Plant Molecular Biology Action Learning Laboratory

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Plant Molecular Biology Action Learning Laboratory

The University established an action learning laboratory on Plant Molecular Biology with all equipment and facilities.

Aim of the action learning laboratory

To enable students to get both basic and in-depth understanding of plant molecular biology, plant biotechnology, and plant genomics.

Objectives

  1. Students will be able to do hands on, on the following:
  2. Nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) isolation and purification
  3. Nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) quantification via spectrophotometry and gel electrophoresis
  4. PCR amplification and genotyping.
  5. Reverse Transcription and cDNA synthesis
  6. Gene expression studies via semi- quantitative and quantitative RT-PCR

Outcomes

  1. Conversant in using the wet-lab molecular biology tools
  2. Ability to perform lab experiments in the area of plant molecular biology
  3. Ability to perform advanced techniques, like cDNA synthesis and gene expression analysis.

Caters to

B.Sc (Ag), B.Sc (Biochemistry), M.Sc (Ag), M.Sc (Botany) Skills for success and domain courses and other skills participants. The lab serves as state-of-the-art facility for research scholars: PhD and Research fellows.

Getting exposed to a well-equipped lab during academics is always highly beneficial for students. In the biotechnology lab, both UG and PG students get to know the principles and operational procedures of the instruments. In addition, they get hands-on experience of different techniques and instruments in the lab as a part of their curriculum. Further, students are offered and encouraged to maximize their practice and training experiences in the biotechnology lab by taking up related domains and being interns in the lab. These experiences and learned skills help them to go for higher studies and also to get good jobs in the industry.

Market Linkages

The cardinal goal of the laboratory is endowing the students with required skill sets and making them market ready. The skills learned by the students and other trainees in the lab give them a higher notch to compete and perform in the industry. As they imbibe the theory and practical principles of the high-end instruments and molecular techniques, the students and trainees become more specialized i n specific technologies, thus, aligning themselves with the industry 4.0 manpower requirements.

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Genetic Engineering and Genomics lab

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Genetic Engineering and Genomics lab

The Genetic Engineering and Genomics lab was established in the year 2021. The laboratory is equipped with State-of-the-art laboratory instruments required for plant biotechnology, genetic engineering and genomics research. The following section details more on the same.

Aim of the Genetics and Genomics Lab

  1. To give hands-on-training to students on molecular biology, plant tissue culture and genetic engineering techniques.
  2. To understand the basics of genotyping and sequencing strategies and perform sequencing experiments and data analysis.

 

Expected Outcomes

  1. The students will be able to understand the concept and techniques of genetic engineering and plant tissue and their application in crop plants.
  2. Student will be able to identify various omics approach, design and develop experiments to understand and manipulate plant function.
  3. Analyse information from plant genomics research and recognize its potential application in crop improvement.
  4. They can get job opportunities in agribusi- ness, private companies, industries, univer- sities and research laboratories.

 

Caters to

B.Sc, Diploma, B.Tech, M.Sc. students. The lab serves as state-of-the-art facility for research scholars: PhD and Research fellows.

The students will be able to carry out experiments in the field of genetics and genomics. They will be industry ready for the industries like the seed, pharmaceutical and others.

Market Linkages

The cardinal goal of the laboratory is to endow the students with the required skill sets pertaining to Molecular biology and Plant Biotechnology. At the outset, the students will be able to choose path of entrepreneurship, research or excel in their job profile.

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Fisheries Navigation and Engineering

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Fisheries Navigation and Engineering

The main objectives of this lab are to undertake teaching, research and extension in the field of Fish navigation.

Objectives

  1. To give engineering inputs to the Fisheries sector
  2. To create the human resource in the field of Fisheries Engineering
  3. To undertake research programs in the field of Fisheries Engineering
  4. To impart knowledge to undergraduates on the basic concepts of Aquaculture Engineer- ing and Fundamental engineering.
  5. To demonstrate various equipment or technologies developed in the department to various stakeholders.

 

Outcomes

  1. Necessity of Refrigeration and Airconditioning in the present scenario
  2. Basic principles of surveying and importance of site selection for aquafarm
  3. Boat deck layout and layout of marine engine and propulsion system
  4. Basic concepts and different types of navigation and seamanship
  5. Different types of fishing craft and gears

 

Caters to

Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc.), MSc Zoology

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Fish Processing Technology Laboratory

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Fish Processing Technology Laboratory

The university has set up an action learning laboratory on Fish Processing Technology. The laboratory is outfitted with a range of equipment and technologies in order to handle, preserve, process, and produce value-added fish products and by-products in a hygienic manner.

Aim of Fish Processing Technology Laboratory

To enable students hands-on experience using hygienic fish processing and preservation techniques in order to produce high value-added fish products and byproducts.

 

Objectives

The following are the objectives,

  1. To study the characteristic of fish, its nutritional quality and relation to spoilage.
  2. To study about different fish preservation techniques to reduce post-harvest loss.
  3. To develop different value-added fish and shellfish product.
  4. To develop fish processing waste into valuable fish by-products.
  5. To explore different area for better utilization of by-catch and low value fish.

 

Outcomes

The following are the outcomes,

  1. Understand the preservation techniques to reduce spoilage in fish and minimize post- harvest loss.
  2. Different processing methods for fish and shellfish.
  3. Different by-product from fish processing waste.
  4. Development of low-value fish and by-catch into high value product.

Market Linkages

The knowledge base enables the students to up- skill in the area of Fishing technology and it opens avenue for entrepreneurship.

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Aquatic Animal Health Management Laboratory

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Aquatic Animal Health Management Laboratory

Aquatic Animal Health Management (AAHM) Action Learning Laboratory provides students with hands-on training in aquatic animal health and its management. The AAHM lab is equipped with all the basic necessities for conducting microbiological and immunological research.

Aims: To impart practical knowledge to the students through experiential learning in the diagnosis, prevention and mitigation of fish and shellfish diseases

Objectives

  1. To impart knowledge and hands-on training on the basic principles of microbiology
  2. To understand the gross and clinical signs of different fish and shellfish diseases
  3. To understand different fish disease diagnostic techniques
  4. To formulate prophylactic and therapeutic strategies for pathogenic diseases
  5. To carry out research on common microbial, nutritional and environmental diseases associated with fish and shellfish
  6. To conduct trainings and awareness pro- gram for the fish farmers
  7. To disseminate information regarding the emerging diseases in aquaculture

Outcomes

Students will get:

  1. Familiar with the basic microbiological tools and techniques employed for fish disease diagnosis
  2. Trained by ‘learning by doing approach” to gain insights in fish pathology and disease diagnosis
  3. Learn to spread awareness regarding disease risks, health management in aquaculture through field surveys and farmer-student interactions
  4. Understanding of different microbiological diseases of fish and shellfish

Caters to

B.F.Sc, M.Sc (Zoology)

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Aquaculture

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Aquaculture

Aquaculture (less commonly spelled aquiculture also known as aquafarming, is the controlled cultivation or farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae. It also includes other organisms of value such as aquatic plants. The University has established an action learning on Aquaculture to which is equipped with all necessary instruments and chemicals. The following section details more on the same.

Aim of Aquaculture Laboratory

To enable the students to get theoretical and practical understanding of various equipment, aquaculture system and its advanced techniques.

Objectives

  1. To standardize the culture as well as feeding strategies to maximize the growth potential of fish.
  2. Protocol for short cycled and compatible species to reared for more production with specific crop period.
  3. To aware the basic and depth understanding of semi and super intensive aquaculture system

Outcomes

At the completion of the practical courses during different semester, the successful students will have:

  1. Increased practical knowledge to work on different aquaculture field.
  2. Knowledge how to handle the culture and production technically.
  3. Developed professional skill to guide the entrepreneurs and stake holders
  4. Scientific knowledge to be a concerned human recourses and entrepreneur.

Caters to

It Caters to the needs of the courses of Bachelor of Fisheries Science and MSc Zoology

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Farm Machinery Laboratory

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Farm Machinery Laboratory

The farm machinery laboratory is facilitated with basic and advance farm equipment. This lab has agricultural machines like tractors, power tillers and allied tools like ploughs, sowing/planting/ transplanting machines, power weeder, sprayer, reapers and thrashers. The smart farm machinery chamber is sponsored by Dassault software like SOLIDWORKS and CATIA.

Objectives of the Laboratory

To enable students:

  1. Learn basic and advanced techniques used in agricultural machinery
  2. Learn the operation and maintenance of basic and advanced agricultural machinery
  3. Compete in the field of farm machinery and power engineering.
  4. Develop sensor-based smart agricultural machines or equipment for the farmer community.

Outcomes

The students

  1. Being able to design and operate the agricultural machine.
  2. Being skilled in developing the 3D model and simulating the agricultural machine.
  3. Being able to fabricate the agricultural machine.
  4. Wide scope of Research and Development and awareness on the same.

Caters to

BTech, MTech, Skills for Success (SFS) and Domain Courses. The lab serves as state-of-the- art facility for research scholars: PhD and Research fellows.

The students will be able to carry on hands on experiential learning on machine tools like tractors, hoes along with fault diagnostics and condition monitoring.

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Soil Testing Laboratory

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Soil Testing Laboratory

The University established a soil testing laboratory inside Parlakhemundi campus. Soil testing is a rapid chemical analysis to access available nutrient status of the soil and includes interpretation, evaluation and fertilizer recommendation based on the result of chemical analysis and other considerations.

Aim of the action learning laboratory

To enhance the practical knowledge of students to get both physical and chemical analysis of different types of soil to access available nutrient status.

Objectives

Students will be able to do hands on, on the following:

  1. Grouping of soil into classes relative to the nutrient level.
  2. Predicating the probability of getting a profitable response to the fertilizers.
  3. To provide the basis for fertilizer recommendation
  4. To test the use of plant nutrients based on soil test crop response.

Outcomes

  1. Conversant in using instruments and increase skill
  2. Ability to test different types of soils
  3. Able to use of various precision measuring instruments
  4. Able to know different parameter of soil
  5. Ability to calculate fertilizer recommendation as per soil test report

Caters to

B.Sc Agriculture, M.Sc Agriculture, Skills for success and domain courses participants. The lab serves as state-of-the-art facility for research scholars: PhD and Research fellows.

The students will be able to understand soil testing will ensure benefits at many levels, for farmers it will be an inexpensive option. On the other hand, the students will learn about soil testing as a management tool to determine PH and nutrient concentration, they will also understand the importance of protecting the soil from contamination.

Market Linkages

The cardinal goal of the laboratory is endowing the students with required skill sets to learn soil testing skill and use it for market requirement. At the outset, the students will be able to choose path of entrepreneurship or excel in their job profile.

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Protected Cultivation (Green House)

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Protected Cultivation (Green House)

Under the unit consists of four polyhouses measuring around 100 sqm each; two out of them have established gerbera plants and the other was prepared for the cultivation of parthenocarpic cucumber. However, this unit also consists of 10 small polyhouses measuring around 10 sqm each, aiming to represent different exotic crops cultivation through automation. Recently, one of the polyhouse was automated and work is progressing as destined. On the other hand, this unit additionally consists of open field and a portion which is presently half of the field was occupied with tube rose and sweet corn where as other half of the field was laid with mulching beds for the cultivation of vegetables.

Aim of the action learning laboratory

To enable students to get both basic and in-depth understanding different types of polyhouse, application of nutrients, water use efficiency and micro climate system.

Objectives

Students will be able to do hands on, on the following,

  1. To acquire practical knowledge on production of year-round and off-season production of cut flowers and high value vegetable crops.
  2. To learn the maintenance and functioning of poly house.
  3. To acquire practical knowledge in cultiva- tion of seasonal vegetables using mulching films.

Outcomes

  1. Students shall learn the production technol- ogy of gerbera-a high-tech cut flower under protected environment.
  2. Students shall acquire the skill to produce colored capsicum under protected environment. Students shall gain hands on experience in the cultivation of seasonal vegetables and cereals under poly mulching.

Caters to

B.Sc.(Ag.), M.Sc.(Ag.) and B.Tech.(Ag.) Skills for success and domain courses. The lab serves as state-of-the-art facility for research scholars: PhD and Research fellows.

The students will be able to carry out Agricultural Experiential Learning Programme (AELP) for promoting professional skills and knowledge through hands on experience, building confidence and ability to work in growing the crops in a controlled environment. This means that the temperature, humidity, light and such other factors can be regulated as per requirement of the crop. This assists in a healthier and a larger produce.

Market Linkages

The students will be able to choose path of entrepreneurship or excel in their job profile in some big companies.

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Food Processing Laboratory

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Food Processing Laboratory

Food Processing Laboratory is research cum experimental lab of the Department of Agricultural Engineering of the University. It has been setup with an objective of giving hands on training in food product development and demonstrate food processing principles and preservation methods to the students of Engineering and Science disciplines.

Aim of the action learning laboratory

To facilitate the students to understand the principles of food preservation and provide them with hands-on working in the food processing domain.

Objectives

The students will be gaining experience and knowledge in the following techniques:

  1. Determine engineering properties of food materials.
  2. Determine the nutrient composition of the food.
  3. Determine the vitamin C, antioxidant, and acid content of food products.
  4. Prepare value-added products from fruits and vegetables.
  5. Operate all kinds of dryers and perform drying kinetics studies.
  6. Identifying different types of packaging materials and their properties.

Outcomes

  1. Development of deep understanding of the concepts of food preservation and skill to apply them in industries/research.
  2. Able to independently handle the sophisticated equipment related to food processing.
  3. Learn to follow SOPs and safety guidelines while working in laboratory.
  4. Develop skill for preparation of value-added food products.
  5. Able to perform chemical analysis of food products.

Caters to

Tech Agriculture, B.Sc Agriculture, M.Sc Zoology.

Market Linkages

The lab is used by the food processing domain students outside the campus to get hands-on training in food processing. Students working in lab are also exposed to visits to Gram Tarang Foods to get industrial experience and carry out internships/projects. It can be used for drying and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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