Scientific Programme
The following broad areas have been identified for discussion during the deliberations in the national seminar.
1.Emerging technologies for genesis, classification and assessment of salt affected soils/waters Innovative technologies for sustainable
2.management of salt affected soils and poor quality waters
3.Bio-saline agriculture, bio-drainage, bio- and phyto-remediation
4.Conventional, biotechnological and physiological interventions for introducing the trait of salt tolerance in crop plants
5. Energy plantations and other livelihood generating options for salt affected soils/waters
6. Climate change and its impact on soil-, water- and bio-resources in terms of salt, water, energy and gas exchange
7. Impact assessment, socio-ecological & socio-economic monitoring, knowledge based technology transfer
8. Policy research and related issues such as risk management/ insurance, public private partnership,IPR, Bio safety, contract farming etc.
