International Conference on “Novel Approaches for Food and Health Security in High Altitudes” to be held at Field Research Laboratory, Leh in September 6-10, 2008.
We are witnessing a boom in research techniques and technologies and it is time to deliberate in the areas of high altitude agro-animal research.

The theme of conference is “Enhancing performance and sustainable development in high altitudes” and will provide glimpses of futuristic approach in this area.
The delegates will be treated to three days intensively stimulating, thought provoking and academically enriching sessions comprising of orations, invited talks and posters by eminent scientists from India and abroad. Panel discussions, research communications and interactions with scientists will satiate academic cravings.

Areas for Deliberations
• Sustainable agriculture and animal production systems
• Ethnobotany and bioprospecting of medicinal plants
• Molecular and biotechnological approaches for crop and animal improvement and conservation
• Biomedical research to improve human health
• Food safety and nutritional implications
• Stress physiology in high altitudes
• Zero energy post-harvest management of fruits & vegetables
• Utilization of non-conventional energy sources
• Plant, soil and animal health
• Agriculture resource management in high altitudes
• Dissemination and adoption of technologies in high altitude communities

For more information please visit the conference website.