About the 5th IGM on Climate-Proofing Cereal Agriculture: Strategies for Resilience and Sustainability
Cereal agriculture is a cornerstone of global food security, providing sustenance for billions
of people worldwide. However, the escalating impacts of climate change pose significant threats
to cereal crops, thereby challenging food production and livelihoods. To safeguard against these
challenges, it becomes imperative to adopt strategies that climate-proof agriculture,
enhancing its resilience to the changing climate. Various approaches and technologies aimed at
bolstering cereal farming systems include the adoption of climate-resilient varieties, diversification
of crops, precision agriculture, climate-smart farming practices, and efficient nutrient management.
Developing and promoting the cultivation of climate-resilient crop varieties is thus crucial.
These varieties are specifically bred to withstand the challenges posed by extreme weather events,
changing precipitation patterns, and elevated temperatures. Besides, advanced genetic engineering
techniques including genome editing can accelerate the development of crops with enhanced resilience
traits, such as drought tolerance, disease resistance, and improved nutrient efficiency.
In the present context, climate-proofing cereal agriculture is not only a necessity for ensuring
global food security but also a critical step towards building resilient and sustainable farming
systems. By embracing a combination of crop diversification, advanced breeding technologies, precision
agriculture, water management, agroforestry, and climate-smart farming practices, we can empower
farmers to navigate the challenges presented by climate change and secure the future of cereal
production. This integrated approach is essential for creating a robust and adaptable agricultural
sector capable of withstanding the uncertainties of a changing climate.
The 5th International Group Meeting (IGM) is being conceived to address these challenges and will
provide a platform for researchers, academicians, extension workers, and students working in
cereal crops to share and discuss their latest innovations and advancements in these crops
primarily focusing on research. Moreover, IGM will provide invaluable opportunity to develop new
collaborations and networking among professionals and experts across geographical boundaries to
collectively address shared challenges. Through open dialogue, knowledge sharing and the establishment
of international partnerships, this meeting will play a crucial role in fostering a more interconnected
and collaborative global community through scientific deliberations.
Background of International Group Meetings
Previously, the Wheat Research Technology Fund (WRTF) coordinated the three series of International Group Meetings (IGMs) on wheat. The first IGM on wheat was conducted at DWR, Karnal in 1997, emphasizing "Wheat Research Needs Beyond 2000 AD”. The second IGM convened in 2002 at ARI, Pune, concentrating on 'Wheat Technologies for Warmer Areas.' Subsequently, the third IGM took place from February 9-12, 2011, at UAS, Dharwad, addressing "Wheat Productivity Enhancement under Changing Climate." The most recent fourth IGM, was jointly organized by IIWBR and SAWBAR during February 14-16, 2019, at CSKHPKV, Palampur, with a focus on "Wheat Productivity Enhancement through Climate Smart Practices."
Thematic Areas of 5th IGM
The organizers of 5 th International Group Meeting on “Climate-Proofing Cereal Agriculture: Strategies for Resilience” invite abstracts from interested persons engaged in research, development, marketing, finance, export organizations and industries representing wheat. Abstracts will be evaluated by a group of eminent professionals for their suitability for oral/poster presentation. Authors are requested to specify the relevant thematic area in which the paper needs to be considered. Selected abstracts will be published as full length articles in the form of in the special issue of NAAS rated Journal of Cereal Research (NAAS 2024 ratings: 5.05) published by Society for Advancement of Wheat & Barley Research (SAWBAR), Karnal, Haryana, India. The Abstract should be more than 500 words typed. The registered participants shall only be allowed for only one Oral or Poster presentations (as first author) based on selection by the technical screening committee. However, individual can be a co-author of abstracts submitted by other registered delegates. Best Poster and Oral presenters of each session will be felicitated with awards. Winners will receive certificates and momentoes.
- Theme I: Conventional breeding, biotechnology, bio-informatics, genetic engineering, phenomics, genomics and proteomics for cereal improvement
- Theme II: Mitigation Strategies for abiotic stress management in cereal crops
- Theme III: Biotic Stress dynamics under changing environments
- Theme IV: Cereal quality, nutrition, post-harvest processing, value addition and marketing for food safety and global nutritional security
- Theme V: Climate change mitigation strategies, resource management, conservation agriculture, integrated farming for sustainable cereal production systems
- Theme VI: Industry linkages and agri-business for food and nutritional security
Important Dates
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 20th March, 2024 |
| Abstract Acceptance Notification | 20th March, 2024 |
| Early Bird Registration Deadline | 20th March, 2024 |
| Conference Registration Final Deadline | 27th March, 2024 |
| Conference Dates | 27 - 29 March, 2024 |
Registration
| Participant Category | Physical Mode | Virtual Mode | ||||||
| On / Before deadline 20th March, 2024 | After deadline | On / Before deadline 20th March, 2024 | After deadline | |||||
| SAWBAR members | Non-SAWBAR members | SAWBAR members | Non-SAWBAR members | SAWBAR members | Non-SAWBAR members | SAWBAR members | Non-SAWBAR members | |
| Indian Delegates | ₹ 4000 | ₹ 4500 | ₹ 5000 | ₹ 5500 | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 3000 |
| Research Scholar / SRF / Students | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 3000 | ₹ 1500 | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2000 | ₹ 2500 |
| Foreign delegates | $ 200 | $ 250 | $ 100 | $ 150 | ||||
| Corporate delegates | ₹ 10000 | ₹ 15000 | ₹ 8000 | ₹ 10000 | ||||
| Accompanying Persons | ||||||||
| Indian accompanying person | ₹ 2500 | ₹ 2500 | NA | |||||
| Foreign accompanying person | $ 100 | $ 150 | ||||||
Sponsorship Details
We welcome sponsorship for the meeting from various organizations, professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers based on the following categories. Additionally, separate sponsorship opportunities in the form of sponsoring lunch and dinner for the meeting are also available.
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Rs.2,00,000/-
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Silver Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor
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