Speakers - 2026

Title: Cultivation of owl-innovation as natural-aerial-biomedicine-vaccine for agriculture-horticulture bridges the gap between scientific-discovery to practical-application in sustainable-food-plant-systems

Abstract

Bridging the gap between scientific discovery and practical application in sustainable food plant systems is a major challenge in modern agriculture and horticulture. Researchers refer to this as the "innovation gap" in agricultural science. These are the primary problems that prevent laboratory science from successfully reaching the farmer's field. On the other hand, the concept of cultivating owls as a form of "Natural-Aerial-Biomedicine-Vaccine" presents profound ecological, biological, and ethical challenges. Implementing such a system is highly problematic, and the primary issues associated with this concept are. To overcome it, the main objectives are to utilise wild owls in agricultural and horticultural fields for pest control, and to disperse airborne therapeutics or act as biological sentinels. Owl natural cultivation at Kanchannagar D. N. Das High School (HS), Bardhaman, West Bengal, India, bridges the gap between scientific theory and sustainable farming by utilising raptors as "Natural-Aerial-Biomedicine and Key Guard". Instead of relying on synthetic rodenticides, installing nest boxes naturally introduces these apex predators to control rodents and disease-carrying pests, drastically reducing chemical footprints in food and horticultural systems. It enriches the school gardens and the agriculture and horticulture locality. This ecological integration spans both practical pest management and public health in the Kanchannagar surrounding area, at least 65 km. By focusing on nature-based clinical studies, scientists and policymakers recognise the dual benefits for the environment and human well-being. Biodiversity, ecology, and nature-based solutions promote a sustainable approach to coexistence in the long term. Furthermore, concepts of "natural biomedicines" and "ecological vaccines" use environmental management to prevent disease. Zoonotic vaccines play a dual role in protecting both human and animal populations, reducing the risk of spillover events. Collaborative efforts between veterinary and human health sectors are driving the development of vaccines targeting livestock, wildlife, and vectors. One Health and Zoonotic Vaccines align scientific innovation with ecological responsibility, emphasizing shared immunity and global resilience. This integrated approach is critical for pandemic preparedness, especially as human-animal interactions increase due to urbanization and environmental change. Here, the owl serves as a natural model for biomedicine and vaccines, addressing public health, environmental conservation, biodiversity, migration, and food security. It integrates natural ecology with a modern biotechnology approach as “Key Ecological Social Guards” to control agricultural pests. It also leverages “Molecular Farming” to produce plant-based vaccines, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and sustainable horticulture. It fulfills the “International Conference on Agriculture & Horticulture (ICAH 2026)” under the theme “Cultivating Innovation in Agriculture and Horticulture,” focusing on “The Cultivation of Owl-Innovation as Natural-Aerial-Biomedicine-Vaccine for Agriculture-Horticulture Bridges the Gap between Scientific-Discovery and Practical-Application in Sustainable-Food-Plant-Systems”. It involves scientific innovations aimed at improving productivity, quality, and sustainability across agricultural and horticultural systems through efficient resource utilization.

Keywords: Cultivation; Owl-Innovation-Natural-Aerial-Biomedicine-Vaccine; Agriculture-Horticulture; Bridges-Gap; Scientific-Discovery-Practical-Application-Sustainable-Food-Plant-Systems