22-24January,2020 Jointly Organised by :

0disha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003 and

Cotton Research and Development Association (CRDA), CCS HAU, Hisar - 125 004

In collaboration with : Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi - 110 114

Dr. P. K. Agrawal Chairman National Organizing Committee cum Vice Chancellor OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003

Dr. K. K. Rout Chairman Local Organizing Committee Dean, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003 E-mall: deanca@redlffmall.com

Dr. R. K. Patnaik Organizing Secretary cum Associate Dean, College of Agrlculture, Chlpllma, Sambalpur - 768 026 E-mail : rkpatnaik2017@gmail.com

Dr. L. M. Garnayak Joint Organising Secretary Department of Agronomy, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003 E-mall : lmgarnayak@yahoo.co.ln

For further details please i~it : www.crdaindia.com

Dr. K. P. Singh Co-Chairman National Organizing Committee cum

Vice Chancellor CCS HAU, Hisar

Dr. S. S. Siwach President CRDA

E-mail : profsssiwach@gmail.com Mob. : 98962-02029

Dr. R. 5. Sangwan Head, Cotton Section,

CCS HAU, Hisar E-mail : rajvirsangwan@yahoo.co.in

Mob.: 94662-05152

Dr. M. 5. Chauhan

The Executive Council of Cotton Research and Development Association (CRDA) and the Chairman Organizing Committee will invites the researchers, teachers, students, agricultural professionals, traders and other entrepreneurs to the National Symposium on "Cotton Production Technologies in the Next Decade : Problems and Perspectives" at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003 (Odisha) during 22-24 January, 2020.

Scope, Aims and Objectives of the Symposium Cotton is one of the most ancient and very important commercial crop of global importance with a significant role

in Indian agriculture, industrial development, employment generation and improving the national economy. It is cultivated for domestic consumption and also exported worldwide in about 111 countries and hence called "King of Fibres" or "White Gold". Millions of people depend on cotton cultivation, trade, transportation, ginning and processing for their livelihood. India is the only country in the world growing all the four cultivated species of cotton alongwith their hybrid combinations in the vast diverted agro-climatic situations. Cotton is basically cultivated for its fibre which is used as textile raw material. It is cultivated from Punjab in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and Assam in the east to Kutch (Gujarat) in the west. Cotton the major fibre crops of the world belongs to the genus Gossypium is very large that includes several wild and cultivated species, showing wide range of variations in plant morphological, structural, seed and fibre characteristics and distinct genotype differences. There are more than 50 species of cotton identified so far.

India, the second largest producer, consumer as well as exporters of cotton next to China with 34 per cent of world area and 21 per cent of world production and continue to maintain the largest area under cotton. The productivity of cotton has not made headway because of more than 70 per cent area is under rainfed cultivation and appearance of new diseases and insect pests in transgenic cotton. However, new emerging threats in terms of biotic and abiotic factors are to be understood properly and effective strategies need to be evolved for their proper redressal.

In order to maintain pace with the increased demand for the commodity, both in national and international market, it is imperative to give impetus for development of new cotton varieties and hybrids with appropriate cultivation technologies. Introduction of large number of private sector Bt cotton hybrids have brought a welcome change in recent times as far as production gains are concerned. However, to meet the ever increasing demand both in the domestic and international markets, an effective strategy needs to be developed.

Objectives of the Symposium The National symposium is planned to provide a common plateform to agricultural scientists both from public sector

and private sectors, extension functionaries and policy makers to share their experiences and expertise to discuss various issues related to cotton research and production technologies so as to track a pathway for 21st century. We hope that the symposium will be beneficial to all those associated with cotton research, development, cultivation, pesticide, seed and textile industry and other related manufactures of agro based industries. This will also act as an excellent forum for researchers to interact with experts, take stock of the present status and generate new ideas and plan new strategies for cotton production technologies in relation to global warming and climate change.

About the Association (CRDA) The "Cotton Research and Development Association (CRDA)" is a professional forum, protecting the cotton

production technologies its by and allied products. It is the largest Association of cotton scientists/officers of India and abroad. The Association was established on 3rd January, 1986 in Cotton Section Department of Plant Breeding, Haryana Agicultural University, Hisar and was registerd under Society Act XXI of 1860 and re-registered under the act of 2012 on 3rd November, 2016 with Registration No. 1967. The Association provides an international platform to advance modern concept of cotton production technologies. It strives to provide information on latest developments and research advances in the area of cotton research and development through its official journal the "Journal of Cotton Research and Development" and exchange information of cotton research with scientific community, public policy maker etc. Its NAAS Rating is 4.69. It provides opportunities for scientific communication, collaboration and professional development. The Association organises national and International Conferences, Symposia, Seminar on major topics of cotton related agriculture in collaboration with SAU's and National Centres of ICAR. Its nearly 500 members are located in India and abroad. They include research scientists, teachers, extension professionals, students, agricultural field representatives and pest management personnels.

The Scientific Programme The Symposium will cover inter-disciplinary lead/invited papers/corporate lectures/contributory lectures and parallel

oral and poster presentations covering the theme of the event. The lead papers and key note addresses will be sought, with a focus on achieving a truly international dialogue with regard to cotton research and development, will be delivered by leading luminaries in their respective fields of the country. All papers and posters will be peer reviewed. It is also estimated that cotton requirement by 2025 AD will be around 525 lakh bales and with this background we need to debate on the experiences and challenges of Btcotton cultivation in the country to prepare a road map for the future. Keeping in view the present day threats in cotton cultivation and sustainability and o tap new opportunities, this symposium is being organised with th following theme areas.

Theme Areas

Crop Improvement: Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Seed Science and Technology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Nano Technology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Fibre Technology, Textile Industry

• Breeding and genetics • Biotechnology and molecular biology • Advances in genetic engineering methods • Bioinformatics • Role of conventional breeding in strengthening GM cotton • Molecular breeding approaches • Status and scope of Asiatic cotton production • Biodiversity, germ plasm enhancement and gene pyramiding • Genetic enhancement through conventional and genetic engineering approaches • Plant ideotype breeding • Fibre quality evaluation and preservation • Standards of produce and products • Packing and safe storage • Ginning and processing

Crop Production : Agronomy, Soil Science, Weed Science, Plant Physiology, Biochemistry • Resource conservation technology e Integrated nutrient management e Integrated weed management • Micro irrigation • Organic farming • Low cost input technologies and crop husbandry • Precision farming • High density planting system • Remunerative farming and cropping system

Crop Protection : Plant Pathology, Entomology, Nematology, Microbiology, Pesticide Industry • Disease forecasting and modeling • Biointesive 1PM for Btcotton • Bt cotton and secondary pest problems eatcotton impact on natural enemies and pollinators eat cotton and arthropod biodiversity • Biopesticides • Exploitation of bioactive and new molecules • Emerging insect pests and diseases and their management • I PM/I RM/I DM strategies : Recent developments

Social Sciences : Extension Education, Economics, Animal nutrition, Clothing and Textile, Agricultural Engineering, Statistics, Live Departments and others

• Application of geomatics (remote sensing and GIS tools) • Cotton byproducts and their utilization •Socioeconomic perspectives e lmpactassessment • Economics of production and marketing • Marketing intelligence and opportunities • Policy support e Intellectual property rights issues and WTO • Agricultural engineering including new tools • Transfer of technology- impact and economics • Clothing and Textile • Perspective of agro based industries • Role of extension agencies • Post harvest technology

Call for Abstracts Abstracts of your area of expertise (unpublished work) related to theme areas are invited for oral and poster

presentations. Abstracts typed in double space not exceeding 300 words may be sent to CRDA e-mail : nationalsymposium2020@gmail.com. Only one paper as a first author will be accepted. Authors will be intimated about the acceptance of their papers for oral or poster presentations. Printing of the abstracts will be done only of the registered delegates on or before 01.12.2019 positively.

Young Scientist Merit Academic Award

The Young Scientist Merit Academic Award contest for oral presentation shall be organized to encourage the scientific temper among the students/young scientists. The contestant shall submit the title of the paper by 30 September 2019 an extended summary of maximum 5 pages to the Secretary CRDA through E-mail : nationalsymposium2020@gmail.com before 31-10-2019 positively. A Memento, Certificate and a Cash Prize of 11000/-will be given to the selected participant by the Organisers. Please mention the word "For Award" on the top.

The contestant have to give the following certificate To whom it may concern

It is to certify that the paper entitled," ................................. "presented for the The Young Scientist Merit Academic Award is pertaining to the major work done by the candidate

: ............... (Name). during ....................... (year). Maximum two years old work is allowed.

It is further certified that the work has not been published or presented for any other award till date and the contestant is below the age of 35 years. There is no age bar for the co-authors. All the authors should be the member of the Cotton Research and Development Association.

Signature of the Head of the Department/ Advisor/Guide .. .. .. .

Best Oral Presentation Award: The Best Oral Presentation award will be selected by a panel of judges in each category. There is no age bar and is open for

all. The presentors should send there title of paper by 30 September, 2019 and the extended summary of maximum 5 pages by 31-10-2019 through e-mail i.e.nationalsympsoium2020@gmail.com. Please mention the word "For Award" on the top.

Professional Excellence Award:

This award is open for cotton scientists who have worked in cotton crop for atleast 5 years and attained the position of Deans/Directors or equivalent position in ICAR institutions/SAU's or any other private or public organization. The screening committee of CRDA will decide the Awardee.

Guidelines for Preparing Posters

A poster should be informative, attractive and self explanatory. The significance of the research findings and its implications need to be highlighted. Give one or two important conclusions.

Best Poster Award

The best poster presentation award will be selected by a panel of judges in each category.

Life Time Achievement Award

The penal of judges will select the outstanding Scientist/Officer both from public and private sectors from India. The interested candidates may send their resume to Secretary CRDA through E-mail : nationalsymposium2020@gmail.com by 31-10-2019.

Public Private Partnership Award The award is open for all agro based Industries/Companies. The contestants shall submit a

comprehensive activities report of the company/industry to Secretary CRDA on or before 30-10-2019.

Registration Only the registered delegates will be allowed to participate. The duly filled in registration form and

registration fee (Non refundable/ Non transferable) through Demand Draft or online in favour of "Cotton Research and Development Association" drawn on any nationalised bank payable at Hisar may be sent to Secretary, CRDA. Please write the name and address on the reverse side of the demand draft. Please send the transaction details through E-mail to the Secretary CRDA. No registration fee will be accepted without the transaction details.

Registration Fee Till 1st December, 2019 After wards/ On the spot

Delegates (SAU's/Govt. Institutions/Organizations) f 5,000/- f 7,000/-Life Members of CRDA f 4,000/- f 6,000/-Students/JRF's/SRF's/RA's/STA's (produce the proof) f 3.000/- f 5,000/-Corporate participation f 8,000/- f 10,000/-Accompanying person (Wife & Children Per head) f 2,000/- f 3,000/-

The registration fee does not include accommodation charges

A Souvenir in commemoration of the symposium will be published and distributed to the delegates The details of the tariff for advertisements are : Back Page (Cover) Coloured f 60,000/-Back Page (Inner Cover) Coloured f 50,000/-Front Page (Inner Cover) Coloured f 50,000/-Full Page (Inner) Coloured f 40,000/-

Venue

Half Page (Inner) Coloured Full Page (Inner) Black & White Half Page (Inner) Black & White

t 20,000/­t 20,000/­t 10,000/-

The Bhubaneswar is the Capital of the Indian State of Odisha and is an ancient city which has been mentioned in the Mahabharata to be under the Chedi Kingdom Sisupala. The ruins of Sisupalgarh were also excavated near Bhubaneswar which is believed to be pre date the Mouryan Empire and Kalinga. Bhubaneswarwas the Capital of Kalinga Dynesty with its history that goes beyond 2000 years. It is also known as Temple City of India.

The Odis ha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar is situated around 5 km. from the Railway Station and 3 km from the Biju PatnaikAirport.

Language

The official language of the symposium will be English

Weather

The weather during January will be pleasant.

Post Symposium TourslSightseeing Places Post Symposium tours may be organized for the registered delegates, their families and accompanying persons in and

around Bhubaneswar like Lingaraj Temple, ISKCON Temple, Hirakud Dam, Parasurameswara Temple, Rajrarani Temple, Bindu Sarovara, Orissa State Meseum, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Regional Meseum of Natrual History, Deras Dam, Nicco Park, Khandagiri Caves, Ramachandi Beach, Ocean World Water Park, Dhauli, Puri, Konark on payment basis.

Accommodation The Accommodation is to be arrange in guest houses, hotels on prior request by the delegates themselves. The

details of accommodation in guest houses/hotels are given below for your ready reference. After reservation please send

the accommodation details through the mail to scientist in charge Dr. Bi pin Kumar Pradhan transport and accommodation.

Sl.ro Namerilhe Tariff (excluded GST) Room Contact person

Accomodation Single AC Dooble AC NonAC Canplimentary available

Breakfast

1 Hciel Keshari 2200 2500 1120 Included 30 S.S .PANDA ( 9861024264)

2 Hciel Sidharth 4000 5()00 42 9861111199

3 The Presidency 2400 suit 3300 Included 30 AK.SAHANI (9439212133)

4 Airoat inn 1400 10 9937294940

5 Farmers hostel 1100 1100 900'dormit 5+5

?BED

6 OUAT Guest House 2000 2300 10+4

7 Officers guest hoose 15()0 1500 25

8 Panlhanivas , 2300 Included 35 KDAS (9937562181) Bhubaneswar

9 Hciel SWOSTl 5720 20

GRAND

10 HOTEL 2200 20

KHARAVELA

National Advisory Committee Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General, ICAR and Secretary DARE, New Delhi- Patron-in-Chief Dr. Pawan Kumar Agrawal, VC, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. K. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar Dr. V. Damodara Naidu, VC, ANG RAU, Guntur Dr. B. S. Dhillon, VC, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Dr. S. K. Patil, Vice Chancellor, IGKV, Raipur Dr. S. M. Patnaik, Vice Chancellor, Utkal University Dr. M. B. Chetti, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad Dr. A. K. Misra, Chairman ASRB, Govt. of India, New Delhi Dr. K. V. Prabhu, Chairperson, PPVand FRA, New Delhi Dr. Anand Kumar Singh, DDG (Crops) ICAR, New Delhi Dr. R. C. Patra, Dean of Research, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. P. K. Roul, Dean Extension Education, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. M. Mohanty, Director, CCS OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. S. K. Dash, Dean CAET, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. B. Baisakh, Dean PGFcum DRI, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. C. M. Khanda,ADR, RRTTS, Bhawanipatna Dr. R. K. Singh, ADG (CC), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. P. K. Chakraborty, Member ASRB, New Delhi Dr. R. K. Malhotra, lndofil Industries, Mumbai Dr. D. Monga, CICR Sirsa and Vice President, CRDA Dr. P. P. Shastry, Dean COA, Khandwa Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Director IARI, New Delhi Shri M. Prabhkar Rao, Nuziveedu Seeds, Hyderabad Dr. M. Ramasami, Rasi Seeds, Attur Dr. H. V. S. Chauhan, lndofil Industries Mumbai Shri. R. D. Shroff, United Phosphorus Ltd., Mumbai Dr. V. N. Waghmare, DirectorCICR, Nagpur Dr. P. B. Patil, Director, CIRCOT, Mumbai Shri Salil Singhal, Pesticide India, Gurgaon Shri R. G. Agarwal, Northern Minerals, New Delhi Shri N. P. Patel, Western Agri Seeds, Ahmedabad Shri. Babubhai Patel, Vikram Seeds, Ahmedabad Syngenta Crop Protection Ltd., Mumbai Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur Monsanto India Ltd., Mumbai Bayer Crop Science Ltd., Mumbai Dr. M. S. Kairon, Founder Secretary CRDA CMD, Cotton Corporation of India, Mumbai Director, NCIPM New Delhi Dr. R. P. Singh, Director, Cotton Development, Nagpur Dr. A.H. Prakash, PC, AICCIP, CICR, Coimbatore Dr. M. S. Chauhan, Secretary, CADA-Convener

National Organizing Committee Dr. Pawan Kumar Agrawal-Chairman cum Vice-Chancellor, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. K. P. Singh, Co-Chairman, Vice Chancellor, CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar Dr. S.S. Siwach, President, Cotton Research and Development Association, Hisar Dr. V. Damodara Naidu, Vice Chancellor, ANG RAU, Guntur Dr. S. K. Patil, Vice Chancellor, IGKV, Raipur Dr. B. S. Dhillon, Vice Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Dr. S. M. Patnaik, Vice Chancellor, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Dr. M. B. Chetti, Vice Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad

Ashish Jain, Treasurer, CRDA Karmal Singh Malik, Hisar Pankaj Rathore, Faridkot Y. Rama Reddy, Nandyal V. S. Dagaonkar, Hyderabad S. Rajeshwari, Coimbatore S. R. Pundir, Hisar B. G. Solanki, Surat Shiwani Madhania, Hisar Paramjit Singh, Bhatinda M. Gunasakaran, Srivalliputtur S. Vanilla, New Delhi L. K. Dhaluk, Junagarh J. M. Nidagundi, Raichur S. B. Nandeshwar, Nagpur D. H. Rathode, Akola

Local Organizing Committee

R. S. Sangwan, Hisar 0. Sangwan, Hisar S. Manickam, Coimabtore R. W. Bharud, Rahuri Man Mohan Singh, Hisar D. B. Deosarkar, Parbhani D. P. Saini, Banswara K. S. Baig, Nanded Jagdish Patel, Talod R. S. S. Tomar, Indore S. S. Patil, Jalgaon Pradeep Kumar, Sriganganagar Shashi Kumar, Chamrajnagar Y. Prashant, Adilabad Sudarshanam, Warangal

K. Vijay Kumar, Mudhole S. Ratnakumari, Guntur Anil Chinchmalatpure, Bharuch Ramesh, Surat B. S. Nayak, Bhawanipatna Rajesh Patil, Dharwad Jagdish Kumar, Kanpur Hari Ramakrishan, Kovilpatti Shiva Kumar, Veppathattai K. N. Pawar, Dharwad Anil Kumar Jakhar, Hisar Borgaonkar, Parbhani R. S. Wagh, Rahuri N. Mandi, Bhawanipatna M. S. Chauhan (Convener)

Chairman Dr. K. K. Rout, Dean College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubanewsar

Co-Chairman Dr. H.K. Patro, Director Planning, Monitoring and Evlauation, OUAT, Bhubanewsar

Organizing Secretary Dr. R. K. Patnaik, Associate Dean College of Agriculture, Chip Ii ma, Sambalpur

Joint Organizing Secretary: Dr. L. M. Gamayak, Professor (Agronomy) Department of Agronomy, OUAT, Bhubaneswar Dr. M. M. Mishra - Chairman Registration Committee Dr. R. N. Mohapatra - Chairman Hall Arrangements Committee Dr. Arabind Dhal - Chairman Session Coordinator Committee Dr. K. N. Mishra, Chairman Food Committee

Dr. Bipin Kumar Pradhan - Chairman Transport and Accommodation Committee Dr. C. M. Panda - Chairman, Cultural Programme Committee

Travel Plan Surname _________ Middle Name _________ Designation _________ _

Address. ____________________________________ _

Mobile No. ______________ E-mail __________________ _

Departure Arrival

Flight No. ______________ _ Biju Patnaik Airport

Train No. and Name____________ Bhubaneswar Aly. Station

The delegates are requested to send their travel plan latest by 31-12-2019 to concerned person.

Transport and Accommodation Dr. Bipin Kumar Pradhan Jr. Pathlogist, OUAT, Bhubaneswar E-mail : blplnpradhan99@gmall.com

Mob. : 99371 •47657

Dr. L. M. Garnayak Joint Organizing Serectary

OUAT, Bhubaneswar E-mail : lmgarnayak@yahoo.co.ln

Mob.: 88954-57402

Secretary, CRDA E-mail: crda1987india@gmail.com,

1ntercongress2018@gmall.com Mob. : 094164-99350, 086840-99350

[ Contact Persons ) Dr. K. K. Rout

Chairman Local Organizing Committee Dean, COA, Bhubaneswar

E-mall : deanca@redlflmall.com Mob. : 98612-31649

Organizing Secretary Aasoclata Dean, COA, Chlpllma Sambalpur

E-mail : rkpatnalk@gmall.com Mob. : 94370-70570

Dr. S.S. Siwach President, CRDA

E-mall : profssslwach@gmall.com Mob. : 98962-02029

National Symposium on

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 003 (Odisha)

22-24January,2020

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Address (With Pincode} ___________________________ _

Mobile No. ________ Fax. No. ________ ,E-mail, ____________ _

Name of Accompanying Person (Specify} ______________________ _

Type of presentation Lead D Invited D Oral D Poster D Award D Title of presentation ____________________________ _

Theme area

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Bank drafts/ at par cheque to be drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of "Cotton Research and Development Association" payable at Hisar.

Date Signatures

The Interested participates can get a photocopy of the registration form or download from the website (www.crdaindia.com) and complete form may be sent latest by 01.12 .. 2019.

Dr. M. S. Chauhan Secretary

Cotton Research and Development Association (CRDA) CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004

E-mail: nationalsymposium2020@gmail.com, Mob: 094164-99350; 086840-99350