Department of Botany
Establishment / mile stones:
Established in June 1945
Milestones in the Department |
1962-1980: Botany at subsidiary level |
| 1981-1995: Three Units Botany | |
| 1992: M.Sc. Botany by Research | |
| 1996: Six Units Botany | |
| 1998-2003: Agro Service as a Vocational subject | |
| 2001: Ph.D Botany recognition to Dr. P. S. Kokate | |
| 2004-2009: Add on course Horticulture |
► Equipments
| Sr.No. | Name | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrophoresis apparatus (Horizontal, with Power Pack) |
04 |
| 2 | Electrophoresis apparatus (Vertical) | 01 |
| 3 | Compound Microscopes | 54 |
| 4 | Dissecting Microscopes | 25 |
| 5 | Centrifuge Machines | 02 |
| 6 | Monopan Balance | 01 |
| 7 | pH Meter | 01 |
| 8 | Colorimeters | 02 |
| 9 | Magnetic Stirrer and Hot plate | 01 |
| 10 | Digital Bacterial Colony Counter | 01 |
| 11 | Rotary Flask Shaker | 01 |
| 12 | Autoclave | 01 |
| 13 | BOD Incubator | 01 |
| 14 | Bacteriological Incubators | 02 |
| 15 | Hot Air Oven | 02 |
| 16 | Laminar Air Flow | 01 |
| 17 | Digital Water Bath | 01 |
| 18 | Soil Testing Kit | 01 |
| 19 | Water Analyzer Kit | 01 |
| 20 | Soxlet’s Extraxtion apparatus Biotechno-lab | 01 |
| 21 | Binoccular Research Microscope | 01 |
| 22 | Clevenger’s Volatile oil extraction apparatus | 01 |
| 23 | Computers Pentium P IV with Printers | 02 |
| 24 | Laptop (Dell) | 01 |
| 25 | Camera DSLR Nikon with 18-55 lens and tripod stand | 01 |
| 26 | Magnus camera attachment for microscope | 01 |
| 27 | LED screen | 01 |
► Lab Information Details
Laboratory-I:
Total area in square feet: 686.88 Sq.ft
Laboratory-I:
Total area in square feet: 686.88 Sq.ft
Laboratory-II:
Total area in square feet: 930 Sq.ft
Laboratory-III:
Total area in square feet: 514.04 Sq.ft
Laboratory-IV:
Total area in square feet: 361.45 Sq.ft
Laboratory-V:
Total area in square feet: 361.45 Sq.ft
Instrumentation Room:
Total area in square feet: 310 Sq.ft
Faculty Room:
Total area in square feet: 310 Sq.ft
Corridor:
Total area in square feet: 682.5 Sq.ft
► Research Equipments
1.Electrophoresis apparatus (Horizontal, with Power Pack):
Nos. available: 01
2.Colorimeters:
Nos. available: 02
3.Camera DSLR Nikon with 18-55 lens and tripod stand:
Nos. available: 01
4.Centrifuge Machines:
Nos. available: 02
5.Monopan Balance:
Nos. available: 01
6.pH Meter:
Nos. available: 01
7.Colorimeters:
Nos. available: 02
8.Magnetic Stirrer and Hot plate:
Nos. available: 01
9.Digital Bacterial Colony Counter:
Nos. available: 01
10.Rotary Flask Shaker:
Nos. available: 01
11.Autoclaves:
Nos. available: 01
12.BOD Incubator:
Nos. available: 01
13.Bacteriological Incubators:
Nos. available: 02
14.Hot Air Oven:
Nos. available: 02
15.Laminar Air Flow:
Nos. available: 01
16.Digital Water Bath:
Nos. available: 01
17.Soil Testing Kit:
Nos. available: 01
18.Water Analyzer Kit:
Nos. available: 01
19.Soxlet’s Extraxtion apparatus Biotechno-lab:
Nos. available: 01
20.Computers Pentium P IV with Printers:
Nos. available: 02
21.Laptop(Dell):
Nos. available: 01
22.Binoccular Research Microscope:
Nos. available: 01
1.Electrophoresis apparatus (Horizontal, with Power Pack):
Nos. available: 01
2.Colorimeters:
Nos. available: 02
3.Camera DSLR Nikon with 18-55 lens and tripod stand:
Nos. available: 01
4.Centrifuge Machines:
Nos. available: 02
5.Monopan Balance:
Nos. available: 01
6.pH Meter:
Nos. available: 01
7.Colorimeters:
Nos. available: 02
8.Magnetic Stirrer and Hot plate:
Nos. available: 01
9.Digital Bacterial Colony Counter:
Nos. available: 01
10.Rotary Flask Shaker:
Nos. available: 01
11.Autoclaves:
Nos. available: 01
12.BOD Incubator:
Nos. available: 01
13.Bacteriological Incubators:
Nos. available: 02
14.Hot Air Oven:
Nos. available: 02
15.Laminar Air Flow:
Nos. available: 01
16.Digital Water Bath:
Nos. available: 01
17.Soil Testing Kit:
Nos. available: 01
18.Water Analyzer Kit:
Nos. available: 01
19.Soxlet’s Extraxtion apparatus Biotechno-lab:
Nos. available: 01
20.Computers Pentium P IV with Printers:
Nos. available: 02
21.Laptop(Dell):
Nos. available: 01
22.Binoccular Research Microscope:
Nos. available: 01
Teaching
Patwardhan Mangal Mahadeo
Associate Professor
Apate Sharad Anandrao
Assistant Professor
Kadam Sonali Santosh
Assistant Professor
Godbole Rujuta Parag
Assistant Professor
Mirgal Amit Balwant
Assistant Professor
Non Teaching
N. M. Mandavkar
Lab assistant
P. S. Rasal
Lab attendant
D. H. Ghadge
Lab attendent
A. A. Karlekar
Lab attendent
► Curriculum
Programme offered:
B Sc Botany
Courses offered:
Certificate Course in Simple Techniques in Plant Propagation
Certificate Course in Fruit Processing & Preservation
UG
| Class | Semester | Course Nomenclature | Type(Optional, Elective, Compulsory, etc) |
| F. Y. B.Sc. | Semester I and II | Plant Diversity I | Compulsory |
| Form and function I | Compulsory | ||
| S. Y. B.Sc | Semester III and IV | Plant Diversity II | Compulsory |
| Form and function II | Compulsory | ||
| Current Trends in Botany | Compulsory | ||
| T. Y. B. Sc | Semester V and VI | Plant Diversity III | Compulsory |
| Plant Diversity IV | Compulsory | ||
| Form and function III | Compulsory | ||
| Current Trends in Botany | Compulsory | ||
| T.Y.B.Sc | Applied Component | Horticulture and Gardening | Elective |
► Other (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Courses)
| Sr. No. | Name of Course | Level |
| 1 | Simple techniques in plant propagation | Certificate Course |
| 2 | Fruit processing and preservation | Certificate Course |
Activities
Seminar workshop organized(Last 5 years)
Awareness programme on Medicinal plants:
Theme- Conservation and promotion of medicinal plants.
Target group- School and college students from Ratnagiri city.
Funding agency- Ministry of environment and forests, Govt of India and BAIF Pune.
Amount sanctioned- 8000/-
Awareness campaign components- Lecture and Slide show on medicinal plants
Action component- Training for propagation practices of medicinal plants
Number of Schools and Colleges covered: 09
Number of students participated: 2000
Collabaration with other Institutes
Academic Extension & Photograph,Conducted an awareness program on ‘Monsoon Flora of Ratnagiri’ at Late Godbole High School.
Shri S. A. Apate delivered lectures on career opportunities in Biological Sciences for 12th std students at Rajapur High School and Jr. college, Rajapur(2011 and 2012)
Shri S. A. Apate delivered radio talks on All India Radio, Ratnagiri, on the theme Environment (2011).
Dr. S. S. Kadam delivered radio talks on All India Radio, Ratnagiri, on ‘My favorite science book’ under the program Gharkul. (2011)
Broadcasting of interviews of Shri S. A. Apate on ‘Diversity of Plateau Vegetation’ and Smt. M. M. Patwardhan on ‘Mangrove Diversity’ under the theme ‘Konkanchi Jaivavividhata’ a series of 13 episodes on All India Radio Mumbai (2012).
Nature trek for NSS students at Golap during residential camp to create awareness about the vegetation and medicinal plants in Golap and the need of conservation (Dec 2012).
Program on ‘Fruit and Vegetable preservation’ on NSS residential camp at Golap(Dec 2013).
Participation in Tree plantation organized by Shri Charitable Trust “Swarup Sawali” On Ratnagiri–Pawas Road
MOU activities related information & Photographs,Workshop & Exhibition of Medicinal Plants for Creation of Awareness about Medicinal Plants In Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Madgaon, Goa
Funded Research Project Data
| Title of Project | Name of Principal Investigator/Co-investigator | Funding Agency | Period of Project | Ongoing/Completed | Grant Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study of transaminases from some weeds of medicinal importance | G.S.Kulkarni | UGC | 1999-2001 | Completed | Rs.12000/- |
| Studies in medicinal properties of Leguminous Halophytes | Mangal M.Patwardhan | UGC | 1999-2001 | Completed | Rs.15000/- |
| Cultivation of rare medicinal plants from konkan region under greenhouse condition | G.S.Kulkarni | UGC | 2001-2003 | Completed | Rs.28000/- |
| The study of Propagation Methods of some wild plants of Horticultural Importance | Mangal M.Patwardhan | UGC | 2001-2003 | Completed | Rs.27000/- |
| Ecological studies of the herbaceous vegetation of some plateaus around Ratnagiri | S.A.Apate | University of Mumbai | 2004-2005 | Completed | Rs.7000/- |
| Some pharmacological and biochemical studies in an aromatic plant Camphor basil, Ocimum killimandascharium Gurke | G.S.Kulkarni | UGC | 2004-2005 | Completed | Rs.65000/- |
| Some pharmacological and biochemical studies in an aromatic plant Camphor basil, Ocimum killimandascharium Gurke | Mangal M.Patwardhan | University of Mumbai | 2009-2010 | Completed | Rs.27000/- |
| Inventory & Digitization of Medicinal plants from Ratnagiri & Sidhugurga Districts | Co-Investigator Mangal M.Patwardhan | RGSTC | 2009-2010 | Completed | Rs.1740640/- |
Extension Activities
Workshops and Seminars
Department of Botany Organized two days National Seminar entitled, “Biological Terminology In Regional Language-Marathi” on 23rd& 24th December, 2014 sponsored by Commission For Scientific And Technical Terminology, HRD Ministry, Department of Higher Education, New Delhi.
Organizing secretary- Dr. Sonali S. Kadam,
Coordinator- Prof. G. S. Kulkarni
No. of Participants -89
Dr. S.S. Kadam delivered lecture on “World Wet Land Day” for NSS students on 2nd Feb.2015.
Prof. S. A. Apate delivered lecture on “World Wet Land Day” for Nature Club students on 2nd Feb.2015
Prof. S. A. Apate arranged a field visit for R. B. Shirke high school students for identification of medicinal plants in October 2015.
In last 5 years Prof. S. A. Apate Organised 4 field visits at various places for Paryavarna Janiv Jagruti Mandal, Kulkarni Abhyankar Junior college, Ratnagiri
Dr. M. M. Patwardhan delivered lecture on ‘The importance of Banyan tree’ from the point of environment at the festival of ‘Vatapornima’ organized by Madhurangan Sakal, Ratnagiri on 19th June 2016 at Vitthal Mandir.
Students and staff Participation in Tree plantation program
1. Organized by Shri Charitable Trust and Swarup-Sawali on Pawas road August 2014
2. Department of Botany organized Vriksha lagvad, in July 2017, on College Campus
Organizing secretary- Dr. Sonali S. Kadam,
Coordinator- Prof. G. S. Kulkarni
No. of Participants -89
Dr. S.S. Kadam delivered lecture on “World Wet Land Day” for NSS students on 2nd Feb.2015.
Prof. S. A. Apate delivered lecture on “World Wet Land Day” for Nature Club students on 2nd Feb.2015
Prof. S. A. Apate arranged a field visit for R. B. Shirke high school students for identification of medicinal plants in October 2015.
In last 5 years Prof. S. A. Apate Organised 4 field visits at various places for Paryavarna Janiv Jagruti Mandal, Kulkarni Abhyankar Junior college, Ratnagiri
Dr. M. M. Patwardhan delivered lecture on ‘The importance of Banyan tree’ from the point of environment at the festival of ‘Vatapornima’ organized by Madhurangan Sakal, Ratnagiri on 19th June 2016 at Vitthal Mandir.
Students and staff Participation in Tree plantation program
1. Organized by Shri Charitable Trust and Swarup-Sawali on Pawas road August 2014
2. Department of Botany organized Vriksha lagvad, in July 2017, on College Campus
Lectures Recently Organized on Career Opportunities
| Sr.No. | Speaker | Topic | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Sanjeev Karpe, Managing Director, Konbac, Kudal |
Bamboo production opportunities of Business 28th Jan 2016. |
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| 2 | Dr. Anuradha Upadhye, Scientist, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune |
Bio-Diversity Present Status and Conservation, w. r. t. Konkan 15th December 2016. |
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| 3 | Dr. Ankur Patwardhan, Head, Dept of Biodiversity, Garware College, Pune |
Bio-Diversity studies importance and future scope February 2017 |
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| 4 | Prof. Nagesh Daftardar, S.H. Kelkar College, Deogad Hon. Wildlife Warden, Dist Sindhudurga |
Effects of anthropogenic activities on Sacred Grooves. 11 October 2017 |
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| 5 | Dr. Manjushri Deodhar, Vaze Kelkar College, Mulund, Mumbai |
Use of Algae in various Industries 29 July 2018 |
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Student’s participation in conference
| Sr.No. | Student name | Class | Title of research paper presented | Research paper Presented at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prathamesh Girkar, Kalpesh Jadhav | S.Y.B.Sc. | Effect of pretreatment of different leaf extracts on the growth of Vigna radiata L. (Mung Bean) Seedling. | National Conference on “Know Your Pulses -2016” at Gurunanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce Mumbai |
| 2 | Miss. Pooja D. Pawar | T. Y. B.Sc. | Study of anthocyanin from Cordyline terminalis leaves and its use for preparation 3of pH paper. | National seminar on Emerging trends in basic sciences at Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College, Vikhare-Githane, Rajapur on 30th January 2018 |
| 3 | Miss. Shalaka S. Warekar | S.Y.B.Sc. | Study of growth activity of Vigna unguiculata germinated on other than soil media. | |
| 4 | Miss. Siddhi V. Shirke | S.Y.B.Sc. | Neutraceutical evaluation of some wild vegetables grown in Ratnagiri |
Student’s participation in workshop
Shraddha A. Gavankar and Aarti S. Padhye (S.Y.B.Sc.)- participated in Workshop on conservation of lateritic plateaus and their biodiversity.
Venue/Place of the activity: Chaukul, Near Amboli 11th and 12th Sept 2017
Organized by our alumni Miss Rutuja Kolte Ph.D. Student, Dept of Botany, Goa University.
Under Rufford small grant program.
Venue/Place of the activity: Chaukul, Near Amboli 11th and 12th Sept 2017
Organized by our alumni Miss Rutuja Kolte Ph.D. Student, Dept of Botany, Goa University.
Under Rufford small grant program.
Students Achievements
Under Rufford small grant program.
| Ms. Rutuja Kolte (T.Y.B.Sc.Botany) | Completed 5 week training program (15th Oct to 19th Nov. 2012) at G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and development Almora (Uttarakhand), an Autonomous Institute of Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India and prepared the training report entitled “Documentation of winter plants in Surya-Kunj an ex-situ conservation site of G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and development Almora (Uttarakhand)” |
| R. R. Kolte, R. S. Kulkarni, P. V. Shinde, H. K. Padvekar, V. G. Magdum (T.Y.B.Sc.) | Presented a paper at State Level Seminar on ‘Recent Innovative Trends in Plant Science’ entitled “Studies on the Ethno-Medicinal plants used on occasion of festivals with special reference to Ratnagiri District from Maharashtra state” on 1st Sept 2012 at Mahatma Phule A. S. C. College Panvel, Raigad, Maharashtra. |
| S. V. Joshi, G. R. Yadav, U. P. Golapkar and D. V. Khake (S.Y. B.Sc.) | Presented a paper in National Seminar on Recent trends in Biodiversity and Environmental Science, entitled ‘Preliminary Studies on the Herbaceous vegetation of Ratnagiri Dist. Of Maharashtra State’ on 3rd and 4th October 2013 at MBSK Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Kadegaon, Dist. Sangli Maharashtra |
| Jayesh Mhaskar (T.Y.B.Sc.C.S) | Inter-disciplinary project of Identification of plants using Digital flora A software developed by Guided by Department of Computer Science & Department of Botany Won a consolation prize at National level software competition at Jalgaon,Maharashtra |
| Mr. Hazim Kazi (F.Y.B.Sc) | Secured 3rd prize (worth Rs. 2000/-) in project competition on “Palms of west coast of India” 2017-18 Organized by National society of Friends of Trees, Mumbai. 9 From F.Y., S. Y. and T. Y. B. Sc. Students participated in this competition. |
| Shraddha A. Gavankar and Aarti S. Padhye (F.Y.B.Sc) | Participated in Workshop on conservation of lateritic plateaus and their biodiversity. Venue/Place of the activity: Chaukul, Near Amboli 11th and 12th Sept 2017 Organized by our alumni Miss Rutuja Kolte Ph.D. Student, Dept of Botany, Goa University. |
| Prathamesh Girkar, Kalpesh Jadhav | Presented a paper entitled Allelopathic effect of leaves of Tectona grandis L. and Artocorpus heterophyllus Lam. on Vinga radiata L. and Lens culinaris L. in State level Research Paper Presentation Competition at Devrukh College |
| Hrishikesh Sawant, Nathprasad Baraskar | Presented a paper entitled Use of unconventional trees for firewood in State level research paper presentation on Innovative research in Science and Technology-2017 |
| Mr. Hazim Kazi (F.Y.B.Sc.) | Secured 3rd prize (worth Rs. 2000/-) in project competition on “Palms of west coast of India” 2017-18 Organized by National society of Friends of Trees, Mumbai. 9 From F.Y., S. Y. and T. Y. B. Sc. Students participated in this competition. |
| Prathamesh Girkar, Kalpesh Jadhav |  |
Staff Achievements
| Dr. Mangal Mahadeo Patwardhan | Specialization- Plant physiology Area of research-Eco-physiology, Medicinal Botany, Phytochemistry No of research papers published- 08 No. of Research papers presented- 09 Minor Research Projects completed: UGC: 02 University of Mumbai: 01 Major Research Projects completed: Worked as Co-investigator- Title of the project Inventory and Digitization of Medicinal plants from Ratnagiri and Sindhudurga district Funded by RGSTC Worked as Resource person at Ministry HRD, Govt of India sponsored two days National Seminar entitled, “ Biological Terminology In Regional Language-Marathi” At Our College On 23rd& 24th December, 2014 Resource person on Mushroom cultivation in “Swayam Rojgar Shibir” organized by Marathi Department in collaboration with Khadi Gramodyog, Maharashtra on 15th Dec. 2015. Chairperson of the technical session at National seminar on Emerging trends in basic sciences at Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science college, Rajapur 30th January 2018. |
| Sharad Anandrao Apate | Specialization- Angiosperm - Taxonomy Area of research- Ethnobotany, Floristics No of research papers published- 09 No. of Research papers presented- 08 Minor Research Projects completed: University of Mumbai: 01 Minor research Project Ongoing 01-Mumbai University, 01-UGCWorked as – Member of organizing committee for two days National Seminar entitled, “ Biological Terminology In Regional Language-Marathi” At Our College On 23rd& 24th December, 2014 sponsored by Ministry HRD, Govt. of India. Prof. S. A. Apate acted as resource person for two day workshop on Herbal Medicine and Society at Indira Institute of Pharmacy, Sadavali, Devrukh on 31st January 2016. |
| Dr. Sonali Santosh Kadam | Specialization- Plant physiology Area of research-Plant Stress PhysiologyNo of research papers- 03 No. of Research papers presented- 05+ 01 book chapterMinor research Project completed – Mumbai University : 01 Worked as: Resource person and delivered a power point presentation on Identification of some plants on Bhagwati Fort in Ratnagiri district in a seminar “Gad Kot Sanwardhan Kalachi garaj” organized by history Department of Sadguru Gadge Maharaj College, Karad on 30th January 2016. Chair person of Technical session of two days National Seminar entitled, “Biological Terminology In Regional Language-Marathi” on 23rd& 24th July, 2014 at Sangola College, Sangola sponsored by HRD Ministry, Govt. of India. Delivered lecture and power point presentation in house Workshop on Herbal cosmetics on 6th December 2015, organized by Department of Botany, G. J. College, Ratnagiri Resource person and delivered a power point presentation for skill development Workshop on Herbal cosmetics, organized by Woman Development Cell on 04 February 2016, G. J. College, Ratnagiri Workshop attended in IIT Mumbai entitled “Workshop on Biomass Cook stove in Rural Households of Maharashtra, Awareness, Challenges & Way forward” on 9th January 2016 organised by CTARA, IIT Bombay, MumbaiR. P. GodboleSpecialization- Ecology Area of research-Allelopathy, Medicinal plants No of research papers- 01 No. of Research papers presented- 02 Received Parshuram Baji Agashe Vidnyan Sanshodhan Puraskar- Vishesh Margdarshan puraskar 2015, by Marathi Vidnyan Parishad,Vidnyan Bhavan, Chunabhatti, MumbaiDr. A. B. MirgalSpecialization- Angiosperm Taxonomy Area of research-Forest stand structure and Conservation BiologyNo of research papers- 16 No. of Research papers presented- 13 (National and International) No. varieties released - 01 Variety of wild Undi (Calophyllum inophyllum L.): A High oil yielding TBO (Tree Borne Oil Seeds) with 79.83 per cent v.i.z. KONKAN UNDI (KKVCI-03) in konkan region of Maharashtra. No. of recommendations- 01 Recommendation related with Bamboo based intercropping system in konkan region of Maharashtra. |
| Sr | Name | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Prashant Pusalkar | Scientist D, Officer In charge, BSD Herbarium Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun. |
| 2 | Dr. Ajit Anerao | Principal Scientist, Analytical Research, Glenmark Generics Ltd. Navi Mumbai. |
| 3 | Mrs. Ananya Breed (Varsha Pednekar) | Technical Officer A, Structural biology division, National Institute for Reproductive Health for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai |
| 4 | Mr. Abhijit Keer | Entrepreneur- Nursery of Horticultural plants |
| 5 | Mr. Dyanesh Potkar | Entrepreneur- Mango nursery, orchard and processing unit |
