A training programme on Pollen cryopreservation was offered to two faculties of ASPEE college of Horticulture and Forestry Dr.Tulsi Gurjar and Ms.Swati A Ganvit .The training module started with the lecture by Dr. P.E. Rajasekharan, Principal Scientist, Division of Flower and Medicinal Crops , on the science of cryopreservation and pollen viability assessment techniques The practical sessions included pollen extraction, in vitro viability assessment, staining, pollen storage and in vivo fertility assessment of Mango The practical sessions were handled by Ms.Laskhmi Mastiholi. For viability assessment hanging drop method was followed in mango
The valedictory function of the training programme was held on 10th December 2 pm , 2021 in the Director’s chamber . The trainees, Dr.Tulsi Gurjar and Ms.Swati A Ganvit Dr.P.E.Rajasekharan(training coordinator), were present . The Director, ICAR-IIHR, Dr. B.N.S .Murthy interacted with the trainees and distributed certificates to participants for successfully completing the training. In short, the training program was a great success as evident from the feedback given by the participants