Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa, is conducting a five-day hands-on training programme on plant tissue culture, scheduled from 1 to 5 November 2026. The training provides participants with practical experience and foundational knowledge in the techniques of plant tissue culture, an important tool in modern agricultural biotechnology.
Course Details
The training covers the basic methods of plant tissue culture, enabling participants to develop skills necessary for in vitro propagation of plants. It aims to familiarize attendees with sterilization protocols, media preparation, explant selection, culture techniques, and plantlet regeneration.
Who Should Attend
The course is ideal for students, researchers, faculty, and professionals engaged in agricultural sciences, biotechnology, horticulture, and related fields, seeking hands-on training in tissue culture techniques.
Duration and Timing
- Start Date: 1 November 2026
- End Date: 5 November 2026
- Total Duration: 5 days
Venue
The training workshop will be held at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University campus in Pusa, Bihar.
Benefits of the Training
- Practical exposure to plant tissue culture operations
- Understanding of media formulation and preparation techniques
- Experience with aseptic conditions and contamination control
- Skill development for research and commercial tissue culture applications
Registration and Contact
Interested candidates should keep an eye on RPCAU’s official announcements for registration details. For more information, contacting RPCAU through official communication channels is advised.
This training offers a valuable opportunity to enhance expertise in a rapidly advancing field that holds significant promise for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.
Official links: Provided on RPCAU website brochure (https://rpcau.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brochure-advanced-course-f.pdf)
