Ms. Palveen Kour, a student from the School of Biotechnology at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra; has been conferred with the Young Researcher Award under the Category-II (PG) – Life Sciences Category at the National Conference on Frontiers in Agricultural and Resource Management for Ecological Resilience and Sustainability (FARMERS 2026).
The conference was organized by BioThink-National Academy of Bio Sciences, in collaboration with the School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Dolphin (P.G.) Institute of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Dehradun, along with its collaborating organizations.
During the conference, Ms. Palveen Kour presented her research work titled “Evaluation of in vitro regeneration, phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Costus igneus” through an Oral Presentation. Her presentation highlighted the medicinal significance and biotechnological applications of this important medicinal plant. The findings focused on phytochemical constituents of Costus igneus, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolics and terpenoids, which are associated with several biological properties such as antidiabetic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The study also explored the potential of in vitro regeneration of Costus igneus, highlighting its possible applications in the rapid multiplication, conservation and production of disease-free plant material under controlled laboratory conditions.
Ms. Palveen Kour is currently pursuing her Masters Project at SMVDU under the supervision of Prof. Sharada M. Potukuchi. She expressed her gratitude to her Supervisor for her continuous guidance, encouragement and academic support throughout the research work. She also acknowledged the supportive research environment provided by the School of Biotechnology, which contributed to the successful completion of the study. Ms. Kour further conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, and Dr. Preeti Sharma, Head, School of Biotechnology, for encouraging students and providing them with opportunities to participate in national and international academic platforms.
SMVDU congratulates Ms. Palveen Kour on this achievement and wishes her continued success in her future academic and research endeavors.
