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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

a. About Department (History) –

The Department of Botany has a rich and glorious legacy. It was established in the year 1968. Dr. J. M. Mantri was the first Head of the Department. In the year 1971, Mrs. S. D. Dabhadkar and Dr. A. L. Vaidya joined to the Department. With the outstanding performance, Dr. J. M. Mantri became the Principal of our College in 1975. Dr. A. L. Vaidya was awarded his Ph.D. degree in 1976. He was also recognized guide for Ph.D. degree.

The Department is recognized as a Research Centre by Marathwada University, Aurangabad and then after SRTM University, Nanded. Under the able supervision of Department, a Botanical Garden developed in the Campus. In January 2001, the Department organized Regional Conference on Biodiversity. In 2001, Dr. J. M. Mantri retired and Mrs. S. D. Dabhadkar presided as the Head of the Department. Under the guidance of Dr. A. L. Vaidya, 03 Students were awarded with Ph.D. degree. Dr. A. L. Vaidya co-authored the well-known reference book "Flora of Marathwada". Dr. A. L. Vaidya took charge as a Principal of our college in 2003. Mrs. S. D. Dabhadkar superannuated in 2004.

In 2006, Dr. N. S. Solanke joined to Senior College. With the retirement of Dr. A. L. Vaidya in 2008, Dr. N. S. Solanke took over the charge of H.O.D. The Department introduced the C.O.C. in Sericulture sanctioned by UGC in 2009-10 and conducted successfully.

Dr. S. S. Nagarkar joined to Department in the year 2011. The Department hosted Two-Days National Conference on Conservation of Medicinal Plants and their Utilization during 9 th & 10 th December 2013. In 2016, Dr. N. S. Solanke was completed the Minor Research Project sanctioned by the UGC. With the retirement of Dr. N. S. Solanke in May 2022, Dr. S. S. Nagarkar became Head of the Department. From academic year 2022-2023, New Post Graduate Course M. Sc. is introduced.  

On 21 st August 2023, Dr. Sopan N. Kharat joined in the Department as an Assistant Professor.

Dr. Sonalkumar S. Nagarkar is recognized PG Teacher and Research Supervisor by Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded.  Currently, 03 Faculties from other colleges are associated as a research supervisor along with Dr. S. S. Nagarkar. Our department is known for its conducting curricular and co-curricular activities regularly. The department holds an excellent record of good result and conducts various activities like certificate course, guest lecture, class seminars, remedial classes, Power-point presentations etc. The faculties have developed E-content and published the same through the e-platforms like YouTube, Google Classroom, WhatsApp and various research sites.

b. Aims and Objectives of the Department–

The core objectives of the department are to ensure that the students are with:

  • Understand the nature and basic concepts of Botany and study of various branches of Botany such as Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Ecology etc.
  • Analyse the relationships among plants, animals and microbes.
  • Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Economic Botany and Ecology.
  • Understand the applications of Biological Sciences in Agriculture, Medicine, Pharmacy, Industrial Biology and Biotechnology.
  • Development of knowledge of modern and applied plant science and its use in establishment of self-employment or job career.
  • Expand and increase current knowledge about plants in order to solve problems in many fields including Agriculture, Ecology, Medicine, Biotechnology and Horticulture.
  • Develop skills in plant sciences and practical experience.
  • Increase an aptitude towards science and nature and undertakes the fundamental and applied research in plant science in the benefit of the human and nature.
  • To study the plants by the methods and tools used in botanical research and their Economic role.
  • The study of Botanical societies, Botanical journals, Botanical Research laboratories and Botanical Garden etc.
  • To create awareness among the students regarding Self Employment and to generate other sources of the income through Modern Farming.
  • To promote the students for Higher Education and Research Aptitude.
  • To organize Excursion tours and field visits.
  • To conduct various activities such as Seminar, Science Exhibition, Wall poster presentation etc.

c. Course Outcomes

  • The program will train and orient the students in the field of Botany.
  • Understand the nature and basic concepts of Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy and Ecology.
  • Analyse the relationships among plants, animals and microbes.
  • Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Economic Botany and Ecology.
  • Understand the applications of Biological Sciences in Agriculture, Medicine, Pharmacy, Industrial Biology and Biotechnology.
  • Expand and increase current knowledge about plants in order to solve problems in many fields including Agriculture, Ecology, Medicine, Biotechnology and Horticulture.
  • Increase an aptitude towards science and nature and also undertakes the fundamental and applied research in plant science in the benefit of the human and nature.

d. Future Plans -

  • To undertake various Research Projects in interdisciplinary and advance field of the subject.
  • To organize National Conference.
  • To start Certificate Course in Plant Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology.
  • To arrange Guest Lectures of eminent Professors and Scientists.
  • To prepare e-content and module/lecture development in platform of MOOC, LMS etc.

 

Faculties

Sr. No.

Name of the Faculty

Date of Appointment

Designation

Qualification

Contact Information

1.

Dr. Sonalkumar S. Nagarkar

28/06/2011

Assistant Professor and HOD

M.Sc. Ph.D.

drssnagarkar@gmail.com

9657572981

2.

Dr. Sopan N. Kharat

21/08/2023

Assistant Professor

M.Sc. Ph.D.

sopankharat@gmail.com

8275931166

3.

Mr. Saddam Husain Anavar khan

June-2016

Asst. Professor (CHB)

M.Sc. NET

saddambotany@gmail.com

8766433683

4.

Mrs. Shubhangi V. Bodhne

Aug-2022

Asst. Professor (Fix Pay Basis)

M.Sc.

shubhangibodhne1997@gmail.com

9579677616

Program and Course

Sr. No.

Class

Semester

Paper No

Title of the Paper

01

B.Sc. I

I

I

Virus, Bacteria, Algae, Fungi, Lichens and Mycorrhiza

I

II

Plant Ecology ,

Phytogeography and Environmental Biology

II

III

Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Palaeobotany

II

IV

Taxonomy of Angiosperms

Annual

V

Practical Based on Theory Papers I, II, III & IV

   02

B.Sc. II

III

VI

Plant Anatomy

III

VII

Plant Physiology

IV

VIII

Embryology of Angiosperms

IV

IX

Plant Metabolism and Biochemistry

Annual

X

Practical Based on Theory Paper-VI & VIII

Annual

XI

Practical Based on Theory Paper-VII & IX

   03

B.Sc. III

V

XII

Cell and Molecular Biology

V

XIII

Plant Pathology-I

VI

XIV

Genetics and Plant Breeding

VI

XV

Plant Pathology-II

Annual

XVI

Practical Based on Theory paper – XII & XIV

Annual

XVII

Practical Based on Theory paper – XIII & XV

 

04

 

M.Sc. I (NEP-2020)

I

SBOTC 401

Diversity of Microbes

I

SBOTC 402

Diversity of Cryptogams

I

SBOTC 403

Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Gymnosperms

I

SBOTE401

Bioinstrumentation & Methods in Biology

I

SVECR401

Research Methodology

I

Practical

SBOTP401

Lab 1 / Based on theory Paper SBOTC401

I

Practical

SBOTP402

Lab 2/ Based on theory Paper SBOTC402

I

Practical

SBOTP403

Lab 3/ Based on theory Paper SBOTC403

I

Practical

SBOTEP401

 

Elective Lab/ Based on Elective Paper SBOTE401

II

SBOTC451

Cell Biology, Genetics and Plant Breeding

II

SBOTC452

 

Plant Resource Utilization and Biodiversity

Conservation

II

SBOTC453

 

Plant Anatomy and Embryology of Angiosperms

II

SBOTE451

 

Plant Ecology , Environmental  Biology  and Phytogeography

II

SBOTOJ 451/

SBOTFP 451/

SBOTCS 451

On Job Training (OJ) / Field Project (FC) / Case

Study (CS)

II

Practical

SBOTP451

 

Lab 1 / Based on theory Paper SBOTC451

II

Practical

SBOTP452

 

Lab 2/ Based on theory Paper SBOTC452

II

Practical

SBOTP453

 

Lab 3/ Based on theory Paper SBOTC453

II

Practical

SBOTEP451

 

Elective Lab/ Based on Elective Paper SBOTE451

05

M.Sc. II

III

XI

Theory Paper-XI: Plant Physiology

III

XII

Theory Paper-XII: Molecular Biology and Biostatistics

 Elective

III

XIII

Theory Paper-XIII: Plant

Pathology-I (Principles of Plant Pathology)

Elective

III

XIV

Theory Paper-XIV: Plant

Pathology-II (Diseases of Crop plants and their Management)

IV

XVI

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

IV

XVII

Theory Paper-XVII:

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Elective

IV

XVIII

Theory Paper-XVIII: Plant

Pathology-III (Physiological

and Molecular Plant Pathology)

 Elective

IV

XVII

Theory Paper-XIX: Plant

Pathology-IV (Diseases of

Fruit plants and their Management)

Annual

V

Laboratory Course Work-V:

Based on theory paper-XI & XII

Annual

VI

Laboratory Course Work-VI:

Based on theory paper-XVI & XVII

Annual

VII

Laboratory Course Work VII: Based

on theory paper-XIII, XIV, XVIII & XIX

Annual

VIII

Laboratory Course Work VIII:

Project Work

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED (CURRICULAR & CO-CURRICULAR)

  1. Club Activities
  2. Weekly Poster Presentation
  3. Student Seminar
  4. Coaching to Slow Learner and Advanced Learners
  5. Remedial Classes
  6. Guest Lecture
  7. Field Visits
  8. Botanical Excursion/ Industrial Visit/ Study Tour
  9. COC Course
  10. Use of ICT/ YouTube Channel Links/ Online Classes etc.
  11. Use of Models and Charts
  12. Departmental Library
  13. Study Materials to Students
  14. Students Projects
  15. Assignments and Tests
  16. Tree Plantation Programs

Research

  1. MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT –
    2. NIL
  2. PH. D. GUIDANCE –
    3. NIL
  3. RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS

    4. Sr. No.

    Name of the Faculty

    Title of the Paper with Page No

    Name of the Journal with Issue No and Date

    ISSN No

    01

     

    Dr. Sonalkumar S. Nagarkar

    Study of Some Common Fungal Diseases in Vegetable Crop Plants from Hingoli (Maharashtra) India. Page No. 250 to 256.

    International Research Journal of Science & Engineering. Special Issue, Vol. A11. August, 2021

    2322-0015

     

     

    Multidisciplinary Education in Subject Botany: An Innovative Model for New Education Policy. Pp. 22-25.

    B. Aadhar

    Issue No. (CCCLXXXVI) 386-E.

    Jan. 2023

    2278-9308

     

     

    Antimicrobial Activity of Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Andrographis paniculata. Pp. XX1 – XX6

    BIOINFOLET Vol. 20 Issue: 2 April – June 2023.

    0973-1431 (Print)

    0976-4755

    (Online)

    02

    Dr. Sopan N. Kharat

    Study the influence of Mutagenic Treatment on Cell Suspension Culture of

    Elephantopus scaber L. for the Quantitative enhancement of Bioactive constituents and their Antioxidant potentials

    Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 16(12): December -2023

     

    0974-3618  (Print)

    0974-360X (Online)

     

     

     

     

     

    Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants used by Tribes of Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha for liver Disorders: A Meta-Analysis’.

    Communicated to International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (IJPSR). 2024

    ----

     

     

     

     

    Plant Protease Inhibitors: Physiological Role in addition to Plant Défense.

     

    Communicated to Food and Agriculture journal (2024)

    ----

     

     

     

     

    Quantification of flavonoids and alkaloid Camptothecin from Ixora javanica (Blume) DC using HPLC analysis.

    Communicated to Research journal of Pharmacy and Technology (2024).

    ----

     

     

    03

    Dr. Saddam Husain Anavar Khan

    Diversity of macro fungi from the Seoni Dist. Of M.P. and their Nutritional, Pathological and Ecological importance

    Plant Archives Research Journal

    Vol. – 21

    Date – Jan. 2021

    0972-5210
  4. BOOKS / BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED –

    5. Sr. No.

    Name of the Faculty

    Title of the Book / Book Chapter with page no

    Name of the Publisher with year

    ISBN No

    01

    Dr. Sonalkumar S. Nagarkar

    Chapter 26 Aeroallergens of Hingoli City with Reference to Pollen and Fungal Allergens. Page No. 200-204.

    Astitva Prakashan, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. 2022.

    978-93-95300-45-2

     

     

    Chapter 5 Climate Change and Aeroallergens. Page No. 25-31.

    Elite Publishing House (International) New Delhi. 2023

    978-93-58999-84-6
  5. PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE / SEMINAR

    6. Sr. No.

    Name of the Faculty

    Title of the Paper

    Organized by

    Date

    Level

    01

    Dr. Sonalkumar S. Nagarkar

    Environmental Impact and Change in Plant Pollen Calendar in Recent Few

    Years in Marathwada Region of Maharashtra (India)

    Dept. of Botany, St. John’s College, Agra, India.

    05/06/2020

    International

     

     

    Study of Some Common Fungal Diseases in Vegetable Crop Plants from Hingoli (Maharashtra) India.

    Arvindbabu Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya Bharsingi Tq. Narkhed Dist. Nagpur (MS).

    10/06/2021

    National

     

     

    Aeropalynological Investigation of Hingoli City with Special Reference to Allergenic Pollen.                              

    Dept. of Botany, N.W.College, Akhada Balapur.

    21/12/2022 to 23/12/2022

    National

     

     

    Multidisciplinary Education in Subject Botany: An Innovative Model for New Education Policy.

    IQAC, Adarsh College, Hingoli.

     

    National

     

     

    Antimicrobial activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts of

    Andrographis paniculata and its ethnomedicinal use.   

    Dept. of Botany, Toshniwal A.C.S. College, Sengaon.

     

    National

    02

    Dr. Saddam Husain Anavar Khan

    “Screening of phytochemicals constituents for amylase inhibitors from Cuminum Cyminum. L & Foeniculum Valgare. mill”

     

    Toshniwal Arts, Commerce & Science College, Sengaon, Hingoli.

    13/04/2023

    National

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SWOC ANALYSIS –

Strength:

  • Recognized research laboratory
  • Well qualified faculty.
  • Participation of the faculty in Refresher courses, Conferences, Seminars, Symposia, Workshop etc.
  • Faculty actively engaged in Research work.
  • ICT based teaching facility such as E-learning, Web-based learning etc.
  • Departmental Library facility.
  • Herbarium and Botanical Garden.
  • Seminar, Projects and Assignments allotted to students.
  • Participation of students in research activities /festivals such as Avishkar, National Science Day exhibition etc.
  • Organization of excursion tour and Field/ Industrial visits.
  • Organization of guest lectures.
  • Participation of faculty in academic and social activity.
  • Faculty involved in University level examination work (Paper setting, Vigilance Squad, D-CAP, Invigilation, Paper Assessment, etc.).

 

Weakness:

  • Insufficient laboratory staff due to the vacant post not filled up by Government timely.
  • Lack of sophisticated individual laboratories for Plant tissue culture, Biotechnology and Molecular biology.
  • Limitations of funding for laboratory instruments, chemicals, glassware and apparatus.
  • No placement activity available for Botany students.
  • Lack of Consultancy services.

 

Opportunity:

  • Consultancy services to farmers to such as soil testing, medicinal plant cultivation, seed testing, plant disease identification etc.
  • Interdisciplinary and collaborative research work.
  • Major research projects.
  • Patented Research Work.
  • Digital herbarium preparation.
  • Construction of laboratories for Plant tissue culture, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology.
  • Construction of Green House and Poly house in Botanical Garden.

Challenges:

  • Limited funding creates internal budget tension on the College.

Less availability of laboratory staff.


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