The First International Conference on “Biodiversity of Arid Zone” will begin on March 7, 2023, at Sindh Agriculture University Sub Campus Umer Kot with the participation of national and international experts. According to the university spokesman, the experts will present their papers on arid agriculture, climate change, the production of medicinal plants, livestock, the agri-ecosystem of arid zones and crop production on low water and the utilization of available agricultural resources in Thar.
The Conference will continue for two days with different sessions where agriculture, livestock, climate and water experts will present their research papers on related topics including the ecosystem of the desert region of the province. During sessions, papers will also be presented on the Haakro river ecosystem, bird habitats, organic agriculture, food security, climate-tolerant crops, and animals.—APP
