Department of Plant Biotechnology
“Engineering Plants, Empowering Futures – Skilling Learners for Green Innovation.”
Introduction
The Department of Plant Biotechnology at Aspire Tech Park is a future-focused learning platform that enables learners from botany, life sciences, and biotechnology backgrounds to move beyond traditional theory and gain advanced laboratory, molecular, and product-development skills needed in the agri-biotech industry and research sector.
Designed with inputs from domain experts and institutional partners, this department offers a complete skill map from tissue culture and bioproducts to CRISPR-based plant genome editing and marker-assisted trait improvement. Learners are trained for real-world projects, not just academic exams.
Currently Active
Skill workshops in plant tissue culture, biofertilizers, and molecular diagnostics are running this semester.
Courses Under Validation
CRISPR in Plant Systems, Marker-Assisted Breeding, and Genomics Data Analysis are under review by senior advisors.
Foundational Webinars
- CRISPR and the Future of Plant Biotechnology
- Plant Tissue Culture to Product: A Complete Career Pathway
- Molecular Diagnostics in Crop Disease Detection
- Plant-Based Biostimulants and Biofertilizers: Formulation to Application
- How to Build an R&D Career in Sustainable Plant Biotechnology
Online Hands-on Training Workshops
- Simulation of CRISPR-Cas9 in Plants: Guide RNA Design and Targeting
- Virtual Cloning of Plant Genes using SnapGene/Benchling
- Primer Designing for Plant PCR and Marker-Assisted Screening
- Genomic Data Retrieval and Trait Mapping Tools (NCBI, TAIR, Gramene)
- Product Design Simulations: Plant-Based Fertilizers, Sprays, Extracts
Offline Hands-on Training Workshops
- Tissue Culture Protocols: Callus Induction, Shoot Regeneration, Rooting
- DNA Isolation from Plants and PCR-Based Trait Screening
- ELISA-Based Detection of Plant Pathogens
- Chlorophyll Estimation, Enzyme Assays, and Stress Marker Evaluation
- Biofertilizer & Biopesticide Formulation and Quality Testing
- Herbal Extraction, TLC Profiling, and Product Development
- CRISPR Wet-Lab Protocol Simulation Workshop (Offline Interpretation-Based)
Certification Courses
Basic Level
- Applied Plant Tissue Culture and Aseptic Techniques
- Biofertilizer and Biopesticide Development for Sustainable Agriculture
- Molecular Plant Diagnostics Using PCR-Based Assays
Advanced Level
- CRISPR & Genome Editing in Plant Biotechnology (Tool-Based Simulation)
- Marker-Assisted Breeding and Trait Improvement Techniques
- Formulation R&D in Plant-Based Bioproducts (Agri-Nutraceuticals)
- Bioinformatics for Plant Genomics and Expression Studies
Internships (Online & Offline)
- Tissue Culture Internship: Lab-Based Execution and Scaling Protocols
- CRISPR-Based Gene Targeting Simulation Internship
- Research Internship: Molecular Screening of Traits or Herbal Products
- Product Development Internship: Biostimulants and Botanical Extracts
- Field Internship: Nursery-Level Testing and Bioproduct Trials (via Partner Hubs)
Outcomes
- Acquire real-time skills in plant molecular biology, culture, and diagnostics
- Learn CRISPR theory, simulation tools, and interpretation of gene editing projects
- Understand product-based R&D in plant biotechnology
- Get research mentoring, software certification, and offline hands-on exposure
- Build career readiness for jobs, research assistantships, or biotech startup roles
Target Job Placement Sectors
- Seed Technology and Tissue Culture Units
- Agri-Biotech and Molecular Breeding R&D Labs
- Herbal/Nutraceutical Product Development Companies
- Biostimulant & Biofertilizer Manufacturing Firms
- Genomic Data and Trait Mapping Teams in Research Institutes
- CRISPR/Genetic Engineering Labs (as Research Trainees, Project Fellows)