Event Name :
National Conference on Climate Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Production and Nutritional Security
Event Venue :
Farmer Knowledge Center, UAS, Dharwad-580005
Contact person details :
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Dharwad
Dean (Agri.), College of Agriculture, Dharwad
biradarbd@uasd.in
9448497373
08362792180
Event Date :
2/1/2020
To
2/2/2020
Objective:
Theme 1: Innovative breeding practices for adaptation to climate change in Agricultural,
Horticultural & Forestry crops
Theme 2: Impact of various biotic and abiotic stresses on Agricultural, Horticultural and
Forestry crops and management techniques under increased climate variability.
Pre Event Description :
Maintaining crop production to feed a growing population during a period of climate change
is the greatest challenge the Agriculture Scientists are facing in modern day agriculture. The
increased crop yields during the last century and especially the Green Revolution were brought
about by breeding for increased harvest index and disease resistance, as well as by using more
irrigation water and agrochemicals. While genetic gains continue, the multiple challenges of climate
change and growing global population demand new approaches to produce nutritious, high yielding,
climate resilient crops and mitigate the negative impact of climate on agriculture.
Agriculture is influenced by an array of biotic and abiotic stresses, which are to be managed
through multipronged strategies. A strategic science based approach is needed to address the plant
health risks and issues that affect productivity. The unusual rainfall, shift in seasons and sowing
windows of different crops has resulted in appearance of new pests and diseases and reduction in
crop yields. Indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides has been causing wide spread environmental
pollution, resurgence of insect pests impacting food security, nutrition & safety.