Department Profile Botany
The department was established in year 1974, today, the department has has progressed and flourished academically. Presently the department offers a three year undergraduate B. Sc. Botany course with Plant protection subject for B. Sc. second year.
The Department aims toward providing students with essential information and the application of scientific methods, skills, and attitudes through the use of traditional and modern tools in order for them to comprehend everything about plants. Students empowered towards achieving success through scientific culture and skills. To meet the demands of the times and contribute to the transformation towards a Knowledge-based society.
We concentrate on exploration, conservation, and novel study on plants and their habitats. To foster learning culture by teaching students the fundamentals of plant science, its components, and the emerging developments that will benefit science and the nation’s upcoming generations.
Highlights of Department
1. Teaching more practical oriented; learning by seeing & learning by doing , so the subject is made more interesting and easier to grasp.
2. Whenever possible, plants are being studied in their natural habitat by outdoor excursions.
3. Project based learning is undertaken.
4. Students are encouraged for frequent interaction & their feedbacks are taken.
5. cultivate character, self-confidence, and a lifelong passion for learning in students.
6. Adopt Innovative teaching techniques and emphasis on laboratory Practical learning
Courses Offered
|
Sr. No. |
Course Name |
Duration |
Intake Capacity |
Certificate Authority |
|
1. |
B. Sc. Botany |
Three Years |
25 |
University |
|
2. |
Plant Protection |
1 year for B. Sc. II year |
20 |
University |
Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization
( M. Sc./ NET/ SET./Ph.D. /M.Phil, etc )
|
Name |
Qualification |
Designation |
Specilization |
No. of Years of Experience |
|
Dr. Alka P. Inamdar |
M. Sc., Ph. D., M. B. A. |
Head & Assistant Professor |
Plant Physiology and Plant Ecology |
33 |
| DR. Rajendra Ananda Lavate | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Bryology | 27 |
|
Dr. Indrajeet Ashok Samant |
M.Sc., NET, SET, Ph. D. |
Assistant Professor (CHB) |
Plant physiology |
7 |
|
Mrs. G. B. Kadam |
M. Sc., SET |
Assistant Professor (CHB) |
Cytogenetics And Plant Breeding |
5 |
|
Miss. P. P. Sutar |
M. Sc., SET |
Assistant Professor (CHB) |
Plant Biotechnology |
1 |
|
Prof. (Dr.) Vijay A. Patil |
M. Sc., Ph. D. |
Retired Professor |
Plant Physiology |
30 |
Teaching Learning Method
|
Sr. No. |
Method Name |
|
1. |
Lecture Method |
|
2. |
Practical Method |
|
3. |
Discussion Method |
|
4. |
Field visit method |
|
5. |
Classroom seminar |
|
6. |
Project work |
|
7. |
Tutorials, MCQ and Unit Tests etc |
Result
|
Sr. No. |
Year |
Passing Percentage (B. Sc. III) |
|
1. |
2017-18 |
100 % |
|
2. |
2018-19 |
85.71 % |
|
3. |
2019-20 |
100 % |
|
4. |
2020-21 |
100 % |
|
5. |
2021-22 |
95 % |
|
6. |
2022-23 |
59 % |
| 7. | 2023-24 | 100 % |
Programs Conducted
|
Plantation of RET plants and gymnosperms, Palms etc. – 23-09-2017 |
|
Womens Empowerment Program- 22-08-2017 |
|
Wallpaper Presentation- 22-09-2017 |
|
One day Teachers Workshop Revised CBCS Botany Syllabus- 24-08-2018 |
|
Awareness of Biodiversity and Environment – 18-01-2019 |
|
Organized Essay competition – 16-01-2019 |
|
Medicinal Importance of Plants – 07-03-2022 |
|
Wild Vegetables Recipe Exibition- 19-11-2022 |
|
Wild Flower Art Competition- 19-11-2022 |
Guest / Expert Lecture
|
Sr. No. |
Resource Person |
Date |
Topic |
|
1. |
Dr. R. V. Gurav |
11-08-2018 |
- |
|
2. |
Dr. S. M. Patil |
29-08-2018 |
- |
|
3. |
Dr. D. K. Gaikwad |
21-09-2018 |
- |
|
4. |
Mr. Rahul Sawant |
14-01-2019 |
Recombinant DNA Technology |
|
5. |
Mr. Rahul Sawant |
10-03-2023 |
Recombinant DNA Technology |
Departmental Publications
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
No. of Research Papers Published |
|
1. |
Dr. Alka P. Inamdar |
39 |
| 2. | Dr. Rajendra A. Lavate | 31 |
|
3. |
Dr. Indrajeet A. Samant |
05 |
|
4. |
Mrs. G. B. Kadam |
03 |
|
5. |
Prof. (Dr.) Vijay A. Patil |
10 |
Students Placement
|
Sr.No. |
Name |
Current Working Status |
|
1. |
Dr. Rahul Sawant |
Assistant Professor (Dharwad University |
|
2. |
Dr. Satpute |
Associate Professor Govt. Medical college Miraj |
|
3. |
Aarti Sapakal |
Pollution Control Officer -Hindalco |
Conference
| One day workshop on new syllabus of CBCS pattern of B.Sc part-1 Theory and practical on 24-08-2018 |
Programs Conducted
| Study Tour |
Guest / Expert Lecture
| Guest Lecture conducted by Dr.R.V.Gurav Topic:-Genetics Date:-11/08/2018 |
| Guest Lecture conducted by Dr.Sachin Patil Topic:-Pteridophyts |
| Guest Lecture conducted by Dr.D.K.Gaikwad Topic:-Medicinal plants |
| Guest Lecture conducted by Dr.Rahul Sawant Topic:-Bio technology and tissue culture |
Achievements
- Alka Prakash Inamdr
Ø Recognized as a Research Guide
Ø Member, Board of Studies in Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
Ø Fellow, ISCA, India
Ø President, AIFPDM, New Delhi (NGO)
Ø Research Papers Published: 39
Ø Research Papers Presented: 46
Ø Book Published: “Fresh Water Wetlands in Arid Zone”
LAP LAMBART Academia Publishing is a trademark of International Book Market Service Ltd., member of Publishing Group, Mauritius
ISBN 978-613-9-91595-8 in 24th October 2018.
Ø Resource Person/Guest Lectures delivered 21
- Rajendra Ananda Lavate
Ø Recognized as a Research Guide
Ø Member, Board of Studies in Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
Ø Research Papers Published: 31
Ø Research Papers/ Posters Presented: 13
Ø Resource Person/Guest Lectures delivered 21
- Indrajeet A. Samant
Ø CSIR-JRF and SRF research fellow from 01/01/2018 to 24/08/2024
Ø Research Papers Published: 05
Ø Research Papers Presented: 02
Ø Awarded Indian Patent: Device to Dispense Breast Cancer Medication, Utilioty design no. 346669-001., September 10, 2021,. India.
Ø Patent Filed:
Patent filed on “A METHOD TO EXTRACT AND SYNTHESIZEORGANIC CANCER INHIBITORS FROM SIMAROUBA GLAUCA” Application no. 346669-001 2.
Ø Trademark Registered:
Registered Oil Trademark as SHIVTEJ under Trade mark act, 1999, Trademark No.4867336.
Ø Attained “GIAN programme on Deployment of Allelopathy in sustainable Agriculture on 27th Sep to 3rd Oct 2019”.
Departmental Publications
|
Sr. No. |
Name |
No. of Research Papers Published |
|
1. |
39 |
|
| 2. | Dr. Rajendra A. Lavate | 31 |
|
3. |
Dr. Indrajeet A. Samant |
05 |
|
4. |
Mrs. G. B. Kadam |
03 |
|
5. |
Prof. (Dr.) Vijay A. Patil |
10 |
