Laboratory for Conservation & Genetic Improvement of Forest Trees (C & GIFT), under supervision of @DrVivekVaishnav at @MU_Forestry @Manipuruniverse
Imphal, India
Joined May 2021
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Delighted to share that our latest research is now published! Very grateful to the @IndiaDST SERB (SRG/2021/000930) and @DST-WISE (DST/WISE-PhD/LS/2024/99(G)) for the financial support. This work would not have been possible without their generous support. – at Imphal, India
Proud to share our new research on #climate change threats to Phoebe bootanica in #Northeast India, highlighting urgent #conservation priorities.
#Manipur
@ManipurUniverse
@YengkhomDevajit
@taekii_twt
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Celebrating @YengkhomDevajit Best Presentation Award at an International Conference—success shared over lunch with our @Lab_CGIFT family! 🎉🏆🍽️
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The laboratory is working for Ex situ #conservation of #Phoebe hainesiana, which is an important #timber species of #Indo_Burma hotspot region, and has not been evaluated for its #conservation status
@IUCN_forests
ALT A candidate plus tree of Bonsum tree
ALT Trial for clonal propagation of Bonsum tree #Phoebe hainesiana
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The Department also showcased the Efforts on Genetic Improvement of the State Tree of Manipur; Phoebe hainesiana, Conservation Action Plan for the State Flower of Manipur Shirui Lily, and Forest Fire Action Plan for Manipur, in presence of Forest Officers.
During the observance of #InternationalDayofForests2026 we released Annual Proceedings of Forestry Research 2025 and 2026, Compendium of Forestry Research (2017-18), Report on Campus Bird Count (4 years), a book on Ethnoforestry, and Annual Profile of the Department (2025).
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During the observance of #InternationalDayofForests2026 we released Annual Proceedings of Forestry Research 2025 and 2026, Compendium of Forestry Research (2017-18), Report on Campus Bird Count (4 years), a book on Ethnoforestry, and Annual Profile of the Department (2025).
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Call for a JRF Position at Lab. for Conservation and Genetic Improvement of Forest Trees- in a DST-SERB funded Research Project.
Essentail Qual.- M.Sc. Forestry with NET
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Call for different project positions at Lab. CGIFT, Dept.of Forestry, Manipur University
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Proud moment, contributing on conservation of #endemic #forest #genetic #resource of #Manipur.
Efforts are continued for enrichment of the germplasm bank...
@YengkhomDevajit wrote an article briefing the efforts of the #lab for #conservation of the State #tree of #Manipur
thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2…
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We are grateful to @ANRFIndia for approving the proposal of Dr. Premkumar ( hosturl.site/stpjWk ) for NPDF under supervision of @DrVivekVaishnav to work in the @Lab_CGIFT .
#Forest
#Conservation #Genetics
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Manipur University, Imphal (Manipur) signed an MoU with RFRI, Jorhat (Assam) on 15-01-2025 at Imphal in presence of Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh, Registrar, MU and Dr. Nitin Kulkarni, Director, RFRI, Jorhat who joined virtually from Jorhat.
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My lab is keen on recruiting grad students for 2025 (fully funded positions! Living wage!) on topics related to plant phylogenomics, macroevolution, and adaptation to dry environments:
See: edelinegagnon.wixsite.com/ga… Job Details: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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On 7th February 2025, the students of the Department cleaned a wasteful place into a Herbal Garden.
#SocialService
#CleanIndiaMission
#swachhbharat
@ManipurUniverse
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For those interested in biodiversity, plants and @UNBiodiversity, the @mobotgarden will be hosting a conference on the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation in March: missouribotanicalgarden.org/…
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Enjoyed catching up on the Nordic conference on genetic resources. Topics include COP16, pre breeding, genetics for pest & disease resistance, ash dieback, DSI and climate change. Recordings are free to all. vimeo.com/1039623009 and vimeo.com/1039625510 thanks @NordGen
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Exciting talks happening NOW at #cop16 including representatives of the @CoalitionConGen science policy forum! @conservationx @IUCN @EarthBioGnome
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!Job Alert! Two 4-year postdocs positions "Land Use" and "Water" topics. Excellent opportunity to build own research group with money to have PhD students at Justus-Liebig Universitat, Giessen, Germany. DL: 5th November, 2024 @GlobalLandP uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns/…
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Call for abstracts for @GEOBON_org Genetic Composition virtual symposium (two sessions fitting different time zones) for Nov 12 &13. Submit abstract here by Oct! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Please RT @CoalitionConGen @gbike_cost @congenetics @GeneticsGSA @sse_evolution
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I am glad and honoured to be selected as a women scientist for PhD under the @IndiaDST #WISE scheme. I appreciate the guidance and support my mentor, @DrVivekVaishnav, and the @Lab_CGIFT provided.
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Neekee Thangjam, the PhD Scholar from @Lab_CGIFT working on #Genecology of #forest #tree, is a well-deserved awardee to be #Women #Scientist—Best Wishes to her.
Thanks to @IndiaDST
#womeninSTEM
I am glad and honoured to be selected as a women scientist for PhD under the @IndiaDST #WISE scheme. I appreciate the guidance and support my mentor, @DrVivekVaishnav, and the @Lab_CGIFT provided.
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I am accepting applications for fully-funded PhD & MSc students (Sept 2025 start)
International applicants welcome to apply!
Application open now, closes 01 Dec 2024.
Apply bit.ly/3PBHwWy
My team bit.ly/ACRG_UofA
Eligibility bit.ly/3XBsq7J
