Dates: November 2–7, 2025
Venue: Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, India
The International Fusarium Laboratory Workshop 2025 will be hosted at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, India, from November 2 to 7, 2025. This important scientific event is organized by:
- National Fungal Culture Collection of India (NFCCI), Agharkar Research Institute
- ICAR – National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM)
The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) is pleased to co-organize this event and support efforts to strengthen diagnostic and research capacities in fungal science across the region.
This intensive workshop will be led by internationally recognized experts in Fusarium research and diagnostics. Participants will receive hands-on training in morphological, genetic, and molecular biological techniques used to identify and characterize Fusarium strains relevant to agriculture, medicine, and allied sectors.
Key learning areas will include:
- Identification of Fusarium species based on morphological traits
- Vegetative Compatibility Group (VCG) and cross-fertility assays
- DNA extraction, PCR amplification, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis
The program will be entirely dedicated to laboratory-based training using standard Fusarium strains, providing participants with practical skills and foundational knowledge to support research and diagnostic work in their respective institutions.
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Contact:
Dr. Sanjay Singh
Scientist ‘G’
Biodiversity and Palaeobiology
Agharkar Research Institute
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road
Pune 411004, India
✉️ sksingh@aripune.org
