National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)

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Researchers at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) recently identified a previously uncharacterised protein named CNGC13 that helps a plant warn undamaged leaves when an insect attacks one of them.

About National Institute of Plant Genome Research

• It is an autonomous institution under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
• The institute started to function in the year 1998.
• Location: New Delhi 
• Mandate: To undertake, promote, and coordinate research; train workers; and serve as an information resource in identified aspects of plant genomics to build a frontline institution.  
• Objectives:
  • To conduct high-quality research in frontier areas of plant genomics and molecular biology, with the aim of having practical application in crop improvement;
  • To utilize molecular biology and omics approaches along with tissue culture and genetic engineering technology to identify important genes/proteins/metabolites and manipulate these for generating plants with improved agronomic characters, biotic/abiotic stress tolerance, and enhanced nutritional value;
  • To take up any fundamental work related to gene regulation, systems biology, and mapping that would aid in achieving the above mandate;
  • Development of molecular markers for monitoring important traits;
  • Production and testing of transgenic and gene-edited plants;
  • Identification of genes that are vital for the survival of the pathogens, and targeting them for pathogen resistance;
  • Knowledge generation and innovation, including publications and patents;
  • Knowledge dissemination for human resource development at all levels (Ph.D., post-doctoral researchers, postgraduate trainees and young scientists) through advanced training workshops, symposia, seminars, and scientists exchange programmes.
  • To impart advance training module in plant genetic engineering and genome analysis;
  • To undertake collaborative programmes with international institutes those are engaged in plant genome research and develop close linkages;
• Research Focus: Research at NIPGR is in frontier areas of Plant Biology such as
  • Computational Biology;
  • Genome Analysis;
  • Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses;
  • Nutritional Genomics;
  • Plant Development and Architecture;
  • Plant Immunity;
  • Molecular Breeding;
  • Transgenics for crop improvement; and 
  • other emerging areas based on plant genomics.

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Key Facts about Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)

• It is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology.
• It was formed by subsuming 14 Autonomous Institutes of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
• BRIC aims to provide a centralized and unified governance mechanism for the administration of its research institutions through intra-mural core grants.
• It emphasizes multi-disciplinary research support from basic discovery to application in areas of strength within the DBT institutions.
• BRIC seeks to nurture the next generation of scientific leaders by enabling the pursuit of knowledge and innovation in globally competitive and nationally relevant ecosystems.
• Objectives: 
  • Promoting cutting-edge research in biotechnology aligned with national priorities.
  • Fostering innovation and translation across institutional boundaries.
  • Developing indigenous technologies and capabilities in line with the principles of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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