Prof. Ravinder Kumar Kohli, vice chancellor of Central University of Punjab, India, paid a visit to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) during May 30 and June 1. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two sides.

  According to the MoU, the two sides will collaborate to promote and carry out ecology, plant resources, and biological conservation related researches. The potential joint work includes exchange of staff and students, scientific literature, information and methodology, acquiring grants, etc.

  The two sides will explore options for collaboration in the field of forest ecology, evolutionary ecology, climate change, biodiversity conservation, biological invasion, etc. They will also strengthen collaboration on savanna ecosystems, resource plants and sustainable use.

  As representatives of the two sides, Prof. Hu Huabin and Prof. Ravinder Kohli signed the MoU.

  During his stay in XTBG, Prof. Ravinder Kohli had discussion with XTBG researchers. He also delivered a lecture entitled “Alien Plant Invasion: Ecological Impact in India”.

The two sides have discussion

The two sides sign a MoU

Prof. Ravinder Kohli dekivers a lecture