Detailed Brochure

INTRODUCTION
The Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and
Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad an establishment of
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), is
primarily involved in goal oriented biological and
agricultural research. NIAB is well equipped and has a
staff of 71 scientists, 48 of them holding Ph.D. degrees
in various disciplines of science. NIAB also maintains
a close liaison with other establishments of PAEC and
various institutions involved in R & D activities at
home and abroad.
In Pakistan, much of the breeding efforts
have been made on cash crops that’s why a huge
amount of foreign exchange is spent on the import of
vegetable seed every year. Hybrids as compared to
open pollinated varieties have 3-4 times higher yield,
more uniformity and resistant to biotic and abiotic
stresses. However, before initiating hybrid breeding,
versatile genetic resources, know how about
hybridization techniques to transfer the traits of
interest, qualified and well equipped trained manpower
have vital importance. In the recent past, the area of
indoor grown vegetables has been increased rapidly in
small holding areas of Pakistan. Severe winter allows
use of plastic tunnels for early vegetable production
that also offers several advantages like protection of
the crop from frost, hails and 30-40 days early
maturity of the crops compared to their normal season.
This technology is gaining a big leap forward where
low temperature during winter season is a severe
problem for cultivation of tomatoes. This technology
gives a premium price of the produce to farmers as
well.
Since 2003, NIAB has started breeding
programme on the development of tomato hybrid
varieties suitable for open field and tunnel farming.
Research work has resulted into the outcome of
number of high yielding and disease resistant hybrids
and lines being tested at country level. Fertile and
sterile seed parent based hybridization techniques and
off-season production systems are being successfully
used to develop tomato hybrids and varieties.
Utilizing the expertise and the facilities
available at the Institute, NIAB is organizing a training
program on “hybrid seed and off-season tomato
production” in which students, teachers and
researchers from private and public sectors can
participate. This three-day training course is designed
to acquaint the participants with theoretical and
practical aspects of hybrid breeding and off-season
tomato production which will definitely lead to
develop technical manpower and wide spread use of
tunnel farming to boost micro and macro economy of
the vegetable growers in the country.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Biosystematics of tomato
Breeding barriers and objectives
Screening tomato germplasm for heat tolerance
Major diseases and insect pests of tomato in
Pakistan
Use of male sterility
Hybridization techniques
Development of inbred lines through traditional
and advanced breeding protocols (physical and
chemical mutagens)
Evaluation and maintenance of hybrid population
Biometrical analysis for combining ability and
manipulation of heterosis
Use of molecular markers in hybrid identification
Hybrid variety release
Off-season tomato production in plastic tunnels
Nutritional composition and importance
Vegetable seed industry in Pakistan
SCHEDULE
a. Receipt of application
Application form (can be downloaded from NIAB
website) completed in all respects along with demand
draft and copy of CNIC must reach via mail by March
24, 2015. (Advance copy of the application may also
be sent on: mysaleem1966@gmail.com)
b. Selection
The selected candidates will be informed by March 27,
2015 (Please do not come unless selection is
conveyed).
c. Dates for the course
The duration of course is April, 01-03, 2015.
d. Qualification
Candidates holding degree of B.Sc. /B.Sc. (Hons),
M.Sc. (Hons)/M.Sc. (Hons), M. Phil, Ph.D in
agriculture/plant sciences or technical manpower of
public/private seed companies are eligible.
d. Award of certificates
The participants who qualify will be awarded
certificates.
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee is Rs. 3000 for employees of
public/private sectors and Rs. 2000 for students. Please
attach demand draft in favor of “Head LAO NIAB”
with application form.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
The nominating institutions or the participants
themselves shall bear the cost of travel and stay at
Faisalabad. However, NIAB will help to arrange
moderate priced accommodation in city area for the
participants, if requested well in advance. Transport to
and from the venue of the course (NIAB) will be
provided from fixed points.
ENQUIRIES/INFORMATION
Dr. Muhammad Yussouf Saleem, PS
Mobile: 0314-3119890
Dr. Muhammad Asghar, PS
Mobile: 0333-8399641
NIAB, P.O Box No.128, Jhang Road,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
Tele: (041) 9201751-70 Ext. 3215
Fax: (041) 9201776
Web: www.niab.org.pk
E-mail: niabmail@niab.org.pk
mysaleem1966@gmail.com
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
(Specimen)
Dr. Muhammad Hamed, DCS/Director, NIAB
Photo
Dr. Tariq Mahmud Shah, DCS/Head PBGD, NIAB
Dr. Muhammad Yussouf Saleem, PS, NIAB
Dr. Muhammad Asghar, PS, NIAB
TRAINING COURSE
Dr. Abdur Rehman Khan, SS, NIAB
Dr. Qumer Iqbal, SS, NIAB
EVENT STEERING COMMITTEE
Dr. Muhammad Hamed, DCS, Director/Patron
Dr. Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, T.I., DCS/Convener
Name: -----------------------------------------------CNIC No.---------------------------------------------(Please attach two attested copies)
Please select appropriate:
a. Student---b. Employee----------c. Designation--------------------------------Organization: ---------------------------------------
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HYBRID SEED AND OFF-SEASON
TOMATO PRODUCTION
APRIL 01 – 03, 2015
Dr. Abdur Rehman Khan, SS, NIAB
Mr. Sajjad Mahmud, Pr. Admin Officer, NIAB
Address: ---------------------------------------------
Mr. Zulfiqar Ali, Head LAO, NIAB
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FACULTY
Mobile No. -------------------------------------------
Dr. Muhammad Hamed, DCS/Director, NIAB
Fax: ----------------E-Mail---------------------------
Academic qualification
Dr. Tariq Mahmud Shah, DCS/Head PBGD, NIAB
Dr. Muhammad Yussouf Saleem, PS, NIAB
Dr. Muhammad Yasin Ashraf, T.I., DCS NIAB
Dr. Muhammad Asghar, PS, NIAB
Dr. Sajjad Haider, PS, NIAB
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F.Sc.
B.Sc.
M.Sc.
M.Phil
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NUCLEAR INSTITUTE FOR
Dr. Amjad Hameed, PS, NIAB
Mr. Khalid Pervaiz Akhtar, PS, NIAB
Dr. Nazia Suleman, PS, NIAB
Mr. Jafar Hussain, SS, NIAB
Research/Training experience: ----------------------------------------------------------------------Particular interest for training: -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Dr. Abdur Rehman Khan, SS, NIAB
Dr. Qumer Iqbal, SS, NIAB
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NUCLEAR INSTITUTE FOR
AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGY (NIAB)
FAISALABAD
(PAKISTAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION)