International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security & Health Improvement, 2010

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Background

The Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists, Kanpur and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, are jointly organizing an International Conference on the “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health Improvement” along with the XI Silver Jubilee Convention of the Society at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India from February 17-20, 2010. Considering the importance and involvement of various biomolecules in achieving sustainable food productivity and improving human health, the present theme was chosen for the International Conference.

Biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, fatty acids, amino acids, nucleic acids, vitamins are key components which determine quality and yield of food crops. A deep understanding of metabolic networks associated with synthesis of these biomolecules and their manipulation in target crops using biotechnological advancements have helped many countries to achieve food security and even to become food exporters. But it is hard to predict whether world crop production is on the track to meet the needs of the future population. High input agriculture can degrade the environment, so that plants must be even better adapted to the natural system. Researchers need to devise genetically improved and nutritionally superior varieties of all important food crops like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, etc. with desired quality attributes combined with increased yields to achieve food security for feeding the growing population.

Besides plant system, these biomolecules are equally involved in the growth and development of human body and maintenance of human health. An understanding of their metabolism in human system will help in their manipulation to improve the health of mankind. This Conference is going to be a unique one in the sense that it is going to address the role of biomolecules in both food production as well as human health improvement. There will be an opportunity to the scientists associated with the improvement of both plants and humans to interact and develop useful recommendations.

This International Conference will provide a platform to biochemists, physiologists, biotechnologists, nutritionists, medical personnel, and industrialists involved in both crop development and human health improvement from various corners of the globe to interact and formulate recommendations which may serve as guidelines to those engaged in research and development in the area.