Diploma in Tissue Culture

Intake

10

Level of Study

Post Graduate Diploma

Mode of Program

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Duration

1 Year (2 Semesters)

Scheme of Program

The discipline “TISSUE CULTURE” a novel concept of culturing totipotent single cells and developing the plants that is challenging to the environmental habitat including to the dominating pathogens that cause diseases. Gottlieb Haberlandt, the father of plant tissue culture, established this unique process that involves the cultivation of embryo and culturing of vegetative cells in vitro and acclimatizing in vivo. Tissue culture has at most priority in the fields of Plant Breeding, Plant Propagation and Plant Biotechnology. It has become one of the most reliable and dependent technology among the plant science study. Inclusive of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering this branch of science can revolutionize the existing system. This branch has been exploited and explored in different contexts viz., Industrial, Commercial production of saplings and Research and development etc.,

On the other hand, cell culture technique enables to understand the structure and functions of cells which is programmed by Genetic Engineering tools and techniques for the production of vaccines, interferon, clinical substances viz., growth hormones, monoclonal antibody production, stem cells etc., In the current scenario tissue cultured plantlets are on demand in the country. It is estimated that around 200 crores of turnover in the domestic market is proving its potency with 20% annual growth. There are more than 70 commercial tissue culture units established in the country. This field of science is also supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in various research institutions and Universities for improving the protocols that can be extrapolated to the different fields viz., State Agriculture Department, Agri ExportZones (AEZs), Spice Board, Sugar industry, Paper industry, Medicinal plant industry and StateForest Departments etc.,

The course curriculum is as below :

SEMESTER I

  • Paper1: Fundamentals of Plant Tissue Culture
  • Paper2: Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture
  • Practical : I

SEMESTER II

  • Paper3: Industrial Application of Tissue Culture and Conservation of GermPlasm
  • Paper4: Applications of Animal Cell Culture
  • Practical : II
  • Project : Project work/dissertation

B. Sc with at least one subject of biological Sciences or B. Sc Biotechnology or MBBS or BDS from a recognized Deemed to be University.

Career Prospects

  • This field is another candidate in the pool of scientific horizon that creates ample avenues for undergraduate and postgraduate students in both the field of research and placements in research and developments and also in biotechnology based companies.
  • The students will be technically and critically trained with good practical exposure to perform both the plant and animal culture, which is the most required in this field of science, skilled candidates are absorbed in well established and commercial tissue culture units.
  • This area can be taken up as micropropagation business with small investment by entrepreneurs.
  • Many Central and State Government departments to name a few: TheDepartment of Agriculture and Cooperation, National Horticulture Board (NHB) under the Ministry ofAgriculture, Agricultural and Processed food products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry etc., are promoting by providing various schemes and subsidies along with incentives to strengthen this stupendous discipline.

Placements

  • Faculty in University of Namibia
  • Assistant Technical Manager- Department of Agriculture, Tiptur, Tumkur Dist.

Indian Students : INR 46,200.00 per year

NRI Students : USD 1320 per year

Forms

    Qualification / University / College
    Period
    Reg #
    Reg Date
    India Alliance Early Career Fellow
    Other University
    Other College
    01/01/2022 - 01/01/2027
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
    University of Mysore
    SBRR Mahajana First Grade College
    2006 - 2009
    M.Sc
    University of Mysore
    University of Mysore
    2009 - 2011
    Ph.D
    University of Mysore
    CSIR-CFTRI
    2012 - 2018
    Employer Name
    Designation
    Department / Subject Taught
    Period
    JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
    Assistant Professor
    Microbiology & Tissue Culture
    Aug 18, 2018
    Till Date
    5 Years 9 Months

    To impart quality education to students inspiring creative and innovative talent by adopting effective teaching and learning methodologies. To conduct research in applied field of microbial and health sciences beneficial for the society and work for the core values, mission, and vision of the institute

    Profile

    Dr. Archer, Ann Catherine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences. She has completed her M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Mysore, Mysuru (2011) and was subsequently awarded a Ph.D. degree from the University of Mysore, Mysuru (2018). Her doctoral research entitled 'Immunomodulatory effects of probiotic Lactobacillus spp. from dairy and human origin' was carried out at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru with a UGC fellowship (Maulana Azad National Fellowship). She has published ten papers in peer-reviewed journals, two book chapters, and presented papers in several National and International conferences.

    Her area of interest is probiotics, prebiotics, the human microbiome, antibiotic resistance, and antimicrobial compounds from lactic acid bacteria (LAB). She is skilled in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, animal cell culture, and animal handling. Her research aims to isolate and identify novel probiotic species of human origin and fermented foods and study their potential in alleviating diseases through molecular approaches. She's also involved in developing suitable prebiotic and synbiotic formulations as well as characterizing bacteriocins from LAB. Another area of focus is the composition and role of the human microbiome (gut, oral, vaginal, and placental) in healthy and diseased conditions. Additionally, investigating the presence of antibiotic resistance and finding suitable approaches to tackle them using antimicrobial compounds and nanoparticles is one of her research goals. Apart from research, she is also a passionate teacher keen on educating and inspiring young minds towards microbiological basics, advances, and innovation through an interdisciplinary approach. She believes in using conventional and innovative teaching and learning methods to effectively impart the subject and motivate students to pursue higher education, research, or career opportunities. Currently, she is also a member of the Chemical Committee responsible for indent and maintenance of chemical stocks and Cultural Convenor for Dept. of Water & Health-Faculty of Life Sciences. Currently, she is the recipient of the prestigious DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Early Career Fellowship.

    Publications

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    Book Chapters

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    Thrust Area

    Probiotics, Prebiotics, Human microbiome, Antibiotic resistance, Antimicrobial compounds from Lactic acid bacteria (LAB)