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Inculcate students with scientific temper, environmental awareness and to prepare students for lifelong learning by impart attention to the vast world of knowledge of plants and introducing to the methodology of systematic academic enquiry. With this in mind, we aim to provide a firm foundation in every aspect of Botany and to explain a broad spectrum of modern trends in Botany.


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  • To develop the ability for the application of acquired knowledge in the fields of life so as to make our country self-reliant and self sufficient.
  • Establishment of linkages with National and International Institute for betterment of students of the Department.

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To establish the Department as the nation's foremost facility for plant sciences.


Information of Department


Department History
Year of Establishment Programmes
UG: Botany: 1965 B.Sc.
Plant Protection:1979 Nil
PG: M. Phil /Ph.D. (June 2020) M. Phil., Ph.D.
Faculty Profile

Dr.Nikam Vijaya Krishna .
HOD & Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:   M.Sc. Ph.D.,
  • Experience :    UG: 13 years

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Dr.Patil Manasi Shirish
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.
  • Experience :    UG: 10 years

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Dr.Patil Kamlakar Harishchandra
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc.,Ph.D.
  • Experience :    UG:03 (+ 04)Years

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Dr.Chopade Vaidehi Baban
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc., B.Ed. , Ph.D
  • Experience :    UG: 3 (+ 12) Years

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Dr.Waghmode Ahilya Vitthal .
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc.Ph.D.,
  • Experience :    UG: 3(+ 9) Years

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Dr.Anekar Smita Dilip
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc.,Ph.D.
  • Experience :    UG: 5 years

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Mr.Charapale Sudarshan Tanaji
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc., NET, SET, Ph.D.
  • Experience :    UG: 4 years

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Miss. Nale Padma Rajendra
Assistant Professor

  • Qualification:  M.Sc., NET, SET.
  • Experience :   U.G. - 4Years 5 Months

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Courses Offered
B.Sc. I Botany: Program Specific Outcome
Sr. No. After studying the course the student will be able to
1 Application of knowledge and technique of various fields of Botany.
2 Learned laboratory skills, enabling them to take measurements in a Botany laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.
3 Scale up the biological resources by designing optimization, preparation and analysis of products required for Society.
4 Understand the diversity, systematic, evolutionary trends in living world and importance of plant-microbe interactions.
5 Capable of oral and written scientific communication, and will prove that they can think critically and work independently.
B.Sc. II Botany: Program Specific Outcome
Sr. No. After studying the course the student will be able to
1 Application of knowledge and technique of various fields of Botany.
2 Acquire knowledge of plants and related subjects so as to understand nature and environment in the benefit of human beings.
3 Understand the natural resource and environment.
4 Justify the dynamics of a living cell by acquiring knowledge in morphology, anatomy, physiology and molecular aspects of metabolic process.
5 Develop ability for the application of acquired knowledge to improve agriculture and related fields to make the country self-reliant.
B.Sc. III Botany: Program Specific Outcome
Sr. No. After studying the course the student will be able to
1 Application of knowledge and technique of various fields of Botany.
2 Impart the knowledge of science is the basic objective of education
3 Develop scientific attitude among the students and to make the students open minded, critical and curious.
4 Develop skill in practical work, experiments and laboratory materials. Understanding scientific terms, concepts, facts, phenomenon and their relationships.
5 Describe the ideas and thoughts in effective and constructive means.
6 Tabulation and interpretation of biological data using biostatistics.
7 Apply entrepreneurial and employability opportunities in the field of Plant Science.
Certificate Courses
Sr.No. Class Duration Course Name PDF
1 B.Sc III 6 Months FALI- Feature Agriculture Leadership of India. B.Sc.-I 
Syllabus
Academic Calendar- 2023-24
Sr.No Date / Month Period of Activity Activity
1. June   15th – 30th Opening of the college; Departmental meeting, Preparation of proposed plan for the academic year 2023 – 2024 as per NEP,. Admission process.
2. July 01st  – 15th Allotment of work to teaching and non-teaching staff, semester planning of teaching by faculty, preparation of time table for theory and practical’s. Screening test for identification of slow and advanced learners.
16th – 31st Commencement of practical’s, 23rd July celebration of ‘Forest Conservation Day, Workshop on B.Sc.II Botany and Plant Protection syllabus (Autonomous).
3. August 01st  – 15th 1st August - Celebration of Plantation Day, 15th August ‘Independence Day Celebration’, Inauguration of Green Corner (Plant of the Week), Home assignment/Unit Tests, Organization of Guest Lectures, Allotment of parent teachers-students scheme.
16th – 31st Inauguration of ‘ANKUR’ wall paper activity.
4. September 01st  – 15th 5th September celebration of Teachers Day,  ‘Ranbhajya Mahostav’, Workshop on IPR
16th – 30th Planning for Lead College Activity, Field visits, Home Assignments/Unit tests for students, Celebration of Karmaveer Jayanti (22nd – 27th September).
5. October 01st  – 15th Staff meeting for syllabus completion, Internal tests of B.Sc.I, II and III students, Poster presentation activity of the students for Department/Avishkar/Inspire.
16th – 30th Preparation of University Exams, UG semester Theory exam/ practical exams (Autonomous) as per NEP, Display of Practical Exam Schedule, Paper setting.
6. November 01st  – 12th Practical Exam of B. Sc. I and II Botany and Plant Protection.
  13th November to 30th November Diwali vacation.
7. December 01st  – 15th Re-opening of college, Theory Exams and assessment for B. Sc. I & II. Semester planning of teaching by faculty, changes in time table for theory and practicals, commencement of practicals for semester II.
Workshop on ‘Bonsai Technique’
16th – 31st Organization of National Conference, conduction of third internal test.
8. January 01st  – 15th Local study tour for students, Industrial visits, Guest lecture activity.
16th – 31st Exhibition of Medicinal Plants and Alumni meet.
9. February 01st  – 15th Staff meeting for syllabus completion, Home Assignment/Internal Tests and seminars of the students.
16th – 28th Science Day Celebration, Farewell function for B. Sc. III students.
10. March 01st  – 15th Re-exam, CCE III, Completion of syllabi and academic work, Conduction of University Practical Examination for B. Sc. III students, Feedback forms from B. Sc. III students.
16th – 31st Display of Practical Exam schedule for B.Sc. I, B. Sc. II Botany & Plant Protection, and  B. Sc. III students.
11. April 01st  – 15th Conduction of theory and practical examination for B.Sc. students.
16th – 30th Conduction of theory and practical examination for UG students, term end departmental staff meeting.
12. May 1st-15th Paper assessment.
16th – 31st Display of results of B. Sc. I and B. Sc. II Botany & Plant Protection and  B. Sc. III (Autonomous).
Departmental Research

Research Projects

Sr.No. Name of the faculty Title of the Project Funding agency Year Major/Minor Amount (Rs.) Status
1 Dr.Vijaya Krishna Nikam i Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Colonization in Some Vegetable and Oilseed Crops in Dist. Solapur (MS). UGC 2013 Minor 1,80000/- Completed
ii Nutraceuticals of Cactus fruits.   RUSA 2021 Minor 100000/- Completed
2 Dr.Manasi Shirish Patil i Induction of natural bioactive compounds with health benefits, by applications of Plant Growth Regulators in a promising medicinal plant Colubrina asiatica (L.) RIS under SUK 2018 Minor   100000/- Completed
ii Bioprospecting of the Passiflora fruit RUSA 2020 Minor 1,30000/- Completed
ii Identification and characterization of bioactive metabolites from the fruit if Ixora coccineia RUSA 2022   Minor 100000/- Ongoing
3 Dr. Kamlakar Harishchandra Patil   i Regeneration and conservation of Dolichandrone spathacea (L.F.) K. Schum. A Narrowly distributed coastal species RUSA 2022     Minor 70000/- Completed
4 Dr. Vaidehi Baban Chopade i Effect of climate factors on isolates of anthracnose disease of custered apple caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides RIS under SUK 2022 Minor 120,000/-   Ongoing
5 Dr. Ahilya Vitthal Waghmode i Phytochemical screening of Sargassum Spp. from West Cost of Maharashtra

   

DST Under SERB Fast Track -Young Scientist Scheme. 2015 Major 30,50000/-   Completed
ii Exploration of Phenolic and Flavonoid Compounds from brown algae Stoechospermum marginatum. RUSA 2021 Minor 70, 000/-   Completed
iii Study of current seaweeds biodiversity assessment from Maharashtra coast. RIS under SUK 2022 Minor 130,000/- Ongoing
Dr. Nivas Manohar Desai
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Optimization of growth and lipid production by some halophilic cyanobacteria under varied environmental and nutritional condition. SERB-Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi 2014 Major 30,50,000/- Completed
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Biodiversity aseesment of Mining area of Redi around 10 km radius. Industry Sponsored project 2019 Minor 4,25,000/- Completed
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Biodiversity aseesment of Mining area of Redi around 10 km radius. Industry Sponsored project 2019 Minor 4,25,000/- Completed
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Conservation of Mangrove plant Sonneratia alba. Mumbai University Minor Project 2021 Minor 25,000/- Completed
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Digitization of Mangroves from Sindhudurg district. Mumbai University Minor Project 2021 Minor 25,000/- Completed
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Identification and characterization of bioactive metabolites from the fruit if Ixora coccineia RUSA 2022     Minor 100000/- Ongoing

Papers published in Peer Reviewed Journals

Sr. No Name of Faculty   Title of Research Paper Journal
1 Dr.Vijaya Krishna Nikam i.  A novel biological system to demonstrate the action of plant growth retardant Maleic hydrazide. Bioinfolet
ii.  Effect of salt stress on phosphorus metabolism in a medicinal plant Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. And Fernad. Bioinfolet
iii.  Studies of some growth feature and mineral nutrition in a medicinal plant Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. And Fernad. Bioinfolet
iv.  Influence of water deficit and waterlogging on the mineral status of a medicinal plant Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. and Fernad. Acta Botanica Hungarica
v.  Chlorophytum borivilianum (Safed musli): A Review. Pharmacognosy Review
vi.  Changes in antioxidant status of Chlorophytum borivilianum under stress conditions. Phcog J.
vii.  Consequence of water deficit and waterlogging on some aspects of secondary metabolites in a medicinal plant Chlorophytum borivilianum. J Medicinal Plant Research
viii.  Status of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in vegetable plants of Solapur district. IJAPR
ix.  Studies on antioxidant properties and inhibition of Monoamine Oxidase abilities using Ghatbor ( Ziziphus caracutta). In Proceeding: International Conference on ‘Plant research and Resource Management & 25th Jubilee Scientists Meet 2016’
x.  Consequence of water stress on secondary metabolism in a medicinal plant Chlorophytum borivilianum. Contemporary Research in India
xi.  Allelopathic effects of Azadirachtaindica and Eucalyptus globuluson germination of Vigna sp.  Parishodh Journal
xii.  Effect of Different Concentrations of  Vermiwash and Chemical Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality of Chilli ( Capsicum annuum L.) Var. Pusa jwala. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
xiii.  Studies on Preparation of Organic Compost and Biofertilizers from Kitchen Waste. International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences  
xiv.  Productivity of Finger Millet: A Review. In ‘ Major Constrains and Verdict of Crop Productivity’ Book Chapter- In ‘ Major Constrains and Verdict of Crop Productivity’ Edited by Bhale U.N., Publ. Daya publication, A Division of Astral International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. 2015.
xv.  Waterlogging Stress: ROS generation and its effects on plant.   Book Chapter in ‘ Plant Metabolites under Environmental Stress’ Edited by N.M. Desai, M.S. Patil&U.R.Pawar; Publ.Apple Academic Press 2023.
2 Dr.Manasi Shirish Patil i Effect of foliar application of plant growth regulators on vegetative growth of medicinal plant Simarouba glauca DC  IJSRST
ii Effect of plant growth regulators on seed germination and seedling growth of Colubrina asia t ica L. Studia Rosenthaliana (Journal for the Study of Research)
iii Effect of exogenous application of plant growth regulators on physiology and secondary metabolite accumulation of Colubrina asiatica L. Studia Rosenthaliana (Journal for the Study of Research)
iv Influence of plant growth regulators on fatty acid composition of Simarouba glauca DC. Current Botany
v Phytochemistry, pharmacological and therapeutic properties of Punica granatum Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences  
vi Cytotoxicactivity of Momordicacymbalaria on A-432, A-549, A-498 and AGS cell line Science, Technology and Development
vii Passiflora a Promising medicinal plant Science, Technology and Development)
viii Preliminary Phytochemical Evaluation of Passiflora Fruits International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology
ix Evaluation of antioxidant activity from of some medicinal plant fruits International Journal of Botany Studies  
x Survey of Diseases and Pest on Pomegranate from Solapur District J Pharm. Sci. and Res.
xi Studies on Drought Tolerance of Medicinally Important Oil Yielding Plant Simarouba glauca YMER
  Agri-nanotechnology to enhance productivity and sustainable agriculture YMER
xii Effects of plant growth regulators on the carbohydrate accumulation in Simarouba glauca seedlings Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry
xiii Alterations in the Phosphorus Metabolism During Seed Germination of Simaroubaglauca Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry
xiv Biosynthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using Simarouba glauca DC Biological Forum – An International Journal
3 Dr. Kamlakar Harishchandra Patil   i Dolichandrone spathacea (L.F) K. Schum: A Threatened Biological Entity on The Coast of Mahharashtra. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.
ii Historical Perspective of Dolichandrone spathacea (L.F.) K. Schum. An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal Ajanta
iii Screening for potential site for conservation of Dolichandrone spathacea (L.F.) K. Schum. by using remote sensing technique. Chronicles of Humanities and Cultural Studies
iv   Additional information on the threatened Cryptocoryne cognata Schott (Araceae): A need for reassessment of the IUCN Red List status. Journal of Threatened Taxa
4 Dr. Vaidehi Baban Chopade i Ethnomedicinal uses of some pteridophytes from Konkan region of Maharashtra, India International journal of pharmaceutical and chemical sciences.
ii Variation in dimensions of cells of Xanthomonasaxonopodis pv .punicae causing bacterial blight of pomegranate International journal of pharmaceutical research and development
iii Biochemical changes in pomegranate fruits infected with Xanthomonasaxonopodis. Bioinfolet
iv Mineral content of Pomegranate fruits infected by Xanthomonasaxonopodis. Bioinfolet
v Effect of physical factors on Xanthomonasaxonopodispv. punicae.. International Journal of institutional pharmacy and life sciences
vi Effect of light on the growth of   Xanthomonas.causing bacterial blight of pomegranate Bionano frontier Journal of Science and Technology
vii Pteridophytic diversity from Kolhapur and Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra Tragectory
viii Use of biological agents to control XanthomonasAxonopodis PV.Punicae (Hingorani& Singh) Vision research journal for pure science
ix Effect of microclimatic factors with special reference to light intensity on leaf area of AthyrumHohenackerianum (Kunze) T. Moore. Vision research journal for pure science
x Synergistic effect of agrochemicals (Insecticides) on development of streptocycline resistant in Xanthomonasaxonopodis. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)
xi Diversity of Pteridophytes at higher altitudes of northern western ghats of Maharashtra (India). International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)
5  Dr. Ahilya Vitthal Waghmode   i Marine algal species as biosorbents for sequestering toxic heavy metals. Biological forum-An International Journal
ii Antioxidant potentials and total phenolic content of brown and red seaweeds harvested from the Sindhudurg coastal area, Maharashtra. Advances in Bioresearch Advances in Bioresearch
iii Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic activity of Some Common Seaweed along West Coast of Maharashtra. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
iv Occurrence and conservation status of Ceropegia anjaneria. International Journal Plant Science & Environment
v Gas chromatograpy-high resolution mass spectrometry analysis of Sargassum species. Indian Hydrobiology
vi Exploration of fucoxanthin and astaxanthin in brown algae ( Sargassum sp.) by high performance liquid chromatography,   Indian Hydrobiology,
vii Evaluation of Chemical, Antipsoriatic and Antiangiogenic Properties of Salt from Lonar Crater Lake Water. Asian Journal of Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
viii A New report of Hypnea spinella (C.Agardh), Kutzing from Sindhudurgh District of Maharashtra, India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences,
ix RP-HPLC profile of major phenolics from brown marine macroalgae. Journal of Applied Pharmacy
x  Diversity and Distribution of Seaweeds from the West Coast of Maharashtra. Journal of Algal Biomass Utilization
xi A New report of Rosenvingea orientalis (J.Ag.) Boergesen from Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra, India . Journal of Algal   Biomass Utilization
xii  Study of Blue-green algae from Lonar Lake. Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences,
xiii Phytochemical Screening and Isolation of Fucoxanthin content of Sargassum ilicifolium. International Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences
xiv Biosorption of lead from aqueous solution by brown seaweeds. Indian Journal of Applied Research
xv Application of Padina tetrastormatica for removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater. An International Journal of natural SCS
xvi Role of wild edible fruits as a Food resource International Journal of Pharmacy and Life Science
xvii Ex-Situ Conservation of some Rare Endemic and Medicinal plant species from Akola Taluka (MS) India. Bioscience Discovery
xviii Biosorption of Heavy Metals from Industrial wastewater by a Brown Alga Sargassum ilicifolium ( Turner) C. Advances in Plant Sciences
xix Biosorption of Copper  ( II) by Brown Seweed Sargassum ilicifolium (Turner) C. An International Quarterly Journal of Iife Science.
6 Dr.Sharada Jagannath Ghadage i Chroococcales from Satara district (M.S.), India. Bioinfolet
ii Distribution of blue green algae in rice field soils of Patan and Karadtahasils of Satara district, Maharashtra Journal of Flora and Fauna
iii Biodiversity of blue green algae from Satara district (M.S.) IJABPT
iv Non heterocystous BGA from paddy field soils of Patantahasil, Satara district, Maharashtra Bionanofrontier, Journal of Science and Technology
v Taxonomic enumeration of blue green algae from Patan and KaradTahasils, Satara district, Maharashtra Trajectory
vi The distribution of blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) from the paddy fields of Patan and Karad tehsils of Satara District, Maharashtra, India Journal of Threatened Taxa
vii Taxonomic enumeration of some Blue green algae from Karad  and its adjoining area. J o urnal Bhoomi
viii Chroococcalean blue green algae from the paddy fields of Satara District, Maharashtra, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa
ix Herbal drug: Ginger Medicinal plant Treasures of India
x Ecological and Quantitative Analysis of Blue green algae from paddy fields of Patan and Karad Tehsil, Satara District, Maharashtra. IJARSCT
xi Nutritional and in vitro Antioxident properties of Manikarahexandra Roxb. Fruit. YMER International Journal
7 Dr.Poonam Shrimant Panaskar i Ethnobotanical survey of some medicinal plants used by local people of Patan Tahsil of Maharashtra. Journal of Advance Plant Sciences
ii Pharmacognostical studies on leaf of Antidesma ghaesembilla Gaertn. A promising wild edible plant. Der Pharmacia Sinica
iii Ethnomedicinal and pharmacognostical studies on leaves of Toddalia asiatica L. Der Pharmacia Sinica.
iv Survey of ethnomedicinal plants from Kagal Tahsil of Kolhapur District (Maharashtra). Journal of Advance Plant Sciences.
v Pharmacognostical evaluation of Antidesma acidum Retz. Leaf a wild edible plant. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research.
vi GC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds in methanolic extract of Holigarna grahamii (wight) Kurz. International Journal of Herbal Medicine
vii In vitro antioxidant assesment of methanolic extract of Antidesma ghaesembilla Gaertn. leaves. International conference on “Plant research and resources managemen
viii Bromatological and nutritional screening on leaves of two species of Antidesma L. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
ix Nutritional and antioxidant assessment of fruits of Antidesma acidum Retz. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research.
x Nutritional, antioxidant and GCMS screening of Antidesma montanum Bl. Leaves. SSRG International Journal of Medical Science
xi Passiflora a Promising medicinal plant. Science, Technology and Development Journal
xii Preliminary phytochemical evaluation of Passiflora fruits.   International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology
xiii Nutritional and invitro antioxidant properties of Manilkara hexandra Roxb. Fruit. YMER International Journal
8 Dr. Smita Dilip Anekar i An account of algal diversity from the lakes of Shivaji University Campus Kolhapur (Maharashtra) India. Journal of Advanced Plant Sciences.
ii Study the physicochemical parameters and correlation coefficient of Attigre lake Kolhapur (Maharashtra). International Journal of Advanced and Applied Research
iii Determination of water quality index of some lakes around Kolhapur city Maharashtra. International Journal of Plant, Animal & Environmental Science
iv Seasonal variation in the physicochemical parameters of Vadanage lake, Kolhapur. Indian Hydrobiology
    v Seasonal fluctuation in the physicochemical parameters of Shiroli lake, Kolhapur. International J. of Ecology & Environment Sciences
9 Dr. Sudarshan Tanaji Charapale i Profiling OF Bioactive Compounds Of Amaranthus Dubius BY LC–MS/MS Analysis. Asian Journal of Science and Technology.
ii Antifungal Activity Of Organic Formulations: Dashparni, Agniastra, Bramhastra And Neemastra. Bioinfolet
iii Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Effects of Ethanol Extract of Morinda Citrifolia Fruit in Human Prostate Cancer Cell Line Asian Journal of Science and Technology
iv Antibacterial activity of Dashparni, Agniastra, Bramhastra and Neemastra the organic formulations. Bioinfolet
v Organic Farming Approach For Riliable And Sustainable Agriculture Practices. The Dickensian
vi Studies on Drought Tolerance of Medicinally Important Oil Yielding Plant Simarouba glauca YMER
10 Dr. Nivas Manohar Desai i Ascertaining role and importance of artificial diet and botanicals mediated serifeed for the strengthening of sericulture industry. Uttar Pradesh Journal Of Zoology
ii Studies on Drought Tolerance of Medicinally Important Oil Yielding Plant Simaroubaglauca. Ymer
iii Organic Farming Approach For Riliable And Sustainable Agriculture Practices. The Dickensian
iv Development of Junoniaiphita cramer (nyphaliae: Lepidoptera) on new larval food plant Asystasiagangetica (L.) T. Anderson. International Journal of Entemology Research
v Non digestive oligosaccharides of green coffee spent and their prebiotic efficiency. LWT- Food Scienvce and Technology.
vi Prebiotic oligosaccharide enriched green coffee spent cookies and their nutritional, physicochemical and sensory properties. LWT- Food Scienvce and Technology.
vii Green Coffee Nanoparticles:optimisation, in vitro bioactivity and bio-release property. J Microencapsul.
viii Microencapsulation of antioxidant phenolic compounds from green coffee. Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology
ix The chemistry of chlorogenic acid from green coffee and its role in attenuation of obesity and diabetes. Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology
x Effect of plant growth regulators on seed Germination and seedling growth of Colubrina asiatica L. Studia Rosenthaliana Journal for the Study of Research
xi Effect of exogenous application of plant growth regulators on physiology and secondary metabolite accumulation of Colubrina asiatica L. StudiaRosenthaliana (Journal for the Study of Research
xii Allelopathic effect of ranmodi ( Chromoleana odorata l.) Leaf Extracts on enzymatic antioxidant machinery of some coastal Plants  
xiii Insect herbivores, their distribution and host range in the Radhanagari and plantations forest of, Kolhapur district, Maharshtra . International Journal of Research
xiv Water quality assessment of the manasi estuary, Vengurla, Maharashtra central west coast of India. International Journal of Research
xv Insect herbovire community of amba reserved forest Kolhapur district, (MS), India. International Journal of Research
xvi Chemical characterization of Enzymatically treated Morinda Juice. Asian Journal of Biochemistry
xvii Allelopathic effects of leaf litter leachates of mangrove Excoecaria agallocha L.on rice seedlings. Allelopathy Journal
xviii In vitro Antioxidant properties of Colubrinaasiatica. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Asian journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development
xix Essential Oil Composition and Antibacterial Activity of ColubrinaAsiatica (L.) Brong. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development
xx In vitro Antioxidant Activities and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Asian Snakewood; Colubrinaasiatica (L.) Brong.. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants
xxi Rapid bioassay for the study of growth promoting activity of Morindapubescens leaf extract. Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction
xxii Ecological observations and GC-MS analysis of Methanolic extract of Sacoglossan ElysiaBangtawaensis (swennen). The Bioscan
xxiii Assessment of Salinity-Induced Antioxidative Defense System in Colubrinaasiatica Brongn. Journal of Stress Physiology and Biochemistry.
xxiv Physiological responses of two Morinda species under saline conditions. American Journal of Plant Physiology
xxv Screening of Some Coastal Plant Resources for Their Antioxidant Potential, Total Polyphenol and Flavonoid Content. Phcog J.
xxvi Free radical scavenging potential and antioxidant properties of Indian noni fruits, Nutraceuticals
xxvii Antiradical activity of Morinda pubescens fruits. Int. J. Pharma and Bio Science
xxviii Proximate composition and some physicochemical Properties of Morinda pulp. Journal of Applied Biology and Pharma. Tech.
xxix Analysis of Fatty Acids From MorindaPubescens Seed Oil Using GC-FID. Int. J. Pharma Res. Devl.
xxx Phytochemical screening of Morinda fruits. Bioinfolet.
xxxi Fatty Acid Profile Of Seed Oil Of Two Morinda Species Growing In Different Habitats' Journal of Pharmacy Research.
xxxii A review on ethnobotanical and medicobiological applications of Genus Morinda J. Ethnopharmacology
xxxiii Antioxidant potential of Morindapubescens fruits Journal of Pharmacy Research
xxxiv Biocemical changes during maturation of fruits of valuable medicinal plant Morinda. The Bioscan,
11 Miss. Ravisha Dada Namdas i Influence of Soil properties on Native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and their Distribution in soybean ( Glycine Max (L.)Merr.) Cultivation Biological Forum – An International Journal
12 Dr. Charushila Mohanrao Dalavi i Solanum: A valuable genus of sacred groves. The proceeding of National Conference on Sacred groves as repository for ethnomedicinal plants.
ii FTIR Spectroscopic Screening of Phytochemicals of Two Medicinally Important Species of Solanum Used in Preparation of Dashmula Formulation. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res.
iii Rapid multiplication of a rare medicinal plant Solanum anguivi Lam. International journal of Researches in Biosciences, Agriculture and Technology.
iv Efficient protocol for shoot regeneration via induction of embryos of a critically endangered medicinal plant Drimia razii Ansari. Int. J. Pharma. Bio. Sci.
v Assessment of phytoconstituents from Solanum anguivi Lam. In: The Proceeding of National Conference on Recent Advances in Physics and Natural Sciences
vi Isolation and identification of soil fungi from different localities of Kolhapur district of Maharashatra, India. International Journal of Research.
vii Rapid, reliable plantlet regeneration, hairy root induction and in vitro potential for solasodine alkaloid accumulation in an important medicinal plant Solanum virginianum. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture

Recognition / Awards / Fellowships / Memberships

Sr. No Name of Faculty Recognition Awarding Authority Year
1 Dr.Vijaya Krishna Nikam Recognition
Post-Graduation Teacher Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2020
 Research Guide   M.Phil, Ph.D. Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2020
2 Dr. Manasi Shirish Patil Recognition
Recognized Recognition as a Research Guide for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Shivaji University 2019
Post-Graduation Teacher Recognition Shivaji University 2018
Award
Young Plant Scientist Award 2021 Dehradun, Uttarakhand.   By association of Plant Science Researchers (APSR) Plantica Foundation 2021
Best paper presentation award for a paper entitled Effect of different plant growth regulators on seedling growth of Colubrin aasiatica National conference on Conservation and biodiversity banking organized by Arts Science and Commerce College, Ramanandnagar 2020.
State level Gunvant Shikshak Puraskar 2021   Avishkar Social Foundation Kolhapur (Maharashtra, India). 2021
Membership
Life membership   Sahyadri Botanical Club, Kolhapur 2022
Life membership   Association of Plant Science Research (MAPSR) 2021
Associate Editor of PLANTA – Research Book Series  
3 Dr. Kamlakar Harishchandra Patil   Recognition
Post-Graduation Teacher Shivaji University, Kolhapur 2020
Life membership    Mangrove Society of India 2016
Field Assistant NPCL 2012-2013
Project Fellow Mangrove Society of India 2014- 2015
4 Dr. Vaidehi Baban Chopade Post-Graduation Teacher Recognition Shivaji University 2022
Awards
Best poster presentation award AVISHKAR Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 2013
Best poster presentation award AVISHKAR Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 2014
5   Dr. Ahilya V. Waghmode   Post-Graduation Teacher Recognition Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 2022
Award  
  Young Scientist award DST-SERB, New Delhi. 2014
Best poster presentation award AVISHKAR Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 2011
Best poster presentation award Dept. of Botany, Shivaji University Kolhapur. 2019
Membership  
Life Member   Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu.   Life Member  
  Life Member   Mangrove Society of India (MSI), C/o National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, 403004.   Life Member  
Life Member   Microbiologist Society India.   Life Member  
6 Dr. Poonam Shrimant Panaskar UGC-BSR Research Fellowship UGC 2014 to 2016
7 Dr. Smita Dilip Anekar UGC-BSR  Research Fellowship UGC  2013-2017
8 Dr. Nivas Manohar Desai Young Scientist award DST-SERB, New Delhi. 2014
M. S. Swaminathan Research Fellow Award   Plantica Foundation, Deharadun, Uttarakhand 2021
Fellow of Association of   Plant Science researchers(FAPSR)- Deharadun, Uttarakhand 2020
Research Excellence Award Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru 2020
Young Scientist Award in Enginnering, Science and Medicine   VD Good, Chennai, India. 2019
Best Young Scientist Award Scire Science, Kochi, Kerala, India 2018
CSIR- NIO Project Assistant Fellow CSIR- NIMITLI 2013
CSIR MoFPI Project Associate SERB 2017
UGC Project Fellow UGC, New Delhi 2011
Life Member   Mangrove Society of India (MSI), C/o National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, 403004. Life Member
9 Ms. R. D. Namdas Fellowship: NET- JRF UGC-CSIR 2019
10   Dr. Charushila Mohanrao Dalavi BoS Member (Postgraduate meritorious alumnus) Vivekanand College (Autonomous), Kolhapur from 2018-19 to 2021-22.    
Best paper presentation award National Conference on Recent Advances in Physics and Natural Sciences a K. B. P. College, Uran, 2018  
UGC Sponsored UGC-BSR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) UGC 2015 to 2017
UGC Sponsored UGC-BSR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) UGC 2017 to 2018

Patents Presented / Published

Sr. No. Title Registered Country Status
1 Synthesis of blood cancer cell growth inhibitor using the extract of Opuntia and other herbs. Australian Granted
2 Device to dispense breast cancer medication.       Indian Published
3 A method to extract and synthesize organic cancer inhibitors from Simarouba glauca. Indian Published
4 Polyherbal formulations for the treatment of piles. Indian Published
5 Room fresheners, Air fresheners and Mosquito repellent of Geranium Indian Published
6 Device for synthesis of biodiesel from vegetable oil Indian Granted 
7 A two new composite herbal formulations with opuntia as an inhibitor of eukemia cancer cell development Indian Published
8 Simarouba glauca a composite natural formulation as an inhibitor of breast cancer cell development Indian Published
9 Animal detecting and alerting device for agricultural field. Indian Granted
10 An Apparatus for Removing Pb (II) Ions from An Aqueous Solution. German Granted
11 A System for Removal of Lead from Aqueous Solution Using Dried Biomass of Brown Algae. German Granted
12 A System for Isolation of Starch from Mangrove. German Granted
13 A system for producing vermicompost using leaf litter, vegetable residue and common weeds German Granted
14 Silkworm rearing Chamber Indian Granted
15 Animal detecting and alerting device for agriculture fields Indian Granted
16 Device to synthesize biodiesel from vegetable oil Indian Granted
17 Mosquito repellent Electric device UK Granted

Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Organized by Department

Sr. No Name of activity Activity Mode Date Beneficiary number Details
1 Workshop One day workshop on B. Sc. I Syllabus Offline 25th July 2019    17
2 International Conference on Advanced Research in Life Sciences International Conference Offline 27th and 28th March, 2018 256
3 Two Days Virtual International Conference on Research Interventions and Advancements in Plant Science   International Conference Virtual 15th & 16th June 2020 124
4 Two Day International Conference on Innovative Trends in Life Sciences International Conference Offline 11th and 12th March 2022 511
5 One Day National Conference On Advances in Agriculture and Technologies for Future National Conference Offline 12th Dec. 2022 350

Extension activities (MOU, Study Tour, Exhibition etc.)

Sr. No Activity Description Report
1. Guest lecture Lecture on Research opportunities in Botany Dr. N. M. Desai at SPK College, Sawantwadi under MOU
2. Hands on training Organized hands on training on Biofertilizer and tissue culture technique at Seema Biotech, Talsande under MOU
3. Wild vegetable exhibition and Recipes competition Arrangement of Wild vegetable festival and Recipes competition for social awareness about wild vegetables
4 International millet year Social awareness about the millets and their nutrition
5 Field visit Field study is an essential part of botany as plants are best studied in their natural habitat. Onsite Identification of plants, Study of ecosystem, plant and environment relationship, medicinal and other uses of plants.
6 Study tour B. Sc. I
7 Study tour B. Sc. II
8 Study tour B. Sc. III
9. Bonsai technique Hands on training on Bonsai Technique
10. Mushroom Cultivation Training Program Mushroom Cultivation Training Program for Skill development
11. Lead College Activity Health Benefits of Spirullina:- Production to Marketing”
12. Celebration of International Millet Year Guest lecture and Exhibition on millet and millet products

Facilities Available

Sr. No Name of the facility Model Year of purchase
1 Digital Eyepiece – Micro photographic Camera (2.0 Mega Pixel  ) System, Make -  Abbot & abbot, India DEC 2000 0906 2010
2 Oil Immersion Microscope ,   Make Olympus HB 2010
3 Students Microscope , Make – Olympus HAS 2011
4 Round Hot Plate (20cm Radius) , Make- Lab. Hosp., Mumbai.   2012
5 Dissecting Microscope, Make – Unilab GE -8 2012
6 Binocular Research Microscope, Make – Olympus MS – 24 Magnus 2013
7 LG Refrigerator PMG 4 – 314 2013
8 Magnus Monocular Microscope, Make :- Olympus    HAS   2013
9 Dissecting Microscope, Make- Unilab GE – 8 2013
10 Digital Balance   Contech 2013
11 BOD Incubator (BTI), Make:- Bio-Technics India.   BTI – 6, Sr. No. S1020 2013
12 Photoelectric Colorimeter,   2013
13 Hot Air Oven, Make:-Biotechnics India Ltd. UGC Grant   2013
14 Micro- Centrifuge, Make:-Remi   2013
15 Digital Camera, Make:- Sony, Model:- Ultra   2013
16 Lux Meter (Digital) 5000meter Range   2013
17 Digital Barometer   2013
18 Agriculture Sprayer – 16 Ltr., Make:- L. U. Shyoung Intelligent LS – 16 – 3 2014
19 Asia Power UPS, Make:- Asia Power UPS 2015
20 Lown mover (Make- Benson Make)   2015
21 LCD projector Screen, Wall fitting size-6’X4’   2016
22 LCD projector Screen, Wall fitting size-6’X4’   2016
23 Digital conductivity meter EQ6603 2016
24 Autoclave (Make- Biotechnics India, Model- BTI – 03) portable autoclave Stainless Steel Body ,Size:- 30 X 30cm   2017
25 Monocular Microscope Magnus Olympus   2018
26 Digital Centrifuge Remi Model 4 Cwith Speed Regulator  safely lead lock Digital speed meter & Timer 8 x 15 ml   2019
27 Magnus Monocular Laboratory Microscope Model HB 9011   2019
28 Distilled Water Plant Apparatus   2019
29 Hand Refractmeter   2019
30 Digital Balance Contech   2019
31 Digital Photoelectric Colorimeter   2019
Department Contact Details
# Name of the facility # Number
: Dr. Vijaya Nikam 9028473298
Dr. Manasi Patil 9226824947
Dept. Mail Id - [email protected]
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