{"id":16,"date":"2022-09-26T12:23:21","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T12:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainwareuniversity.ac.in\/students-corner\/news-gallery\/?p=16"},"modified":"2022-10-17T09:58:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T09:58:37","slug":"what-ive-learned-from-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainwareuniversity.ac.in\/students-corner\/news-gallery\/what-ive-learned-from-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving a dying world: Brainware\u2019s contribution towards saving endangered plants."},"content":{"rendered":"

Reported by:<\/strong> Taatparjyo Moitra, M.A English, 3 rd Semester<\/em><\/p>\n

The effects of urban development on biodiversity has become an important research area. In this regard, Brainware University is bringing its own expertise in this area for a brighter future.<\/p>\n

What is threatening the biosphere?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As per media reports, in the period from 1996 to 2019, the IUCN red list has been replenished by 15,774 plant species, with 36% of the total being \u2018endangered species\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cGlobal warming and urbanization has threatened the biosphere. Preserving local plants, especially the medical ones, will help India\u2019s position in the global pharmaceutical market.\u201d states Dr. Bhakti Bhushan Barik, Head of the Department, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology.<\/p>\n

He further added that as the medicinal qualities of many plants are unknown yet, a prompt initiative must be taken to protect them.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cGlobal warming and urbanization has threatened the bio-sphere\u201d<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Recent developments<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u201cSome plants fail to reproduce naturally. They must be raised and reproduced through technical means\u201d states Dr. Sayantan Ghosh, Head of Department, Department of Biotechnology, Brainware University.<\/p>\n

\"\"Vulcan Palm. Scientists are attempting to protect \u00a0this breed<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

This increased consciousness has led to the creation of gene banks and herbariums. \u00a0\u201cICAR-CIARI establishes Pandanus Gene Bank on the eve of World Coconut Day 2022\u201d, an Andamansheekha.com report on September 5, 2022 pointed out. In addition to that the Maharashtra cabinet has approved the creation of the nation\u2019s first gene bank.<\/p>\n

Dr. Dipankar Bhattacharyay, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Brainware University, explained \u2018tissue culture\u2019 as an important method for preservation efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cMicro-propagation is a tried and tested method. Foreign countries are exploring the viability of genetic modification for preservation methods but for now tissue culture is our best bet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tissue culture is the most important micro-propagation system right now.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Initiatives undertaken by Brainware University<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The departments of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology at Brainware are collaborating to preserve endangered plants. Dr. Barik informed, \u201cWe are trying our best and looking for ways to preserve these herbs, many of which have medicinal values. We have built a facility where we store these endangered plants for further research. We have also made a herb garden\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"\"Preservation of endangered species at Brainware University<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

While speaking about the initiatives undertaken by Brainware University, Dr. Dipankar said, \u201cWe have systems that filter light spectrum and control temperature in order to encourage certain characteristics in plants\u201d.<\/p>\n

He also added, \u201cWe have also introduced a value added course concerned with the education and application of tissue culture on Gerbera <\/i><\/em>plant. We are trying to slowly move towards allowing students to handle endangered plants\u201d.<\/p>\n

The aim of the university is to create a generation of protectors for this world who will follow due diligence in their quest for creating a better future. These initiatives assure the understand of the social obligations and duties by the students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reported by: Taatparjyo Moitra, M.A English, 3 rd Semester The effects of urban development on biodiversity has become an important research area. In this regard, Brainware University is bringing its own expertise in this area for a brighter future. What is threatening the biosphere? As per media reports, in the period from 1996 to 2019,…<\/span><\/p>\n

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