Department of Botony

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Started in the year 1963 the department of Botany holds laurels for meritoriously producing many Degree and Post Graduate batches.

Earlier the department had started UG course BSc with subject option Chemistry, Botany & Zoology. At present in our department there are two subject groups i.e. Chemistry, Botany & Zoology (CBZ); Chemistry, Botany & Microbiology (CBM). B.Sc. is a Grant-in-aid programme. Department has started Post Graduate programme M. Sc. from 2003 with Mycology and Plant Pathology specialization. It is self funded programme.

RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur recognized our department as Centre of Higher Learning and Research in 2014. Two Research students has been awarded Ph.D. degree till now and 2 more students have submitted thesis and currently One student is working for his doctoral work. We have 2 research supervisors.

This Department is the best place for students in love with both basic and applied aspects of plant sciences. The main mission of Department is to impart in-depth knowledge in the field of Botany to build scientific curiosity, research aptitude and make ready the students to face competitive exams and take up further studies.

ACADEMICS

The Department runs three years B. Sc. Degree (CBS pattern) with six semesters, two years M.Sc. degree (CBCS pattern) course spread over four semesters. It also runs research programs leading to Ph.D. degrees.

Sr. No	Programme Level	Name of the Programme/ Course	Duration	Entry Qualification	Sanctioned Student Strength	Pattern	Subject combinations
01	Under Graduate	B.Sc.	6 Semester	H.S.S.C.	-	Semester	CBZ and MB
02	Post Graduate	M.Sc. (Mycology Plant Pathology)	4 Semester	B.Sc.	20+2	CBCS	-
03	Ph.D.	Ph.D.	-	M.Sc.	10	-	-

Programmes:
1. B. Sc. With two subject combination Chemistry Botany Zoology (CBZ) and Chemistry Botany Microbiology (CBM)- Students are admitted to the B.Sc. course on the basis of their percentages in the HSSC.
2. M. Sc. With specialization in Mycology and Plant Pathology (Capacity 20 students)- Students are admitted to the M.Sc. course on the basis of their percentages in the B.Sc. degree. During the first year of M.Sc. the students are taught core courses in Botany. During the 3rd and 4th semesters, students undertake optional courses and specialization courses besides a few core courses.
3. The M.Sc. students also carry out a project during the last semester. Examinations for M.Sc students are held as per the Credit System rules laid down by the University and involve continuous assessment (Internal Assessment) and a term-end examination in each semester.
4. Ph. D. (Capacity 10 students)- Students are admitted on the basis Ph.D. Entrance Tests (PET) conducted by RTM Nagpur university, Nagpur or if they have qualified any of the National or State level Eligibility tests (NET, SET, GATE).

Syllabus B.Sc. Botany

Syllabus M.Sc. Botany

FACULTY

Presently, in our department there are Three Full time teaching staff members on Granted, Five Full time teaching staff members on Non-Grant course and two non-teaching staff members. All are qualified and experienced.

Photo	Name of Faculty	Designation	Qualification	Specialization	Contact
	Dr. Mahesh Vinayak Kawale View Profile	Head of the department and Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph. D.	Cytology and Genetics	mvkawale@dbscience.org
	Dr. Kalpana Ghoshal View Profile	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph. D.	Palynology
	Dr. Prashant C. Shahare View Profile	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph. D.	Phycology	pcshahare@gmail.com pcshahare@mail.dbscience.org
	Mr. Akshay Khedikar	Assistant Professor	M. Sc., NET	Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology
	Mrs. Akta Jain	Teacher on Clock Hour Basis	M. Sc. M.Phil	Plant Pathology
	Ms. Toshika There	Teacher on Clock Hour Basis	M. Sc. SET	Mycology and Plant Pathology
	Ms. Priyanka Kumbhalkar	Teacher on Clock Hour Basis	M.Sc.	Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology

NON-TEACHING STAFF
	Mr. B. G. Mankar	Laboratory Assistant	-	-
	Ms. Meena Katre	Laboratory Assistant	-	-

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SR.NO.	NAME OF EQUIPMENT	QUANTITY	SR.NO.	NAME OF EQUIPMENT	QUANTITY
1.	Wee PCR Thermal Cycler Make Himedia	01	21.	Plant Press for Herbarium	01
2.	Digital Microphotography Unit	01	22.	Heating Mantles	03
3.	Vertical Gel Electrophoresis	01	23.	Micropipette	03
4.	UV Transiluminator	01	24.	Wifi Router	01
5.	Ultra Centrifuge Machine	01	25.	Visualizer	01
6.	Bacteriological Incubator	01	26.	Lux meter	01
7.	Spectrophotometer	01	27.	Water Distillation Assembly	02
8.	PH Meter	02	28	Refrigerator	01
9.	Stereo Zoom Microscope	01	29	Oven	01
10.	Smart Board with Projector	01	30	Water Bath	02
11.	Compound Microscopes	100	31	Inoculation Chamber	01
12.	Dissecting Microscopes	60	32	Autoclave	02
13.	Binocular Microscopes	02	33	Vertical Mini Gel for Electrophoresis	01
14.	Binocular Research Microscopes	02	34	Laminar Air Flow	01
15	Inclined Research Microscope	01	35	TLC Apparatus	01
16	Micro slide projector	01	36	Colorimeter	01
17.	Over head Wall Projector	01	37	Incubators	02
18.	Over Head Slide Wall Projector	01	38	Magnetic Stirrer	01
19.	Centrifuge Electric	01	39	Computers	02
20.	Weighing Balance	02	40	UV- Chamber	01

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RESEARCH

Ph. D. Research

Gondia Education Society laid the foundation of Research laboratories after attaining recognition from RTM Nagpur University in 2014 with capacity of 10 research students. The department is recognized as a Centre for Higher Learning and offers a Doctoral Research in the spheres of Ecology, Phycology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacognosy. Research projects sponsored by UGC have been carried out by the faculty members in this department.

List of students awarded Ph.D.

Sr. No.	Name of Student	Supervisor	Topic
1	Mr. T. K. Lilhare	Dr. M. V. Kawale	“Investigations on Smilax Zeylamicalinn and Holarrhena antidysenterica (Roth) wall. Ex ADC with Special Reference to their utility in being exploited for Nutraceutical Formulations.”
2	Mr. Amit A. Jagiya	Dr. Arun K. Zingare.	Phylloplane Mycoflora of some Members of Amaranthaceae of Sakoli Taluka.
3	Mr. Dharmik D. Harinkhede	Dr. (Mrs) A.A. Saoji	“Morphodiversity of Bark Structure in Forest Trees of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra.”
4	Mrs. Sarita M. Thakur	Dr. (Mrs) A.A. Saoji	“ Aerospora of Paddy Field and its Relation to Epidemiology of Diseases in Rice Plant.”
5	Ms. Jayshri P. Nandeshwar	Dr. Arun K. Zingare.	“ Investigation of Cretacedus Fossil Flora and Contribution to the Knowledge of Fossil from Deccan Intertrappean Series of Central India.”

Research Contribution of the Department

Research Publications

Sr. No.	Name of Faculty	No. of Paper published	Paper presented in Conferences Attended /Participated
1	Dr. Mahesh. V. Kawale	20	28
2	Dr. Kalpana P. Ghoshal	20	25
3	Dr. Prashant C. Shahare	11	25

RESEARCH PROJECT COMPLETED

Collection and Characterization of Andrographis paniculata germplasm from Gondia district. sponsored by University Grants Commission, Govt. of India. Rs. 1,10,000/-. Grant No. 47-1947/11 (WRO) dtd. 25th Jan, 2012 (Duration: Feb 2012 – April 2014).

RESEARCH SUPERVISOR INFORMATION

Sr. No.	Name of Supervisor	Capacity of students	Working Students	Vacant Position
1	Dr. Mahesh. V. Kawale	04	01	03
2	Dr. Mrs. Kalpana P. Ghoshal	04	00	04

Click here for M.Sc. Project

The department organizes special lectures from various areas in Botany delivered by eminent personalities, thus enhancing knowledge of recent developments in the field. As a part of skill development activity, workshops on molecular biology, research methodology, plant taxonomy and horticulture are conducted on a regular basis. In order to gain first-hand knowledge about plants in their natural habitats, Botanical excursions are organized for UG and PG students to study plant diversity and forest ecosystems. Visits to reputed research institutes and industry are conducted for students to experience industry settings and gain exposure to instrumentation and novel processes.

Activities/ Achievement

One Student appointed as Assistant Professor in Degree college
Two students Cleared SET Examination
Two students awarded Ph.D. Degree