An international conference on 'Biotechnology: Prospects and Challenges in Agriculture, Industry, Health and Environment' will be organised from April 22 to 26, at National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE).
Biotechnology has opened many avenues to exploit living organisms and their products for the betterment of biosphere and prosperity of mankind. Importance and the role of biotechnology have been recognised in several processes and products of food, feed, pharmaceutical and textile industry as well as in environmental protection, an official said.
Technologies have been devised at global level that have a pronounced effect on agriculture, health, livestock, industry and environment. Current progress and advancements in the subject areas are the main focus of the proposed conference. NIBGE is an internationally recognised federal research body of Pakistan affiliated with ICGEB, Italy.