'NONI SEARCH 2007’

After the resounding success of ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ 
World Noni Research Foundation (WNRF) 
is pleased to announce the
Second National Symposium on Noni Research

‘'NONI SEARCH 2007’

Limited Seats Available!
Registration on ‘First-Cum-First-Registered’ Basis!
Only those who register on or before 20 November 2006 are
Eligible to participate! Hurry! Register by email now! 

The First National Level Symposium on Noni Research

The First National Symposium on Noni Research ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ was extremely successful in taking a giant leap towards creating a definite structure and basis to venture into further Noni Research. Unlike other ordinary academic symposiums ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ was successful in creating a direct dialogue between cultivators, agricultural scientists, doctors and the end users, which was a highlight of the symposium. 

World Noni Research Foundation (WNRF) hailed Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) as a ‘Modern Day Sanjeevani’ made available by the Mother Nature and committed itself to create a ‘Wellness Revolution’ among masses by creating adequate awareness about the plant Morinda Citrifolia (Noni). 

Though WNRF has taken a giant step in Noni Research, in a very short span of time, it was widely felt that it must serious efforts in crystallizing and segregating specific areas of research more clearly and systematically so as to ensure time-bound authentic in-depth study of Noni. It was strongly felt that it is vital to establish Clinical Researches of usages of Noni with confirmed authentic reports. It was suggested that extensive study must be done on experimental research, agricultural research; Phytoconstituents in Noni Research and research on its therapeutic constituents and the role of Noni experimental research was to be exploited. Since every part of Morinda Citrifolia plant is proved to have multi-utility therapeutic applications it was decided to expand its research domain to other segments as well. Specific study on the synergetic effects of Noni on laboratory animals was suggested, as Noni had demonstrated strong synergetic effects in most of the research findings. Since Noni had multi-applications it was suggested to bring out products such as capsules, syrups, soaps, shampoos and lotions too. 

It was also decided that WNRF would further study the ideal conditions for the robust growth of Noni plant all over India by advanced research. It felt the massive need to grow Noni plant all over India aggressively in a mega scale. It was suggested that the Medicinal Plant Board of India must recognize Morinda Citrifolia as a Medicinal Plant, which would help vast wasteland of India to be converted into fertile land by way of cultivating Noni. ‘This would enable us to cater to the demands of the entire world’, it was felt. 

The chairperson concluded that there would be Noni Research Advisory Board, which would look into every aspect of Noni Research along with implementing all the suggestions of the Panel discussion. 

The First National Symposium on Noni Research ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ organized by the World Noni Research Foundation (WNRF) on 7 & 8 October 2006 at Hotel Taj Banjara, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh was a super duper success!

‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ was the first of its kind symposium on the fruit Morinda Citrifolia, held at the national level in India by WNRF. WNRF is a non-profit, self-sustaining, independent operating entity headed by the renowned agricultural scientist Dr. Kirti Singh, popularly known as the ‘Vegetable Specialist’ of India. WNRF is devoted to the intensive research and scientific study of the plant Morinda Citrifolia (Noni). ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ was its maiden venture where eminent agricultural scientists and doctors were supposed to address the clinical and agricultural aspects and their research findings. Interestingly, the event could deliver much beyond this to the delight of each and every participant.

Dr. Kirti Singh, chairman of WNRF along with Prof. S. Kannaiyan, former Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Prof. K. Pradhan, former Vice Chancellor of Rajasthan and Orissa Agricultural University and Prof. K. V. Peter, former Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University, inaugurated ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ on 7 October 2006, amidst the presence of eminent researchers, scientists, doctors, and esteemed delegates along with representatives of the Pres and Media.

In the first general session, held immediately after the inaugural session, Prof. Dr. P I Peter, chairman of Health India Laboratories presented various health enhancing benefits of the fruit Morinda Citrifolia and draw attention of every participant towards Noni being our own (Indian) fruit and how WNRF is committed to bring back its lost glory. In his introduction to Morinda Citrifolia Plant Dr. J. Subramani, Hon. Chairperson of Noni Crop Developmental Research (NCDR) explained the salient features of the plant while Mr. G. Surendiran; a Research Scholar presented his paper on the wide applications of Morinda Citrifolia flower, fruit, bark and the plant.

Prof. S. Kannaiyan was the chairperson for the First Scientific Session held immediately after the lunch break. Dr. N. Mathaivanan, Hon. Chairperson of Noni Phytochemical Research Program (NPRP) presented his paper on ‘Chemical and Biological properties of Morinda Citrifolia’’; Dr. J. Subramani, presented his paper on ‘Crop Improvement in Indian Noni cultivation’ while Dr. Ravishanker Singh, Scientist from CARI (ICAR) Port Blair, presented his paper on ‘Agro climatic requirements and potential for Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) cultivation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands of India”. Chairperson then summed up the session after a brief question and answers session between the presenters and delegates.

Prof. N. Murugesh, Hon. Chairperson of the then Noni Pharmacological Form (NPF) headed the Second Scientific Session as its chairperson while presenters Dr. K. Vijay Mohan; founder member of WNRF presented his paper on ‘Clinical and cellular improvement in AIDS patients with usage of Indian Noni’; Dr. D. N. Srivastava, Hon chairperson of Noni Experimental Research Program (NERP) presented his paper on ‘Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of Morinda Citrifolia in experimental animals’ and Dr. Ramesh Babu, Hon. Secretary of Noni Clinical Research Program (NCRP) presented as many s three papers on ‘Therapeutic effects of Indian Noni on Diabetic Foot, Psoriasis and neuromuscular disorders’! Dr. Ramesh Babu made a special impact on every delegate with his passionate oratory skills and authentic case studies while Dr. N. Murugesh made the session scientifically humorous keeping very participants spell bound as well as handling the session interestingly, as its chairperson.

Day 1 of ‘Noni Search 2006’ thus ended with a wealth of wisdom on various aspects of Noni agricultural and clinical findings. To add spice to the whole event, the cultural show organized in the evening by the host city leaders that had traditional Indian dances with a blend of Mimicry of Prashant Deshpande, our own renowned mimicry artist, was like an icing on the cake to the event.

On day II of ‘Noni Search 2006’ the first session belonged to Dr. D. R. Singh, senior horticultural scientist of CARI (ICAR) of Port Blair who presented his paper on ‘Morinda Citrifolia – An evergreen tool for diversification in commercial horticulture’. Prof. K V Peter chaired the session.

In the Scientific Session III, Dr. N. Murugesh introduced his fellow researchers who presented powerful papers on various pharmacological topics. Mr. Periyasamy Selavn (Studies on Anti-viral activity and cytotoxicity of Morinda Citrifolia), Mr. P. Thirupathy Kumarasan (Effect of Indian Noni on Psychomotor Performance), Dr. A. J. M. Christina (The antifibrotic effect of the Herbal Formulation of Noni), Dr. N. Kannan (Studies on the wound healing property of Morinda Citrifolia on mouse cell line caused by bacterial infection) and Dr. D. Sakthisekaran (Studies on chemo preventive / chemotherapeutic Efficacy of Indian Noni (Morinda Citrifolia) fruit juice against experimental Hepato cellular Carcinoma) presented well researched papers. Dr. Meherali, Prof of Madras Medical College, Chennai, chaired the session who made it the most lively session of the entire symposium through his sharp remarks and an effectively question – answer session.

After the lunch break Hon. Chairperson of Noni Clinical Research Program (NCRP) Dr. G. SatishKumar chaired the 4th Scientific Session. Dr. Rangadhar Satapathy, Hon. Member of WNRF presented his paper on ‘Role of Noni on various Neuro-degenerative diseases’ while yet another Hon. Member of WNRF, Dr. Babhagrahi Patri presented his paper on ‘Indian Noni as a boom for Asthma Patients’. Later, chairperson summed up the session after a brief question and answer session from delegates.

The 5th and the final scientific session of the event was chaired by Dr. Shaailaja Nanda Parida. Dr. G. Bharani, Hon member of WNRF presented his paper on ‘Role of Indian Noni on Auto Immune Disease’; Dr. Ramesh Kumar Bhuta, Hon. Member of WNRF presented his research paper on ‘Effect of Indian Noni on diabetic Foot’ while Dr. G. SatishKumar presented his research paper on ‘To study the effect of Indian Noni on Indian patients suffering with Diabetes’. The session witnessed some lively question and answer session and the chairperson summed up the session with his concluding remarks. Every chairperson and presenter of each session were garlanded and given a memento by Prof. Dr. P I Peter, Chairman of Health India Laboratories.

‘Noni Search 2006’ also witnessed the launch of Noni Pharmacological Research Program (NPRP), a full pledged research division of WNRF. Dr. Kirti Singh, the chairman of WNRF, installed Dr. N. Murugesh as the Hon. Chairperson of NPRP division. Dr. R. Upadhyay, Director of Institute of Orchid Research of Sikkim was installed as the Hon. Member of WNRF during this event.

‘Noni Search 2006’ witnessed a powerful Panel Discussion at the end to justifying its core principle of ‘Creating New Possibilities for Noni Research in India. Dr. Kirti Singh, Dr. K. Pradhan, Dr. K V Peter and Dr. R. Upadhya along with all the five Hon. Chairpersons of all the research divisions of WNRF participated in the discussion. Feedback and suggestions were considered from delegates too. The summary of the entire discussion was thus summed up in what is called as the ‘Vision Hyderabad’.

To ever ones delight, literally every panelist expressed their heart-felt feedback that ‘Noni Search 2006’ was the most memorable symposium that they have had ever attended in their long career. They congratulated the organizers saying that the event was organized in an International standard and each and every participant had the curiosity of a student. The entire program management and the discipline of delegates were highly appreciated. Dr. Kirti Singh, with his concluding remarks concluded ‘Noni Search 2006’ and declared the event, which was supposed to be a small first step towards unleashing the amazing health enhancing properties of the fruit Morinda Citrifolia, as a giant step forward and declared it as an extremely successful event.

Every panelist appreciated, congratulated and thanked Prof. Dr. P I Peter, chairman of Health India Laboratories for organizing ‘Noni Search 2006’ and for being the force behind the entire event calling him a ‘Holy Man’. Prof. Dr. P I Peter then thanked all the dignitaries on stage and congratulated each all of them for their contribution in making ‘Noni Search 2006’ a remarkable success. He gave a special note of appreciation to all delegates for their proactive participation.

Dr. Manju Kamath, Executive Secretary of WNRF was the chief program co-coordinator while Stan Serrao, Director of Noni Business Academy, anchored the entire event beautifully. Mr. Sankarsan Sahu lead the support Team of Chennai while Mr. Samuleson lead the support team of Hyderabad. Each support staff was called on stage and given a memento for their contribution.

Truly, ‘Noni Search 2006’ was a memorable event. It was a super duper success!

Participants of ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ had an opportunity to treat themselves with an astonishing cultural show that enthralled each and every participant on 7 October evening! This opportunity of witnessing the rich traditional dances of India invoked a strong sense of nationalism and patriotism amongst each and everyone present!

A local professional dance group of Hyderabad, lead by team leader Mr. Sanjay along with co-dancers dressed in traditional attire presented a variety of dances that ranged from Kuchpudi to Lambadi and from Dandia to Punjabi Bhangra.

To add spice to the whole show Mr. Prashant Deshpande, renowned mimicry artist presented his witty mimicry items forcing participants to burst in laughter. Thus ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ offered a complete package to every delegate. Stan Serrao anchored the entire event.

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World Noni Research Foundation (WNRF) launched its 5th full pledged branch division of Noni Research by launching Noni Pharmacological Research Program (NPRP) on 8 October 2006 at Taj Banjara during ‘Noni Search 2006’.


 

Dr. N. Murugesh, Hon. Chairperson of NPRD

Dr. N. Murugesh, M.B.B.S, PhD, a Professor of Madras Medical College, Madhurai was installed as the Honorary Chairperson of NPRD by Dr. Kirti Singh, Chairman of World Noni Research Foundation (WNRF). Speaking about Dr.N.Murugesh and his contribution toward WNRF through his team of research scientists and scholars, Dr. Kirti Singh appreciated the efforts of Dr. N. Murugesh and described him as the most deserving and suitable person to head the newly launched division. He extended him a warm welcome to WNRF and wished him good luck in his future research endeavors of Noni.

Earlier, Dr. N. Murugesh was invited on stage and was garlanded by Dr. Kirti Singh, symbolically installing him as the Honorary Chairperson of NPRP. It must be mentioned here that Dr. N. Murugesh had won a lot of popularity during ‘NONI SEARCH 2006’ as a ‘Scientifically Humorous’ presenter and a chairperson with his unique sense of humor. His team of researchers had done a commendable job by presenting path-breaking findings of Morinda Citrifolia. Stan Serrao anchored the program.

Thus WNRF added the 5th full pledged division by way of launching NPRD along with the already existing four research divisions which are NCRP (Noni Clinical Research Program) headed by its Honorary Chairperson Dr. G. SatishKumar, NCDR (Noni Crop Developmental Research Program) headed by its Honorary Chairperson Dr. J. Subramani, NPRP (Noni Phytochemical Research Program) headed by its Honorary Chairperson Dr. N. Mathivanan and NERP (Noni Experimental Research Program) headed by its Honorary Chairperson Dr. D. N. Srivastava.


 

Dr. R. Upadhyaya, Hon. Member of WNRF

Meanwhile, Dr. Ramesh Upadhyaya, Senior agricultural scientists of India and currently the Director of Institute of Orchid Research of Sikkim was also inducted as the honorary member of WNRF during this event. Dr. Kirti Singh welcomed Dr. Upadhyaya to WNRF by garlanding and appreciating his contribution to the Indian agricultural sector.

Congratulations Dr. N. Murugesh and Dr. R. Upadhyaya! We wish you all the very best!