The Wilmut association of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, Perambalur organized a career oriented programme on “Training in Biofertilizer Production, Mushroom Cultivation and Vermicomposting” on 18.01.2012. Mr.R.Senthilkumar, Proprietor, Shri Amman Biocare and Sab Research Academy, Thirukannurpatti, Tanjore was the resource person. Chairman. Shri. A. Srinivasan presided over the function. Mrs. R. Kalaivani, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Baby Jooju, Head-In-charge, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics honored the resource person.

              The resource person explained that a biofertilizer is a substance which contains living microorganisms which, when applied to seed, plant surfaces, or soil, colonizes the rhizosphere  or the interior of the plant and promotes growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients to the host plant. Bio-fertilizers add nutrients through the natural processes of nitrogen fixation, solubilizing phosphorus and stimulating plant growth through the synthesis of growth-promoting substances. Bio-fertilizers can be expected to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Bio-fertilizers are eco-friendly organic agro-input and more cost-effective than chemical fertilizers.

               He emphasized that most mushrooms that are sold in supermarkets have been commercially grown on mushroom farms. The most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus, is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. In recent years increasing affluence in developing countries has led to a considerable growth in interest in mushroom cultivation, which is now seen as a potentially important economic activity for small farmers. Medicinal mushrooms are mushrooms or extracts from mushrooms that are used or studied as possible treatments for diseases. Some mushroom materials, including polysaccharides, glycoproteins and proteoglycans, modulate immune system responses and inhibit tumor growth. Some medicinal mushroom isolates that have been identified also show cardiovascular, antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties.

                 He also highlight that vermicompost is the product or process of composting utilizing various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and earthworms  to create a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast. Vermicompost were improves physical structure, enriches soil with micro-organisms (adding enzymes such as phosphatase and cellulase), microbial activity in worm castings is 10 to 20 times higher than in the soil and organic matter that the worm ingests, attracts deep-burrowing earthworms already present in the soil and improves water holding capacity. Around 120 students got benefited from this career oriented programme.
Dr.RM.Meenakshi, Advisor, Mrs.K.Baghirathi, Principal, offered felicitations. Miss. K. Susithra, I B.Sc student, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics proposed the vote of thanks.

 

                      The Wilmut association of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, Perambalur organized a career oriented programme on “SCOPE AND JOB PROSPECTIVES IN CLINICAL RESEARCH” on 16.12.2011. Mr.P.Ananthapadmanaban, Managing Director, Consortium Clinical Research Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore was the resource person. Chairman. Shri. A. Srinivasan presided over the function. Mrs. R. Kalaivani, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics welcomed the gathering. Mrs.P.Seethalakshmi, Head, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics honored the resource person.

              The resource person explained that clinical research is the branch of medical science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use and this may also be used for prevention, treatment and diagnosis for relieving symptoms of diseases. He said that Clinical research refers to entire bibliography of drug/devices. He insisted that Clinical research is one of the most knowledgeable intensive industries and it is a complete biography of drug from its inception in the lab. 
      
                  Pre-clinical studies were made in the laboratory. He also said that it is very easy to identify the disease, disease condition and to identify the medicine and we should know the dosage level of the particular medicine for the particular disease. He highlighted Clinical research is mainly used to find the toxicity of the particular medicine and after the data obtained from the studies, researchers submitted to the IND that is Investigational Drug Application, which would give prior permission to the researcher. After getting permission from the IND. They can give drug to the human beings so there are many factors favour India as clinical research hub. Around 100 students got benefited from this career oriented programme.

                 Dr.RM.Meenakshi, Advisor, Mrs.K.Baghirathi, Principal, offered felicitations. Mrs.J.Nisha, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics proposed the vote of thanks.