Department of Agricultural Biotechnology
“Engineering Agriculture with Innovation – Skilling Tomorrow’s Agri-Biotech Experts.”
Introduction
The Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at Aspire Tech Park equips learners with modern biotechnological tools to solve agricultural challenges. With a focus on soil health, crop productivity, microbial applications, bioinputs, and gene-assisted crop improvement, our programs move far beyond conventional classroom content. Learners are trained in lab-to-field workflows, molecular diagnostics for crops, formulation of biofertilizers and biopesticides, and the use of data tools for precision farming, preparing them for careers in agri-biotech industries, research institutions, and sustainable agriculture ventures.
Currently Active
Biofertilizer formulation, crop diagnostics, and agri-microbe training modules are running.
Courses Under Validation
CRISPR in crop breeding, microbial consortia for climate-resilient farming, and biostimulant R&D are under expert panel review.
Foundational Webinars
- Scope of Agri-Biotechnology in Sustainable Farming
- Crop Improvement through Genetic and Microbial Technologies
- Biofertilizers, Biopesticides & Biostimulants: What's the Difference?
- Precision Agriculture: Tools, Trends, and Skillsets Needed
- Postgraduate Careers in Agri-Biotech: From Labs to Startups
Online Hands-on Training Workshops
- Workflow Design for Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Formulation
- Plant-Microbe Interaction Models: Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Trichoderma
- Molecular Marker-Assisted Breeding Simulations
- Basic Soil Health Assessment and Nutrient Mapping Tools
- Crop Disease Diagnostics: PCR Primer Design and Virtual Validation
Offline Hands-on Training Workshops
- Formulation and QC of Biofertilizers and Biostimulants
- Disease Indexing and Molecular Screening in Crops
- Crop Trait Evaluation Under Stress Conditions (Lab Protocols)
- Extraction of Secondary Metabolites for Plant Health
- Field-Level Demo: Application of Bioinputs and Monitoring (via Partner Hubs)
- Agri-Microbial Cultivation and Inoculum Preparation (Fungal/Bacterial)
Certification Courses
Basic Level
- Soil–Plant–Microbe Techniques in Agricultural Biotechnology
- Agri-Bioinputs: Formulation, Testing, and Application
- Disease Diagnosis and Basic Molecular Tools for Crops
Advanced Level
- Marker-Assisted Selection and Molecular Breeding Tools
- CRISPR & Gene Editing Concepts in Crop Improvement (Simulation Based)
- Microbial Consortia Design for Sustainable Agriculture
- Nutrient Mapping, Data Interpretation, and Smart Farming Tools
- Formulation R&D in Bio-Agri Products for Industry Readiness
Internships (Online & Offline)
- Bioinput Internship: From Lab Formulation to Field Trial Design
- Research Internship: Molecular Markers for Crop Trait Validation
- Offline Internship: Soil, Crop, and Microbe Workflow Execution in Partner Labs
- Mini-Project Internship: Integrated Disease Management Using Biotech Tools
- Sustainable Farming Internship: Designing a Bio-Based Farming Model
Outcomes
- Develop hands-on skills in agricultural biotechnology tools and products
- Understand formulation, application, and validation of agri-bio inputs
- Learn molecular techniques for crop screening, trait mapping, and stress tolerance
- Bridge the gap between traditional agriculture and biotechnology-led interventions
- Build a strong portfolio aligned with jobs in agri-biotech startups, R&D labs, and policy-driven research units
Target Job Placement Sectors
- Agri-Biotech Product Development Companies (Biofertilizers, Biopesticides)
- Molecular Breeding and Crop Research Institutes
- Sustainable Farming Startups and NGOs
- Government-Backed Agricultural Innovation Missions (e.g., BIRAC, NABARD)
- Precision Agriculture and Data-Driven Farm Management Platforms
- Seed Technology Companies and Field Research Units