INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DECIPHERING THE POTENTIAL OF CLIMATE- RESILIENT FUNCTIONAL CROPS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND AGRO INDUSTRIES
DPCFC-SAAI 2026
FEBRUAURY 25-27, 2026- CCS HAU, HISAR, HARYANA, INDIA
hybrid conference (Both Offline & Online)
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WELCOME TO DPCFC-SAAI 2026
SPARC sponsored International Conference on Deciphering the Potential of Climate- Resilient Functional Crops for Sustainable Agriculture and Agro- Agro Industies (DPCFC-SAAI 2026) will be a hybrid event with both online participation through the Google Meet platform and offline participation held in CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India.​
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DPCFC-SAAI 2026 will take place in Hisar, Haryana, India on February 25-27, 2026, jointly organized by CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India and Massey University, New Zealand. It will be hosted in Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Science & Humanities, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India. DPCFC-SAAI 2026 will offer an extensive program of interest to academia, government and industry. It will include several distinguished keynote speakers and three conference days full of papers, posters, etc. A series of exciting speeches to develop skills and advance awareness of requirements engineering practices are of particular interest to industry.
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Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar is one of the country’s oldest and most distinguished agricultural universities. Over the years, it has made remarkable progress and has established itself as a leader in agricultural education, research, and extension. The university boasts a robust infrastructure supported by its well-established colleges, research stations, and KVKs, covering diverse disciplines such as Agriculture, Agri-Business, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Community Science, Fisheries Science, Biotechnology, and Basic Sciences & Humanities. In recognition of its significant contributions to the farming community and the state’s economy, CCSHAU has been awarded the prestigious ICAR Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution Award twice—first in 1996 and again in 2016.
Taking a forward stride, CCSHAU is organizing the SPARC-Sponsored International Conference on Deciphering the Potential of Climate-Resilient Functional Crops for Sustainable Agriculture and Agro-Industries (DPCRFCSAAI 2026) in collaboration with Massey University, New Zealand. We wholeheartedly invite researchers, academicians, policy-makers, administrators, agripreneurs, students, industry professionals, progressive farmers, NGOs, and all relevant stakeholders from around the world to participate and share their expertise in this thematic global event. This conference intends to serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and meaningful discussions aimed at addressing the goals of enhancing climate resilience, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, advancing functional crop research, and strengthening agro-industrial development for a food-secure future.
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Sincere gratitude would be extended to all keynotes speakers and conference members for their technical advices and pertinent suggestions, and to all the scholars and experts in this field for eager supports. We're looking forward to your attendance in CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India.TIC AREAS
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Climate-Resilient Crop Improvement and Breeding St
JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY:
CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India & Massey University, New Zealand
25th to 27th February 2026
Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities,
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Conference Date : 25-27 February 2026
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Abstract submission open : NOW
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Abstract submission Deadline: 10 January 2026
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Early Bird Registration: 12 January 2026
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Full Paper submission deadline: 15 March 2026
SCIENTIFIC TRACKS/ THEMES
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TRACK 1: Genetic Improvement, Seed Systems & Molecular Innovations-
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Advances in genetics and plant breeding
Molecular markers, genomics, phenomics & CRISPR applications
Seed quality, enhancement & storage technologies
Hybrid development and varietal improvement
Mutation breeding, biotechnology & tissue culture
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TRACK 2: Crop Production, Protection & Sustainable Farming-
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Climate-smart agronomy & precision farming
Integrated pest management (IPM)
Advances in entomology, plant pathology & nematology
Protected cultivation and precision irrigation
Rabi–kharif production optimization
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TRACK 3: Soil, Water & Environmental Management-
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Soil fertility, carbon sequestration & rhizosphere biology
Soil–plant–microbe interactions
Water management, irrigation efficiency & watershed
programs
Conservation agriculture & regenerative farming
Pollution mitigation & sustainable resource management
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TRACK 4: Horticultural Sciences & Climate-Resilient Fruit/Vegetable Production-
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Climate-adaptive horticulture
Innovations in floriculture, olericulture & pomology
High-density planting, canopy management & grafting
Postharvest technology & value addition
Nutraceutical horticulture & biofortification
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TRACK 5: Forestry, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration-
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Agroforestry models & carbon-positive systems
Biodiversity conservation & sustainable forest products
Climate-resilient tree species & reforestation
Forest ecology, GIS & remote sensing applications
Community forest management & livelihoods
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TRACK 6: Animal, Poultry & Veterinary Sciences-
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Animal health, nutrition & feed technology
Veterinary diagnostics, vaccines & therapeutics
Poultry production, breeding & disease management
Livestock genetics & reproductive biotechnology
One-Health approaches integrating human-animalenvironment health
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TRACK 7: Fisheries, Aquaculture & Blue Economy-
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Sustainable inland & marine aquaculture
Fish nutrition, breeding & genetics
Aquatic ecosystem management & conservation
Post-harvest technologies & fish value chains
Ornamental fisheries & integrated farming systems
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TRACK 8: Plant Physiology, Biochemistry & Stress Biology-
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Climate stress responses & tolerance mechanisms
Seed germination biology, vigour enhancement & dormancy management
Photosynthesis, respiration & plant metabolic regulation
Phytohormones, signaling molecules & omics integration
Abiotic stress mitigation technologies (salinity, heat, drought, chilling)
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TRACK 9: Home Science, Human Nutrition & Social Sciences-
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Food safety, functional foods & public nutrition
Human development, family studies & well-being
Textile and apparel science innovations
Rural sociology, gender issues & community empowerment
Behavioral sciences & technology adoption in rural areas
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TRACK 10: Agribusiness, Economics & Policy for Sustainable Development-
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Agri-startups, incubation & entrepreneurship
Market linkages, value chains & export competitiveness
Agricultural finance, insurance & risk analysis
Digital agriculture, AI, IoT & big-data analytics
Policy reforms for resilient global food systems
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ABOUT US
CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, India
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Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), located in Hisar, Haryana, and named in honour of India’s seventh Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, is among the largest and most renowned agricultural universities in Asia. It has earned a distinguished reputation globally for its excellence in agricultural education, research, and innovation.​​​​​
The University has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge agricultural technologies such as conservation agriculture, direct-seeded rice, and herbicide resistance management, contributing significantly to enhanced crop productivity in the region. Over the years, CCSHAU has released 283 improved varieties of major crops—including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibre crops, ar crops, vegetables, and fruits—reflecting its continuous commitment to scientific advancement.
To strengthen its academic and research ecosystem, the University has actively embraced modern technologies and established strong collaborations with prestigious international institutions. It has signed MoUs and agreements with organizations in the USA, UK, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland, New Zealand, Philippines, Kazakhstan, and Tanzania, fostering global scientific partnerships. CCSHAU continues to play a vital role in promoting nutritional security, environmental sustainability, and societal well-being, and remains open to new collaborations in research, teaching, and extension activities.
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Massey University, New Zealand
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Massey has a long, proud tradition of breaking new ground in all our areas of expertise – business, creative art, health, science, humanities and social science.
Study on campus with Massey University in Auckland, Wellington, the Manawatū or Singapore.
Immerse yourself into the university environment – meet your lecturers, make friends and learn in world-class facilities and dedicated study spaces.
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OUR SPEAKERS
Plenary Speakers
Dr. Craig McGill
School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University,
New Zealand
Dr. Penny Back
School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University,
New Zealand
Dr. Natalia Repkina
Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Petrozavodsk, Russia
Dr. Mostafa Abdelkader
Faculty of Agriculture,
Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
Dr. Collins Bugingo
Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), USA
Dr. Obidjon Sindarov
Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers,
National Research University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Prof. Ranvir Singh
School of Agriculture and Environment,
Massey University,
New Zealand
Speakers
Dr. Bhagirath Chauhan University of Queensland, Australia
SUBMIT ABSTRACT
When preparing the abstract for submission, please ensure that it adheres to the following guidelines:
​​Abstract Content: The abstract should provide a concise summary of your research, stating the main aim, scope, and conclusions of your study. It must briefly explain the purpose of the research, highlight key results, and present major conclusions.
Structure: The abstract must be self-contained, meaning it can be understood without reading the full paper. It should focus on providing the essential points of your work in a clear and structured manner. Avoid using references, uncommon abbreviations, or technical jargon unless absolutely necessary.
Length: Keep the abstract size less than 150 words. The goal is to make it informative yet concise, summarizing the core elements of the study.Originality: Ensure the abstract is free from any form of plagiarism, maintaining a similarity index of less than 10%, excluding author names and affiliations.
Abstracts must be entirely original.
Submission Format: Follow the specified Abstract Format provided in the link.
The abstract should meet these formatting requirements before uploading. After submitting, wait for the acceptance notification and your Abstract ID. Only upon receiving this will you proceed with registration for the conference.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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REGISTRATION
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Do the payment in INR (for all Indian Nationals) and in USD (for all Non-Indian nationals and NRIs) only.​
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It is mandatory that at least one author of all accepted abstracts has to register for the conference to ensure that the paper is included in the proceedings.
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Only one of the registered authors is allowed to present the paper.
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Multiple authors are not allowed to present the same paper.
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Paper presentation Certificate will be issued to the paper presenter (and all co-authors, if all of them individually submit the registration fee for the same paper as per their registration category).
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Additionally, the co-authors should be present (in-person or online) in the conference when one of the authors of the paper is presenting the paper.
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Only registered attendees (who are not going to present any paper) are allowed to attend the event.
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Certificate of Attendee will be issued to them.
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Registration fee* covers conference kit, access to domain specific session, conference paper presentation / attendee certificate and best paper presentation award sessionwise, tea with snacks two times and lunch on each day of the conference.
Steps for Registration
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Once you receive the abstract acceptance notification along with Abstract ID from us then only you can proceed with the registration.
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Identify the registration category from registration fee table.
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Scan the QR code for payment.Save the payment details in the form of an image or pdf file and upload through the Submit registration details button.
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After uploading the registration fee proof, please wait for 2-3 days to obtain the payment receipt then only your Registration will be complete.
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To fill the details, they can enter "Not Applicable" under Abstract ID option.
PUBLICATIONS
Selected full-length research papers that are aligned with the theme and scope of the conference will be considered for publication in Scopus Indexed , Web of Science Indexed, Google scholar, ISSN journals subject to the respective journal’s peer-review process and publication guidelines.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
PATRON
Prof. B.R.Kamboj
Vice Chancelor,
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India
CONVENOR
Dr. Rajbir Garg
Director of Research
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India
ORGANIZING SECRETARY
Dr. Rajesh Gera
Dean & Professor
School of Basic Science & Humanities
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India
Co- ORGANIZING SECRETARIES
Dr. Jayanti Tokas
Head, Deptt. of Biochemistry
CCS Haryana Agricultural University,
Hisar, Haryana, India
Dr. Axay Bhuker
Scientist,
Dept. of Seed Science Technology
CCS Haryana Agricultural University,
Hisar, Haryana, India
Dr. Amrita
Founder
Research Plateau Publishers
Haryana, India
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Dr. Rabibrata Mukherjee, Advisor, National Coordinator- SPARC & Dean - Sophisticated Research Facilities, IIT Kharagpur, India​
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Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR
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Sh. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Secretary, MHA, GOI
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Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MES, GOI
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Sh. Dammu Ravi, Secretary, MEA, GOI
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Dr. R. S. Paroda, Former DG, ICAR-cum-Chairman, TAAS
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Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, DG, IMD
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Dr. Ajay Kohli, DG, IRRI, Philippines
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Prof. Dror Minz, Director, VRC, Israel
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Dr. Bram Govaerts, CIMMYT
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Dr. Jacqueline d'Arros Hughes, ICRISAT
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Dr. S. K. Gupta, ICRISAT
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Dr. Criag McGill, Massey University, New Zealand
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Dr. Penny Back, Massey University, New Zealand
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Prof. Ing. Achim Ibenthal, HAWK Univ., Germany
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Prof. Rattan Yadav, Aberystwyth Univ., U.K.
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Prof. Ueli Grossniklaus, Univ. of Zurich, Switzerland
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Dr. Valerie Geoffrey, France
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Dr. Ravindra N Chibbar, Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada
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Dr. Ahmed Jahoor, SUAC, Denmark
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Dr. Surya Kant, Agri Victoria Res, Australia
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Prof. S. Ahmet Bagci, Selkuck University, Turkey
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Dr. Arthur Kote, Germany
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Dr. Harbans Bariana, WSU, Australia
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Dr. Hossam Eldin Rushdi, Cairo Univ, Egypt
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Prof. Hajer Ammar, Tunisia
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Prof. Thamer Ahmad Mohammed, Iraq
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Dr. Yasina Elbaloul, Morrocco
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Prof. Michail Rockiki, Poland
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Prof. Janusz Zimmy, Poland
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Dr. R. K. Malik, CIMMYT
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Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, IRRI-SARC
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Dr. Bhagirath Chauhan, Univ. of Queensland, Australia
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Dr. Vinod Kumar, WSU, Australia
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Dr. Vijay Singh, Univ. of Illinois, USA
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Dr. Yashpal S. Saharawat, IFDC
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Dr. Tanay Joshi, FiBL Switzerland
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Dr. Tanja Likso, CMHSR, Croatia
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Dr. Nagina Parmar, Ryerson University, Canada
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Dr. Priti Verma, HCT, UAE
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Dr. Sunish K. Sehgal, SDSU, USA
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Dr. Noor M. Seddiq, Verginia Tech, USA
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Dr. Ana Oliveira, CIMMYT, Kenya
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Dr. Shahab Sokhansang, UBC, Canada
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Dr. Meenal Rana, HSU, USA
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Dr. Hans Bhardwaj, IRRI, Philippines
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Dr. Virender Kumar, IRRI, Philippines
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Dr. Shalab Dikshit, IRRI, Philippines
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Dr. Arthur Riedacker, France
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Dr. Andreas Boerner, Germany
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Dr. Edward Arseniuk, Poland
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Dr. Kedar Adhikari, Australia
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Dr. Rajiv Varshney, Australia
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Dr. Olden Frank, Germany
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Prof. Ismail Cakmak, Sabanci University, Turkey
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Dr. Bruno.J. Strasser, Switzerland
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Dr. Arun Joshi, CIMMYT
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Dr. Devki Nandan, UBC, Canada
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Dr. Drewniak Lukasz, UW, Poland
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Dr. Takao Ishikawa, UW, Poland
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Dr. Kumar Pranaw, UW, Poland
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Dr. Eddie Cytryn, VRC, Israel
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Dr. Manfred Kern, Germany
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Prof. Geert Haesaert, Belgium
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Dr. Takuro Shinano, Japan
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Dr. Jaswinder Singh Gill, Canada
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Dr. Reimund P. Roetter, Germany
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Dr. Surender Singh, Australia
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Prof. Christian Dimpka, USA
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Dr. Viktor Kamkin, Toraighyrov Univ. Kazakhstan
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Dr. Surender Gulia, USA​
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Haryana
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Sh. Anand Mohan Sharan, IAS, ACS, Higher Education Department, Haryana
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Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, IAS, PS, Agri. & Farmers' Welfare and VC, MHU, Karnal
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Dr M.L Jat, Director General-ICAR
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Dr. R.C. Aggarwal, DDG (Agricultural Education) and ND NAHEP, ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. T.R. Sharma, DDG (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. Joykrushna Jena, DDG (FS and AS), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. S.K. Chaudhary, DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. S.N. Jha, DDG (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. U.S. Gautam, DDG (Agricultural Extension), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. V.K. Verma, Vice-Chancellor, LUVAS, Hisar
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Dr. N.R. Bishnoi, Vice-Chancellor, GJUS&T, Hisar
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Dr. S.S. Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, Ludhiana
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Dr. M.S. Chauhan, Vice-Chancellor, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar
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Dr. A.K. Karnatak, Vice-Chancellor, MPUA&T, Udaipur
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Dr. D.K. Vatsa, Vice-Chancellor, CSHPKV, Palampur
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Dr. R.S. Chandel, Vice-Chancellor, YSPUHF, Solan
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Dr. Tankeshwar Kumar,Vice-Chancellor, Central University, Mohindergarh
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Dr. Narhari Singh Banger, IAS, DG, Agri. & Farmers Welfare, Haryana
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Dr. B.S. Laura, Director General, Animal Husbandry, Haryana
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Sh. Rajiv Rattan, IAS, Director, Department of Science & Technology, Haryana
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Mrs. Deepa B. Guha, CGM, NABARD, Haryana
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Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, MIDH, GOI
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Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, DG, Horticulture, Haryana
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Dr. Naveen Jain, ADG (Education) and NC, NAHEP-IDP, ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. D.K. Yadav, DDG (Seeds), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. Rajbir Singh Brar, ADG (AAF&CC), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. S.K. Sharma, ADG (HRM), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. Rabibrata Mukherjee, IIT Kharagpur, India
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Dr. Jagbir Singh, Scientist-G, MES, GOI
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Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Director, NIFTEM, Sonipat
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Dr. O.P. Yadav, Director, ICAR-CAZRI, Jodhpur
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Dr. Gyanendra Singh, Director, ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal
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Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa
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Dr. R.K. Yadav, Director, ICAR-CSSRI, Karnal
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Dr. T.K. Behera, Director, ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi
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Dr. Parvender Sheoran, Director, ICAR-ATARI Zone-1, Ludhiana
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Dr. Tirtha Kumar Datta, Director, ICAR-CIRB, Hisar
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Dr. Tarun Kumar Bhattacharya, Director, ICAR-NRCE, Hisar
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Dr. C. Tara Satyavathi, ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad
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Dr. Mukesh Jain, NRFMTTI, Hisar
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Dr. Amarjit K. Nath, YSPUHF, Solan
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Dr. S.K. Malhotra, Project Director (DKMA), ICAR, New Delhi
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Dr. D.P. Singh, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, JNKVV, Jabalpur
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Dr. Sain Dass, Ex-Director, ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana
ACCOMODATION
Registered delegates will be accommodated in Faculty House and Farmers Hostel at the university campus or at the available guest houses in different institutes on first-come first served basis on official prescribed rates. Other guests will be provided accommodation in the hotels located in the city. Hotel accommodation would be reserved on advance payment on prescribed rates through online mode. The delegate can also book their accommodation online in the hotels suggested on the conference website
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