Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat
Last Date: 25/10/2022
Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat has invited application for the recruitment of 3 Intern Vacancy for 60 days long fully funded training and skill
internship on “Developing bioformulations from the fungal inocula for induction of
agarwood in Aquilaria malaccensis” sponsored by DST-SERB under Training and Skill
Internship (‘VRITIKA’) component of ‘ABHYAAS’ programme of Accelerate Vigyan
Scheme. Interested and eligible candidates may apply here.
RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2022
Name of post:
Intern
No of posts: 03
Title of Internship: Training on developing bioformulations from the
fungal inocula for induction of agarwood in Aquilaria malaccensis
About the internship: Agarwood is valued in high class perfumery as
a fixative and is much priced by European perfumer for mixing their best grade
scents. At present, the price of 1kg agarwood is Rs. 2.50 Lakh in the
International Market whereas, one litre of essential oil extracted form
agarwood fetches a few US $ to 50,000 US $ depending on the quality. This
agarwood is formed within heartwood as a result of host-fungus interaction when
the tree become infected with fungus. This infection occurs naturally in Upper
Assam and in other places it is being done artificially. RFRI, Jorhat has
developed the technology for artificial induction of agarwood in A. malaccensis
and successfully induced agarwood through artificial inoculation of fungi in
healthy agar trees. This training is being organized to extend these
technologies to the young researchers. The training will provide hands on
training with respect to preparation of bioformulations from pre-existing
fungal inocula for induction of agarwood in Aquilaria malaccensis. The training
will be useful for those working or wants to work in the field of artificial
induction of agarwood in Aquilaria malaccensis.
Internship Organizer: Dr. R. K. Borah, Scientist G and Group
Coordinator (Research), RFRI, Jorhat, Assam
Internship duration: 1st November 2022 to 30th December 2022 (60
days)
Educational
Qualification: Candidate
pursuing master’s degree or in the initial phase of Ph.D. in Forest Pathology/
Plant Pathology/Mycology or Botany (with specialization in plant
pathology/mycology)
Age Limit: 28 years as on 25th October 2022
How to apply for RFRI Jorhat Recruitment ?
Interested and
eligible candidates must apply on the prescribed application format. The
scanned copy of duly completed application form with candidate’s resume must be
emailed to the email id borahrk@icfre.org or rkborah@gmail.com up
to 25th October 2022.
Selection will be based on academic achievement in university examinations
(CGPA/percentage of marks) and participation in academic/co-curricular
competitions and other awards/distinction.
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