The Institute of Agri-Biotechnology is a department of biotechnology at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASDIABT), a very prestigious university offering many courses in advanced biotechnology.
The Institute of Agri-Biotechnology was established in 1998 as a department of biotechnology with the support of the forethought of the Vision Group on Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka to set up state-of-the-art molecular biology laboratories in 2002.
Since then the institute has given a lot of brilliant students to the country. The institute is also known for its research and publications famous in the entire world.
The objective of the institute is to give high-quality education to the master’s and doctorate students and this is achieved through the excellent faculties and hands-on research projects.
The Institute of Agri-Biotechnology offers many courses focusing on advanced agriculture biotechnology including MSc and PhD courses.
| Establishment | 1998, became IABT with state-of-the-art labs in 2002 |
| Programs Offered | MSc and PhD programs |
| Special Facilities | Advanced biotechnology labs |
| Research Focus | Agricultural biotechnology for enhancing productivity and sustainability |
| Achievements | Significant contributions to agricultural research and biotechnology |
About UASD
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 30 Research Stations, 6 Extension Education Units, 5 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC.
| Name | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) |
| Location | Dharwad, Karnataka, India |
| Establishment Year | 1986 |
| Campus | Rural, spread over approximately 725 hectares |
| Faculties/Colleges | College of Agriculture, College of Forestry, College of Community Science |
| Programs Offered | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs in agricultural sciences and related fields |
| Research and Extension | Focus on agricultural research, extension services, and community outreach |
| Special Facilities | Agricultural research stations, experimental farms, biotechnology labs |
| Affiliations | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Website | uasd.edu |
Courses Offered in UASDIABT
The Institute of Agri-Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, offers many courses on advanced agri-biotechnology for students who are looking their a career in agri-biotechnology.
The student intake is 20 masters and 5 Ph. D. per year. All the courses are for students who have completed their graduation and want to pursue post-graduation or PhD.
- The MSc program is the most popular among the students. It is a two-year program focusing on advanced agricultural biotechnology.
- The PhD program aims at making researchers in the agri-biotechnology field to contribute the country.
- The PG Diploma – BiSEP is a one-year program for the students.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| MSc Program | A Two-year program focusing on advanced topics in agricultural biotechnology. |
| PhD Program | Research-intensive program aimed at producing skilled researchers in the field of agricultural biotechnology. |
| PG Diploma – BiSEP | Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme, two semesters (six months each). First semester in an academic institution, and second in an industry internship. Focus on Plant Genetic Engineering. Supported by Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (K-Tech) and DBT. |
UASDIABT Faculties
The Institute of Agri-Biotechnology is a house of renowned professors and researchers in the field of agri-biotechnology. The institute has some of the most sharp minds in the country.
| Name | Position | Qualification | Specialization | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Narayan Moger | Professor and Head | PhD | Plant Biotechnology | [email protected], [email protected] |
| Dr. Ramesh Bhat | Professor | PhD | Microbial Biotechnology | [email protected] |
| Dr. Spurthi N. Nayak | Assistant Professor | PhD | Animal Biotechnology | [email protected] |
| Dr. Basavaraj Bagewadi | Assistant Professor | PhD | Molecular Biology and Plant Pathology | [email protected] |
| Dr. Ravikumar Hosamani | Assistant Professor | PhD | Agricultural Microbiology | [email protected] |
Researches at UASDIABT
The university is always involved in research and has done a lot of notable and important researches which has helped the agricultural sector of the country in many ways.
The most important researches include molecular breeding, epigenetic analysis, Liposome, and chitosan-based pesticides, Marine bioactive compounds for crop improvement, etc.
The students study under the best researchers in the country.
| Researcher | Research Focus | Key Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Bhat | Fine-mapping LLS and rust resistance in groundnut | Develop mapping populations and genetic resources for marker-assisted selection and breeding |
| Molecular breeding for LLS and rust resistance | Create disease-resistant, productive groundnut lines using backcross breeding and pedigree methods | |
| Epigenetic analysis of LLS and rust resistance | Identify DNA methylation and its impact on gene expression for foliar disease resistance | |
| Epigenetic analysis of groundnut mutants | Study DNA methylation and gene expression changes in mutants for groundnut improvement | |
| Ravikumar Hosamani | Liposome and chitosan-based pesticides | Develop nanoliposome/chitosan-encapsulated pesticides to improve pest management and reduce resistance development |
| Altered gravity for crop improvement | Use hypergravity and simulated microgravity to induce beneficial changes in crops for trait improvement | |
| Spurthi N. Nayak | Abiotic stress tolerance in groundnut | Identify mechanisms of heat and drought tolerance using genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics |
| Strengthening bioinformatics capacity | Upgrade bioinformatics hardware and software, train staff in programming languages | |
| Comparative genomics across related crops | Study evolutionary changes and identify key gene sequences for stress resistance | |
| Narayan Moger | Diagnostic kits for viral and bacterial proteins | Develop monoclonal antibody kits for early disease diagnosis and transgenic plant screening |
| Marine bioactive compounds for crop improvement | Use marine microbe-derived metabolites and genes to combat biotic and abiotic stress in crops | |
| Naghabushana K. Nayidu | Screening sunflower inbred lines for drought tolerance | Identify drought-tolerant genotypes using physiological and molecular approaches |
| Nitrogen use efficiency in sunflower | Select and characterize sunflower lines with high nitrogen use efficiency | |
| Basavaraj Bagewadi | Terminal moisture stress tolerance in rabi sorghum | Identify and introgress QTLs for moisture stress tolerance traits into sorghum |
| CRISPR-Cas9 for controlling Chilli leaf curl virus | Use genome editing to control viral diseases in chilli plants |
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