Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat
Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI), Jorhat has released an employment notification 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.
Last Date: 25/10/2022.
RFRI Jorhat Recruitment 2022 Deatils
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 perfumers for mixing their best-grade scents. At present, the price of 1kg agarwood is Rs. 2.50 Lakh in the International Market whereas, one liter of essential oil extracted from 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 becomes 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 the 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 who 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 a 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 the 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/distinctions.
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