SOCIETY FOR PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
The Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (SPBB) was established in May, 1991 with its Headquarters at Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, and registered under the Societies Registration Act of XXI of 1860 on 15th November, 1991.The Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-IARI and ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi have been instrumental in running all the activities of the Society.
Present President
2024 Onwards
Dr. T. R. SHARMA
Deputy Director General (Crop Science)
ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
Immediate Past President
2006-2024
Dr. S. L. MEHTA
Former Deputy Director General (Education)
ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
(1991-1994)
(1995-2000)
(2001-2005)
To advance Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology research in India.
To provide forum to Plant Biochemists, Molecular Biologists, Molecular Geneticists and Biotechnologists for the exchange of scientific knowledge.
To foster high standards in teaching and research in the areas of Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology.
To collect, collate and disseminate information on various aspects of Plant Biochemical, Molecular Biological, Molecular Genetical and Biotechnological Research.
To work in association and cooperation with other national societies/association having similar objectives.
To publish a Journal covering Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Research.
To do and perform all other acts, matters and things may assist in, conduce to, or be necessary for the fulfillment of the objectives and aims of the Society.