Chief PatronDr Ashok Kumar Singh, DDG (Agri. Extension), ICAR, New Delhi

PatronDr Ram Kewal Singh, Assistant Director General (CS), ICAR, New Delhi

Advisory BoardDr. B.N. Singh, Chairman PRDF, Gorakhpur & Ex-Director CRRI, CuttakDr. Shankar Lal, Former Director IIPR, Kanpur & ADG, ICAR-Fodder and Food Crop, New DelhiDr. R.C. Agrawal, National Director, NAHEP, ICAR, New DelhiProf. Rajendra Kumar, Former Director General, UPCAR, LucknowProf. N.C. Gautam, Vice Chancellor, MGCGV, Chitrakoot, SatnaDr. U.S. Gautam, Vice Chancellor, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, BandaProf. R.P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, BikanerDr. N.N. Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, Birsa Agriculture University, RanchiDr. O.N. Singh, Member, Plant Variety Protection Appellate Tribunal, IPA BoardDr. A.D. Pathak, Director, ICAR-IISR, LucknowDr. Vishal Nath, Director, National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur, BiharDr. S.K. Sachan, Director Extension, SVPUAT, MeerutDr. Sailesh Marker, Director Research, SHUATS, PrayagrajDr. Alok Kumar Sinha, Staff Scientist VII, NIPGR, New DelhiDr. D.K. Srivastava, Joint Director, UPCST, LucknowDr. Nand Kumar Singh, Associate Professor & Head, MNNIT, PrayagrajDr. Kanika Malik, Principal Scientist, NISCAIR, New DelhiDr. V.P. Pandey, Ex-Dean (Horticulture & Forestry), ANDUAT, Kumarganj, AyodhyaProf. M.S. Reddy, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, USAMoh. Ahmed Elfadl Gaafar, Associate Professor, University of Helsinki, FinlandDr. Nazim Sekeroglu, Professor, Aralik University, Killis, TurkeyDr. Fathi Ibrahim A. Brima, Department of Crop Science, University of Bahri, SudanDr. Dinesh Singh, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR LucknowDr. M.K. Tripathi, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR LucknowDr. S.N. Sushil, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR LucknowDr. Sangeeta Srivastava, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR, LucknowDr. Ajit Singh Yadav, Principal Scientist, ICAR- Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, BareillyDr. Anubhuti Sharma, Senior Scientist, ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed Mustard Research, BharatpurDr. Amritesh Chandra Shukla, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Lucknow, LucknowDr. V.M. Prasad, Professor, Department of Horticulture, SHUATS, PrayagrajDr. A.K. Pandey, Ex-Principal Scientist, ICAR-NBFGR, LucknowDr. Lokesh Kumar Gangwar, Professor & Head, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, SVPUAT, MeerutDr. Archana Tiwari, Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida

Organizing ChairmanDr. P.K. Upadhyay, Head, Genetics & Plant Breeding, RBS College, Agra

Co-chairmanDr. P.R. Yadav, Head, Department of Zoology, DAV PG College, MuzaffarnagarDr. R.S. Yadav, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, KKPG College, Etawah

Organizing ConvenorDr. Dinesh Kanwar Yadav, Central Laboratory Animal Resources, JNU, New Delhi

Co-convenorDr. Manoj Srivastava, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New DelhiDr. Renu, Senior Scientist, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New DelhiDr. Hemlata Pant, Assistant Professor (Zoology), CMP PG College, PrayagrajDr. Neetu Singh, Head, Department of Biotechnology, MIM, GhaziabadDr. S.P. Yadav, Scientist, UPCSR, Shahjahanpur

Organizing SecretaryDr. Ashutosh Kumar Mall, Senior Scientist, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-IISR, Lucknow

Co-organizing SecretaryDr. Vikas Kumar, Scientist, ICAR-IGFRI, JhansiDr. Triveni Sharma, Coordinator, Society for Agriculture & Allied Research, UPDr. Amarjeet Singh, Assistant Professor (Environmental Science), Sir Choturam Eng. College, CCSU, MeerutDr. Dipti Sharma, Assistant Professor, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, New DelhiDr. Sunita Kushwaha, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK, Begusarai, BiharDr. Arvind Kumar, Associate Professor & Officer In-charge, KVK, MuradnagarDr. Ajay Kumar, Lecturer, MIM, GhaziabadDr. Akanksha Goswami, Assistant Professor (Biotechnology), Subharati University, MeerutDr. Mahipat Singh, Assistant Professor, Bundelkhand University, JhansiDr. Shalini Sharma, Principal, Departement of Biotechnology & Microbiology, MIET, MeerutDr. Anjali Malik, Assistant Professor (Microbiology), CCS University, MeerutDr. Rudra Pratap Singh, Associate Professor (Entomology), Bhagwant University, AjmerDr. Juhi Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, Departement of Biotechnology & Microbiology, MIET, MeerutDr. Aneeta Yadav, Assistant Professor (GPB), Rama University, Kanpur

Joint Organizing SecretaryDr. Manish Kumar, Assistant Professor (Biotechnology), Amity University, GwaliorDr. Chandan Singh Ahirwar, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), ITM University, GwaliorDr. Varsha Rani, Assistant Professor, BAU, RanchiDr. Huma Naz Siddique, Ministry of Agriculture & FW, Krishi Bhawan, New DelhiDr. Amarjeet Kaur, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Khalsa College, ChandigarhDr. Sanjiv A. Kochewad, Scientist (Livestock Production & Management), ICAR-IVRI, BareillyDr. Chetan Keswani, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, BHU, VaranasiDr. Sunil Kumar, Assistant Professor, TMU, Mooradabad

Dr. Deo Kumar, Assistant Professor (Soil Science), BUAT, BandaDr. Rewa Kulshresthha, Assistant Professor, Atal Bihari Bajpayi University, BilaspurDr. Wahied Khawar Balwan, Sr. Astt. Prof. (Zoology), Government P.G. College, Bhaderwah, J&KDr. Amit Yadav, Assistant Professor (Botany), CCSPG College, Henora (Saifai), EtawahDr. Yatendra Yadav, Om Degree College, Shikohabad, FirozabadDr. Ashish Tejasvi, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Agra College, AgraDr. Neelam Yadav, Entomology, CSAUAT, KanpurDr. Manoj Kumar, Assistant Professor (Agri. Extension), Lakhimpur Campus CSAUAT, KanpurDr. Ravi Prakash Mishra, Assistant Professor, CGC Technical Campus, Mohali, ChandigarhDr. Arpita Sharma, Assistant Professor (Agriculture Extension), GBPUAT, PantnagarDr. Aradhana Sen, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Central University of Tamil NaduDr. Apurba Pal, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), BAU, RanchiDr. Sadhana Vaish, Scientist (Home Science), KVK Tharion, CSAUAT, KanpurMrs. Sonia Yadav, Scientist, UPCSR, ShahjahanpurMs. Vishakha Singh, College of Community Science (Food & Nutrition), AAU, JorhatDr. Jaswant Ray, Joint Director, AGSS Analytical and Research Lab Pvt. Ltd., DelhiDr. Anuradha, Director of Women Empowerment and Rights, SEHAT, India

Organizing Committee MembersDr. Meenu Agarwal, Associate Professor, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, New DelhiDr. Ruma Das, Scientist, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New DelhiDr. Shrila Das, Scientist, ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New DelhiDr. Pawan Bharti, Scientist, Sri Ram Institute, New DelhiDr. Shweta Chaudhary, Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding), GBPUAT, PantnagarDr. Deepak Chhonker, Assistant Professor (Agronomy), RBS College, Bichpuri, AgraDr. Thonlas Norboo, Assistant Profesor (Entomology), SKUAST, JammuDr. Dharmendra Kumar Dubey, Director, Bhagwant Institute of Technology, GhaziabadDr. Monika Thakur, Associate Professor (Food Technology), Amity University, NoidaDr. Suresh Babu Guttala, Professor & Head (GPB), SHUATS, PrayagrajDr. Vivek K. Singh, Section Officer (Horticulture), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, DelhiDr. Anupam Tiwari, Section Officer (Horticulture), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, DelhiMs. Mamta Marwaha, Associate Professor, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, New DelhiDr. Hansh Raj Singh, Head, KVK, HapurDr. D.K. Sachan, Agronomist, KVK, GhaziabadDr. Manoj Katiyar, Senior Scientist, Legume Section, CSAUAT, KanpurDr. Vijay Gahlaut, University of Delhi, South Campus, New DelhiDr. Vandana Jaiswal, School of Life Sciences, JNU, New DelhiDr. Riyaz Sayyad, Head (Microbiology), PSGVPM'S ASC College, MaharashtraDr. Harikesh Singh, Associate Professor , Gochar Mahavidyalaya, Rampur Maniharan, SaharanpurDr. K. Prasad, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), DRPCAU, Pusa, BiharDr. Abhishek Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor, Animal Nutrition, RGSC, BHU, Barkachha, MirzapurMr. Vivek Kumar Khare, SMS (Plant Protection), KVK, Begusarai, BiharEng. Vinita Kashyap, SMS (Agriculture Engineering), KVK, Begusarai, BiharDr. Chandan, Karak, Assistant Professor (Vegetable Science), BCKV, Mohanpur, West BengalDr. Nirmal K. Meena, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Agriculture University, KotaDr. Venkata Satish Kuchi, Assistant Professor, Centurian University, OrissaDr. Pran Krishna Thakur, Assistant Professor (Horticulture), BCKV, Mohanpur, West BengalDr. Suddhasuchi Das, Junior Scientist, ATARI, KolkataDr. Deepak Murmu, Assistant Professor, RRS, UBKV, Babugarh, West BengalDr. Renu Yadav, Assistant Professor (Zoology), CCSPG College, Henora (Saifai), EtawahDr. Manvendra Singh, Assistant Professor, ITM University, GwaliorDr. Sandeep Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor , Mata Gujri College, PunjabDr. Ajai Kumar Gautam, Assistant Professor, Bhagwant University, AjmerDr. Pushpendra Verty, Assistant Professor, ITM University, GwaliorDr. Jai Prakash Gupta, Assistant Professor, ITM University, GwaliorDr. Namrata Malik, Lecturer, MIM, GhaziabadMr. Rao Sunit Kumar, President, ENR Foundation, Etawah (UP)

International Conferenceon

Advances and Innovations in Agriculture & Allied Sciences

(AIAAS-2020)

st st31 January - 01 February, 2020

Society for Agriculture & Allied Research (SAAR)

Venue:Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Convention Centre,

New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067 (INDIA)

Organized by

Conference Co-ordinators

NOTE

About International ConferenceInternational conference on "Advances and Innovations in Agriculture & Allied Sciences (AIAAS-

2020)" is being organized by Society for Agriculture & Allied Research (SAAR) during 31 January - 01 February, 2020. The objective of this conference is to bring leading professionals, researchers, teachers and decision makers from academia and industry to present and discuss their latest findings in Agriculture & Allied disciplines of research. This conference aims to accelerate scientific discoveries and major milestones in the current situation, challenges and innovations relating to agriculture & allied research. This conference will witness a number of talks by Plenary speakers, Invited speakers and also oral and poster presentation sessions under the following thematic areas:-

1. Plant Sciences: Plant Genetic Resources, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Organic Farming, Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Plant Physiology and Seed Technology.

2. Horticulture Sciences: Vegetable Science, Fruit Science, Floriculture, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Gardening, Plantation Crops, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Post Harvest Management and Value Addition.

3. Natural Resource Management: Soil Science, Water Resource Management, Agronomy, Agroforestry, Agricultural Meteorology, Disaster Management and Environmental Sciences.

4. Plant Protection Sciences: Plant Pathology, Nematology, Microbiology, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Chemicals and Botanicals.

5. Agricultural Engineering and Technology: Farm Machinery and Power, Soil and water Engineering, Agricultural Process Engineering and Food Technology.

6. Veterinary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries: Genetics and Breeding of Animal and Fish, Nutrition, Physiology, Anatomy, Production, Pathology, Health, Biotechnology, Product Technology and Dairy Technology.

7. Social Sciences: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Statistics, Home Science, Food and Nutrition, Agribusiness and Extension Education.

About SAARSociety for Agriculture & Allied Research (SAAR) is a scientific registered society (Registration Act

21, 1860). SAAR is an interdisciplinary society dealing with agriculture and allied areas. SAAR prestigious awards will be conferred to the life members of the society.

About ENRF Ek Nayi Rah Foundation (ENRF) is a registered non-profit and Non-Government Organization. It is focused on providing services in the field of scientific and social development. The foundation recognizes excellence in different areas by giving various awards. Nominations/Applications are invited by the Scientists/ Academicians/ Social Workers/ Industrial persons/ Researchers/ Scholars/ Students (working in the field of agriculture and allied science) for ENR Foundation Awards. Interested Candidates are requested to send their CV at Email: by 25 December 2019. ENRF confers following categories of awards saarconference@gmail.comand honours through search and nominations:

1. Life Time Achievement Award2. Distinguished Scientist Award3. Best Scientist Award4. Best Teacher award5. Best Science Communicator Award6. Best Social Worker Award7. ENRF Fellow Award8. Scientist of the Year Award9. Young Scientist Award10. Associate Young Scientist Award11. Young Biotechnologist Award (Reserved for only Biotechnologist)12. Young Microbiologist Award (Reserved for only Microbiologist)13. Young Research Fellow Award (Reserved for Research Scholars/ PhD Scholars/ JRFs/ SRFs)14. PhD Research Award (Reserved for PhD Scholars only)15. PG Research Award (Reserved for only Post Graduate Students)

Target ParticipantsScientists, Academicians, Research Scholars, UG/ PG/ M. Phil Students, Entrepreneurs, Policy makers, Research Institutes, Colleges and NGOs etc. will be participating in the conference. The conference also aims to provide opportunities for the agri-input sector including seed companies, manufacturers of fertilizer, agro-chemicals, pharmaceuticals, farms, laboratories and dairy industries, feed industries, insurance companies and agriculture related service providers to showcase their products and interact with their potential customers for both generating business and promoting innovation.

Conference VenueConference is being organized at New Delhi (INDIA). New Delhi is the capital of the Republic of India that hosts multidimensional developments and represents a blend of ancient and modern cultures. New Delhi is very well connected with all the major cities of world. New Delhi hosts several tourist attractions like India Gate, Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Isckon Temple, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Jantar, Mantar, Purana Quila, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Dilli Haat, National Rail Museum, Delhi Zoo etc.

Other Places of Attractions are : Agra (212 Km from New Delhi), Haridwar (212 Km from New Delhi), Musoorie (286 Km from New Delhi), Nainital (287 Km from New Delhi), etc.

How to ReachNew Delhi is well connected with different cities/ states through Bus, Train and Air. The entire New Delhi City is further connected with Delhi Metro that has connections to the NCR regions (Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Vaishali etc.) as well.

By Bus: New Delhi Bus Stations (ISBT, Kashmiri Gate; Anand Vihar Bus Station) are well connected with the direct bus services from New Delhi to different cities of the states (Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir etc.).

By Train: New Delhi Railway Station and Nizamuddin Railway Station are two major stations that are very well connected with different cities/ states of India.

By Air: New Delhi has Indira Gandhi International Airport which is very well connected with the major cities of India and the world through domestic and international connections respectively.

Call for Abstract/ Full Length Papers (Research/ Review Papers)/ Articles/ Book Chapters

« Abstract not exceeding 250 words and should be in MS Word file format having font style Times New Roman, letter size 12 with 1.5 lines spacing. Abstract should contain title of abstract followed by Authors Name, Designation, Affiliation (Name of Department & Organization), Contact Number and e-mail of corresponding author. As a first author only one abstract will be published in souvenir. No abstract will be published without registration in the souvenir cum abstract book.

« Full length papers (Research and Review Papers) related to the agriculture & allied areas are invited from students, research scholars, scientists, faculties, academicians and corporates. Full length Paper not exceeding 3000-4000 words and should be in MS Word file format having font style Times New Roman, letter size 12 with 2 lines spacing. Full length paper should contain title of paper followed by Authors Name, Designation, Affiliation (Name of Department & Organization), Contact Number, e-mail of corresponding author, abstract, keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Result, Discussion, Acknowledgement and References. Result and Discussion may, however, be combined if needed for better expression. References should be arranged alphabetically and set out as follows:

Singh, Priya; Ashwani Kumar; A.B. Abidi and R.S. Yadav (2016). Flubendiamide insecticide residue effect in carbohydrates & carotene contents on okra fruits. Plant Archives, 14(2): 978-981.

Sagar D and Balikai RA (2013). Psylled pests of horticultural and forage crops: Taxonomy, biology and their management. J. Exp. Zool. India 16, 1-18.

« Articles related to the agriculture & allied areas are invited from students, research scholars, scientists, faculties, academicians and corporates for publishing in Agriculture & Food e-Magazine (English Magazine). Article not exceeding 2-5 pages and should be in MS Word file format having font style Times New Roman, letter size 12 with 1 lines spacing. Article should contain title of article followed by Authors Name, Designation, Affiliation (Name of Department & Organization), Contact Number, e-mail of corresponding author, summary of article (1-2 paragraphs), Introduction may contain multiple paragraphs, figures, tables and HD images, Summary/ Conclusion, HD Photographs (if available) and References. References should be arranged alphabetically and set out as follows:

Dutta R.N., (1984). Comparative ecological study of makhana in Darbangha region. 1.Ph.D. thesis. Ranchi University, Ranchi Bihar.

Ho H., Cheu Y. and Luo I., (1953). The detection of vitamin B, and C in chinese drugs. 2.Journal of Taiwan Pharmacy Association. 5(1): 5-20.

« Articles related to the agriculture & allied areas are invited from students, research scholars, scientists, faculties, academicians and corporates for publishing in Grameen Vikas Sandesh (Hindi Magazine). Article not exceeding 2-3 pages and should be in MS Word file format having font style Kruti Dev 10, letter size 12 with 1 lines spacing. Article should contain title of article followed by Authors Name, Designation, Affiliation (Name of Department & Organization), Contact Number, e-mail of corresponding author.

« Book chapters related to the agriculture & allied areas are invited from students, research scholars, scientists, faculties, academicians and corporates. Book chapter not exceeding 3000-4000 words and should be in MS Word file format having font style Times New Roman, letter size 12 with 1.5 lines spacing. Book chapter should contain title of chapter followed by Authors Name, Designation, Affiliation (Name of Department & Organization), Contact Number and e-mail of corresponding author, abstract, keywords, Introduction, Materials & Methods, Result, Discussion, Acknowledgement and References. Result and Discussion may, however, be combined if needed for better expression. References should be arranged alphabetically and set out as follows:

Sagar D and Balikai RA (2013). Psylled pests of horticultural and forage crops: Taxonomy, biology and their management. J. exp. zool India, 16: 1-18.

« Delegates are requested to kindly send the soft copies of their abstracts, full length papers/ articles, book chapters for publishing with duly filled registrat ion form by e-mail to: saarconference@gmail.com addressing the Organizing Secretary on or before 31 December, 2019 with a file name For Abstract- "Abstract- Your Name" e.g. Abstract- Triveni Sharma.For Full Length Paper- "Paper- Your Name" e.g. Paper- Triveni Sharma.For English Article- "Article E- Your Name" e.g. Article E- Triveni Sharma.For Hindi Article- "Article H- Your Name" e.g. Article H- Triveni Sharma.For Book Chapter- "Chapter- Your Name" e.g. Chapter- Triveni Sharma.

Oral/ Poster PresentationAbstracts in different theme areas as mentioned will be selected for oral/ poster presentation during the event. A limited number of abstracts will be provided an opportunity for oral presentation which is of mass interest and relevant to the thematic areas of AIAAS-2020. The selected participants will have to present their papers in MS-Power Point (ppt) format. Remaining abstracts will be requested for poster presentation. Since oral and poster presentation will be evaluated for awards, strict norms and timings may be maintained.

Lead SpeakersRenowned scientists/ faculties in the relevant subjects of the conference will be invited as speaker. However interested speakers may request the organizing secretary to get invited as lead speaker.

Sponsorship and AdvertisementWe invite all related industries/ institutions for Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver sponsorship and join us in our efforts to conduct this international event successfully as sponsors or technical collaborators. Sponsoring agencies will be highlighted through our widely circulated electronic and print media. The names of such organizations and their logo will appear on banner and publication with Society for Agriculture & Allied Research (SAAR). Special session will be kept for projecting their recent innovations in agriculture and allied input/ farm sectors.

Note: v On spot registration facility is also available with to above mentioned Rs 500 extra charge

registration fee.v The conference kit is not guaranteed for on spot registration.v Accompanying person will not get conference kit.v Registration fee include conference kit, refreshment, Lunch and participation in all sessions.v Registration fee does not include accommodation charges.v Registration fee is Non Refundable/ Non-Transferable.v No TA & DA will be paid to participants by SAAR.

AccommodationAccommodation may be arranged on request with payment basis.

Important DatesLast date for submission of abstract: 31 December, 2019Last date for submission of paper/article: 31 December, 2019Last date for submission of book chapter: 31 December, 2019

Mode of Payments & Account DetailsAccount Name: Society for Agriculture & Allied ResearchAccount No.: IFSC Code: Account Type: 650600301000274 VIJB0006506 Current AccountBank Address: Vijaya Bank, Etah Branch, Savarkar Nagar, Near Hotel Sikhar, Agra Road, Etah-207001

Conference SecretariatDr. Ashutosh Kumar Mall

Organizing Secretary, AIAAS-2020Senior Scientist & Incharge (Motipur and Mukteshwar), Division of Crop Improvement,

ICAR- Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR), LucknowMobile: +91 8009052220Office: +91 5222491900

Email: saarconference@gmail.com, ashutoshkumarmall@gmail.com

Delegates are requested to kindly send the soft copies of their abstracts, full length papers/ articles, book chapters for publishing with duly filled registration form by e-mail to: saarconference@gmail.com addressing the Organizing Secretary on or before 31 December, 2019 with a file nameFor Abstract- "Abstract- Your Name" e.g. Abstract- Triveni Sharma.For Full Length Paper- "Paper- Your Name" e.g. Paper- Triveni Sharma.For English Article- "Article E- Your Name" e.g. Article E- Triveni Sharma.For Hindi Article- "Article H- Your Name" e.g. Article H- Triveni Sharma.For Book Chapter- "Chapter- Your Name" e.g. Chapter- Triveni Sharma.