Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources

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The Society

The Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources (ISPGR) was founded in 1987 as a multidisciplinary scientific body involved in the various issues of plant genetic resources (PGR) and related fields. It currently has more than 650 members, nearly 600 of them being life members. The genesis of the society was from the initiative taken by the scientists at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi, under the leadership of Dr R.S. Paroda, the then Director of NBPGR and presently Chairman, TAAS. The ISPGR was formally registered under the Indian Societies Act (1860) on November 3, 1987 with the Registrar of Societies, Delhi (Registration No. S/18336 of 1987). Membership is open to all persons interested in the field of PGR in India and abroad.

Awards

The Society has instituted several Awards and Memorial lectures in memory of its distinguished departed members such as Dr. B.P. Pal Memorial Lectures

Expanding Society

Society has continually expanded and has now on its roll, more then 2000 members from India and abroad which include more than 900 Life Members

Advanced Research

Our Main aim is to advance the cause of research in the field of genetics and plant breeding and its allied disciplines in India; and to provide facilities for association