Welcoming the dignitaries and participants, Dr. E. Kokila Devi, Professor and Head, Department of Plant Biotechnology, highlighted the importance of HPTLC in analyzing valuable compounds present in crop species.
Dr. N. Senthil, Director of CPMB&B, emphasized the advancements in thin-layer chromatography and its growing applications in plant research. He noted that training postgraduate and doctoral students in advanced analytical techniques would help achieve better research outcomes. He also pointed out that HPTLC can be used to identify novel compounds in spices and plantation crops, as well as compounds responsible for resistance to diseases and pests. Compared to LCMS/MS, HPTLC is a cost-effective technique capable of handling multiple samples simultaneously.
Ashish Bansod, Director of Aspire Scientific, Nagpur, explained the technological improvements in HPTLC and its applications in forensic analysis and research involving limited experimental materials.
Presiding over the event, Dr. K. Venkatesan, Dean (Horticulture), encouraged students to utilize advanced techniques for identifying environmental contaminants, antioxidants, pigments, and ensuring quality analysis of agricultural products. Dr. L. Arul proposed the vote of thanks, followed by technical sessions on HPTLC applications and multiwavelength fingerprinting analysis.