Hyderabad: A group of postgraduate students from Loyola Academy, Alwal, visited Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTSAU) on Thursday. The visit was part of their academic exploration to learn about advanced biotechnology practices.
The group consisted of approximately 35 MSc biotechnology students, accompanied by their faculty members: Associate Professor Dr. Ch. Shirisha and Assistant Professors Dr. D. Gurudevi and Dr. K. Padmalatha. During their visit, they explored various facilities at PJTSAU, including the Institute of Biotechnology, Central Instrumentation Cell, Horticulture Garden, and the Agri Info Hub located within the university’s administration building.
Before visiting PJTSAU, the students had also toured the Indian Institute of Rice Research in Rajendranagar and the Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research. These field trips were designed to give students practical exposure to advanced molecular techniques in biotechnology.
At PJTSAU, scientists took time to answer the students’ questions and provided detailed insights into the use of laboratory equipment. Dr. Anuradha and Dr. Laxmi Prasanna from the Institute of Biotechnology explained the latest lab equipment and experimental techniques used in modern biotechnology research.
Dr. V. Sudhakar, the Public Relations Officer of PJTSAU, coordinated the visit, ensuring the students had a productive learning experience.
