Skill Development Programme On Freshwater Pearl Culture
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Date: 27th September 2016 to 1st October 2016
Venue: Panch Marg, Off. Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (west), Mumbai 400 061.
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Introduction
The pearl is the oldest known gem, and for centuries it was considered the most valuable. To the ancient civilizations pearls were a symbol of the moon and had magical powers which could bring prosperity and long life. Pearl formation is an abnormal response. The pearl is formed by the same process as the shell of the pearl oyster due to secretion of the mantle tissue. The outer epithelial layer of mantle is responsible for the secretion of the nacreous layers of which the pearl is composed of the outer epithelium has the capacity to rearrange and regenerate itself and remain viable when disturbed within or removed from its original position and transplanted in other tissues of the animal. On the other hand, the inner epithelium and the connective tissue would disintegrate when transplanted.Training programme will cover the aspects like fresh water pearl culture, biology of the mussel and surgical implantation of the mussel. Simultaneously the rearing of implanted mussel into the pond will also be covered.
The course will be held from 27th September 2016 to 1st October 2016. A total of 20 participants will be selected after screening. The course fees is Rs. 1000/person. The payment can be made at the venue on first day of program, either in cash or DD made in favour of ICAR Unit – CIFE. The Course Director will be Dr. N.K. Chadha - HOD, Division of Aquaculture. For further enquiry, please contact Course Coordinator Dr. Kiran Dube Rawat, Principal Scientist.
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