NEWS

The Mycological Society of India is conducting the 38th Annual meeting of the Mycological society of India along with the National conference on National Conference on "Mycodiversity with its Sustainable Exploration and Biotechnological Applications" organized by Botany Department, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati-444603, Maharashtra, India in collaboration with Department of Botany, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University during 6th and 7th February 2012.

Highlights of the Conference

• Dr. V. Agnihothrudu Memorial Award, Dr. Shome Memorial and Prof. K. Natarajan Memorial Lectures by eminent scientists of India.
• Dr.M.J.Thirumalachar Merit Awards for Young Scientist, Best Paper and Poster.
• Felicitation of committed pioneer stalwarts from the field of Mycology.
• Technical session with lead and plenary lectures followed by oral presentations.
• Jamboree of renowned mycologists of India.

Fore more details please contact

	Dr. P. W. Deotare,	Prof. S. R. Manik,
	Organizing Secretary, MSEBA-2012 Dept. of Botany, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati – 444603, Maharashtra Email- prakash.deotare@gmail.com Contact No. +91721-2531943, mobile: +919423622285	Organizing Secretary, MSEBA-2012 Dept. of Botany, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati – 444602, Maharashtra Email- manik_bot@rediffmaill.com Contact No. +91721-2553372, mobile: +9850341510

MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA

Mycological Society of Indian (MSI) is a scientific body constituted for the advancement in the subject of Mycology, the study of Fungi including mushrooms, molds, truffles, yeasts, lichens, plant pathogens, and medically important Fungi. The Society was founded in January 1973 by a team of Mycologists led by Professor C.V. Subramanian, Former Director, C.A.S. in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, India, with a view to bring together Mycologists of the country and with the broad objectives of promoting development of Mycology in India in all the prospects and in the widest perspective.

ORGANIZERS

SHRI SHIVAJI SCIENCE COLLEGE, AMRAVATI
The College began in 1958 under the aegis of Shri Shivaji Education Society Amravati, the Second Largest Educational Society from the state of Maharashtra founded by Shikshanmaharshi and Krushiratna Dr. Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh, the First Union Agriculture Minister of India.
Over the span of 52 years, the college has earned the reputation of being the premier institution for imparting formal education in the science stream from the Central India. The quality parameter in the higher education has been endorsed by NAAC, Bangalore by conferring "A Grade" with CGPA of 3.10 in reaccreditation and UGC by awarding a status of "College with Potential for Excellence". The Physics, Zoology, Bioinformatics, Computer Software, Ground Water Exploration and Watershed Management are also available. The college also provides research facility through recognized research labs in Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Statistics and Zoology.

SANT GADGEBABA AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY, AMRAVATI
Established on 1st May, 1983, the auspicious Maharashtra Day & Worker's Day. This University geographically covers the western Vidarbha belt (i.e., five districts - Amravati, Akola, Yavatmal, Buldhana and Washim) of Maharashtra State. The University, in its small span of two decades, has contributed in many ways for economic, social and cultural upliftment of the society by offering quality education. The Motto of this University is - "Education for Salvation of Soul". The University is recognised under Section 12(B) of UGC Act. The University is also an associate member of Association of Commonwealth Universities, London (U.K.). The University has 10 faculties which includes Arts, Commerce, Sciences, Medicine, Ayurved, Education, Social Science, Law,Home Science, Engineering & Technology. The University has facilities to offer post-graduate & advanced education in Computer, Biotechnology, Business Management, Law & degree courses in Chemical-Technology. University values research as evidence that teaching programmes are underpinned by a solid base of latest knowledge and advanced techniques.

Conference

Mycology plays a vital role in the basic as well as applied field of studies such as fermentation, ecology, pathogenesis, antibiotic production, toxicities, mushroom and mycorrhizal technology. The past six decades have witnessed phenomenal progress in mycology encompassing significance for meaningful utilization for discovery of novel biomolecules including drugs and industrial enzymes has gained considerable momentum. In near future, mycologists have to play a pivotal role in identification of novel germplasm resource pools, understanding product manufacture in relation to mold morphogenesis and developing innovative techniques.

Themes

Fungal Diversity, Fungal Taxonomy, Myconanotechnology, Fungal Pathology, Fungal Biotechnology, Molecular Mycology, Fungal Ecology, Industrial Mycology, Mycorrhizal Biotechnology,Fungal Cytology and Genetics, Fungal Resources, Mushroom Technology.

Highlights of the Conference

• Dr. V. AgnihothruduMemorial Award, Dr. Shome Memorial and Prof. K. Natarajan Memorial Lectures by eminent scientists of India.
• Awards for Young Scientist, Best Paper and Poster.
• Felicitation of committed pioneer stalwarts from the field of Mycology.
• Technical session with lead and plenary lectures followed by oral presentations.
• Jamboree of renowned mycologists of India.

Call for Papers:

Abstracts conforming to the themes of the conference are invited for presentation. Abstracts should not exceed more than 300 words typed in MS word font size 12 pt in Times New Roman in single line space. The presenting author should be indicated by an asterisk. The other standard technical guidelines for botanical descriptions should also be followed by the authors. Researchers participating for young Scientist award should be below 35 years of age and submit full length paper at the time of abstract submission with special mention. A soft copy should reach to the Organizing Secretary, MSEBA-2012 on or before 15th, Dec. 2011. (Email: mseba2012abst@gmail.com)

Important Dates

Registration

Mode of Payment:
Registration fees and other charges are to be paid by online payment or DD of any nationalized bank in favour of MSEBA-2012, A/c No. - 31876166617 at SBI, Gadge Nagar Br., Amravati, MICR-Code - 444002102, IFSC Code - SBIN0012011

Fee Details:

Accommodation

Patrons

Hon'ble Adv. Arunbhau Shelke, President, Shri Shivaji Education Society Amravati
Hon'ble Dr. Mohan Khedkar, Vice Chancellor, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Amravati
Hon'ble Prof. D.J. Bagyaraj, President, Mycological Society of India Chennai

Conveners

Dr. V.G. Thakare, Principal, Shri Shivaji Science College Amravati

Prof. J.A. Tidke, Head, Department of Botany, Director, BCUD, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University Amravati

Dr. P.W. Deotare Prof., Organizing Sectetary

S. R. Manik Organizing Sectetary

Dr. G.B. Hedawoo, Joint Secretary

Dr. V.N. Nathar, Joint Secretary

Dr. D.V. Hande, Joint Secretary

Dr. P.A. Gawande, Treasurer

Mr. B.K. Dorkar, Treasurer

Mr. T.B. Wankhede, Steering Committee

Dr. D.D. Khedkar, Steering Committee

Dr. R.C. Maggirwar, Steering Committee

Dr. V.P. Deshmukh, Steering Committee

For Furthur Contacts

Dr. P.W. Deotare, Organizing Secretary, Deptt. Of Botany, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati- 444603 (M.S.), Email - prakash.deotare@gmail.com, Contact No. +91721-25319443, +919423622285

Prof. S.R. Manik, Organizing Secretary, Deptt. Of Botany, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati - 444602 (M.S.), Email - manik_bot@rediffmaill.com, Contact No. +91721-2553372, + 9850341510