Interdepartmental Seminar B.Sc (Ag)

Interdepartmental Seminar Report for 23rd August, 2024

At the beginning of the session, Ms. Sumana Balo, Asst. Prof., Department of Soil Science and
Agril. Chemistry welcomed the Dean, School of Agriculture, the faculty members, students
and invited our esteemed speaker Ms. Sarmistha Sahoo Asst. Prof., Department of Plant
Pathology on the dais for giving her talk on the topic, “Green nanoparticles: a novel
approach for plant disease management ”. The presentation with clear understanding
and educating the audience was highly appreciated by all the staffs present over there. Students
also took part actively in the discussion forum.
The speaker emphasized the innovative technology which is reshaping plant disease
management, paving the way for a healthier and more sustainable future in agriculture. The
speaker gave a brief description on different types of nano particles, among them metallic nano
particles having antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Small size and cost effective properties are the unique characters of the nano particles which make them efficient
among the traditional methods of plant disease management. Synthesis of green nanoparticles,
which utilizes environmentally friendly methods involving microbial extracts and plant
extracts, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical processes. This approach
minimizes ecological impact and also enhances the biocompatibility and effectiveness of
nanoparticles. She also focused some case studies to support her presentation and emphasized
its future prospects in agriculture domain.
She enlightened the audience about drawback of nano particles which accumulated in soil,
water and plants causing skin problems. She also mentioned the results in plant uptake
mechanisms and proposed direction of application for better management of plant disease. At
the end, vote of thanks was given by Ms. Sumana Balo and concluded the session about Green
synthesized nanoparticles offer a promising and sustainable approach for plant disease
management. It will provide an effective and sustainable solution to plant disease challenges
as compared to physical and chemical methods of nanoparticle synthesis.

Interdepartmental Seminar delivered by Ms. Sarmistha Sahoo, held on 23.08.2024