varieties according to the
environmental conditions, the fruit was produced
· Research in Pakistan should have a focus in the area
of postharvest of perishable commodities. After that, technologies should be
developed on the basis of successful results of the research that can be used by
the horticulture industry.
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