Department of Botany
Establishment / mile stones:
Established in June 1945
| Head of the Department | Year |
| Mr. S. V. Shevade (Principal | 1945-1950 |
| Dr. S. S. Lele | 1950-1954 |
| Mr. K. T. Gupte | 1954-1962 |
| Mr. P. N. Deshmukh | 1962-1992 |
| Dr. P. S. Kokate | 1992-2003 |
| Mr. G. S. Kulkarni | 2004-2017 |
| Dr. M. M. Patwardhan | 2017-2022 |
| Mr.S.A.Apate | 2022-2024 |
| Dr.S.S.Kadam | 2024 onwards |
| Name of the faculty | Work done as |
| Prof. G. S. Kulkarni | Member of the organizing committee |
| Dr. M.M. Patwardhan | Member of the organizing committee & As a Reportier for session I |
| Prof. S. A. Apate | Member of the organizing committee & As a Reportier for session II |
| Dr. S.S. Kadam | Member of the organizing committee |
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 |
Lab Information Details
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
Medicinal Plant Shade-net- house 20 X 24 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
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
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
Department has organized Workshop on “Fruit processing and preservation” of summer fruits in Konkan under Entrepreneurship and Skill Development program on 3rd, 4th and 5th May, 2017. 12 Students participated in this workshop and learnt preparation of 12 different products from Mango, Kokum, Karvanda, Jambhul etc.
Department conducted “Certificate course in Simple techniques of Plant Propagation” from September-January 2017-18 under Entrepreneurship and Skill Development program. The basic aim was to provide basic hands on training of preparation of plantlets of different plants by using different types of propagules so that they can try to develop the nursery in future. 27- F. Y. B. Sc. Students completed this course.
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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| 6 | Chief Expert Dr. Renuka Thergaonkar
(Ph.D. in cosmetic technology) Director, R & D Global Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai, and Ex- Head Cosmetic & Perfumery Department V. G. Vaze College, Mumbai, |
One day workshop on ‘Herbal Cosmetics’ 2nd March 2019 |
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| 7 | Chief Expert Shri Niranjan Kolekar, Director, Eco-support Pvt. Ltd. Thane |
Workshop on ‘Green Avenues’ 25th January 2020. |
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| 8 | Dr. A.B. Mirgal Department Head- Pharmacognosy and Botany Center, Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. LTD., At Kaniya Dist. Anand, Gujarat . |
Seminar on Medicinal Plants 14 March 2022 |
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| 9 | Prof. Milind Sardesai Professor, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Topic – Carnivorous Plants 6th February 2023 |
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| 10 | Dr.Mandar N. Datar, M. Sc., Ph. D Scientist D at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, India |
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 |
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.
Student’s participation in workshop
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.
Student’s participation
Mr. Hazim Kazi (F.Y.B.Sc.) secured 3rd prize (worth Rs. 2000/-) in project competition on “Palms of west coast of India” organized by National society of Friends of Trees, Mumbai. 9 students (from department) participated in this competition
Three students Miss. Pooja D. Pawar (T.Y.B.Sc.), Miss. Shalaka S. Warekar and Miss. Siddhi V. Shirke (S.Y.B.SC.) presented the research papers at National seminar on Emerging trends in basic sciences at Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science college, Vikhare-Githane, Rajapur on 30th January 2018
Two students Shraddha A. Gavankar and Aarti S. Padhye (S. Y. B. Sc.) participated in Workshop on conservation of lateritic plateaus and their biodiversity at Chaukul, Near Amboli on 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
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
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 |  |
Extension and consultancy work:
Delivered a power point presentation on “Biodiversity of Konkan” for junior college students on 30th July 2015.
Delivered a power point presentation on Mushroom cultivation in “ Swayam Rojgar Shibir” organized by Marathi Department in collaboration with Khadi Gramodyog, Maharashtra
Delivered a power point presentation on “Gad kot Sanwardhan Kalachi garaj” in a seminar organized by history Department of Sadguru Gadge Maharaj College on 30th January 2016.
Acted as resource person for two day workshop on Herbal Medicine and Society at Indira Institute of Pharmacy, Sadavali, Devrukh on 31st January 2016.
Delivered lecture on “World Wet Land Day” for NSS students on 2nd Feb.2015
Delivered lecture on “World Wet Land Day” for Nature Club students on 2nd Feb.2015
Under skill development program, a power point presentation on Bamboo production- Opportunities in business by Shri.Sanjiv Karpe, Director (CIBRT) was organized on Thursday, 28th Jan,2016.
Department of Botany organized a program in collaboration with Social forestry department a field visit and discussion on occasion of International Forest Day at Late Uttamrao Patil Jaiva vividhata udyan, Khanu. F.Y. B.Sc. Botany students participated in this program.
Competitions organized
Department of Botany organized a poster presentation and PowerPoint presentation competition on 1st March 2019 on subject “Herbs used in cosmetics”.
In poster presentation competition 21 students in 12 teams took part and in power point presentation competition 11 students in 9 teams participated. Judging was done by Dr. Smita Gore, Dr. Madhura Mukadam and Prof. G. S. Kulkarni.
Department of Botany organized a poster presentation and PowerPoint presentation competition on 21st January 2020 under the theme Environmental Awareness on the subjects
‘Zero waste’ my ideas
Need of rain water harvesting
Can we decrease water/soil pollution?
For this competition the students were allowed to participate individually as well as a team of two students.
In poster presentation competition 21 students in 12 teams took part and in power point presentation competition 11 students in 7 teams participated. Judging was done by Dr. Prashant Andage from Mumbai University Sub-centre and Prof. G. S. Kulkarni Ex-Head, Dept of Botany, GJC, Ratnagiri.
Student Botanical Excursions
Organised a field trip for junior college students to study the mangrove vegetation on 20th December 2015.
Arranged a field visit for R.B.Shirke high school students for identification of medicinal plants in October 2015.
At Fansop Plateau in July 2017 S.Y. and T.Y. students
At Kas Plateau, Satara in October 2017 F.Y. , S.Y. ,T.Y. Students
At NARI- Phaltan, BSI-Pune, Wheat Rust Research Station, Mahabaleswar in January 2018 T.Y. Students
At KONBAC- Kudal, Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurla, in March 2018 S.Y.Students
At Late Uttamrao Patil Jaiva vividhata udyan, Khanu. F.Y. B.Sc. Botany students, March 2018
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 |
Student Support Facilities – such as departmental library / remedial-bridge courses, e-study material, departmental scholarships, research guidance, etc.
i. Departmental library: >300 books
ii. E books > 46
iii. Videos and animations > 200
iv. Transparencies >200
v. Charts >90
vi. PPTs > 150
vii. Permanent Slides > 800
viii. Research guidance: Guidance for research project competitions such as Marathi vidnyan parishad, Shodhvedh, Avishkar. Guidance for research paper preparation and presentation.
ix. WhatsApp groups of the students and faculty
x. Google classroom of Botany students
Power point presentations
Charts
Reference books
e – Books
Text books in library
Google classroom
Flip classroom
e – Learning on Face book page of department
Prof. G. S. Kulkarni and Dr. S. S. Kadam elected as member of Working Committee of Paryavaran sanstha an NGO, Ratnagiri For the tenure of 3 Years from 2016 to 2019
Dr. M.M. Patwardhan and Prof S.A. Apate are Life members of Paryavaran sanstha an NGO, Ratnagiri
Participation of faculty in Seminar “Effects of Broadening of National Highway ” by Sub centre – Mumbai University & Environmental Society, Ratnagiri on 22th April 2017
Department of Botany organized, Nature-walk open for all citizen with Paryavaran Sanstha, Ratnagiri to observe Monsoon Flora at Phansop Plateau near Ratnagiri where more than 100 participants enjoyed the nature walk.
Organization of World Forest Day with Social Forestry Department At Late Uttamrao Patil Biodiversity Park Khanu 21st March 2018
Department of Botany organized, Nature-walk open for all citizen with Paryavaran Sanstha, Ratnagiri to observe Monsoon Flora at Lakshmi Nagar, Vimantal Plateau near Ratnagiri on 19 August 2018 where more than 100 participants enjoyed the nature walk.
World environment day-5th June–
On the occasion Two days National virtual Conference was organized on 5th and 6th June 2020 on the theme ‘Biodiversity and sustainable development’ report of which is given separately.
World Mangrove day – 26th July –
On this occasion the department has conducted an online quiz for the students of our college in which 87 students participated. E-Certificates were issued to the participants who had scored more than 50% marks.
On 1st August a virtual lecture was delivered by Dr. Mangal Patwardhan on ‘Mangroves – Strugglers in Nature’ which was also uploaded on the facebook page of the department.
World Wetland Day- 2nd Feb 2021–
Online lecture on Google meet of Mr. Vishal Magdum, Director ‘Tropical forestry and Biodiversity Research Centre’ and alumni of our college, on ‘Riparian zone as wetland’ was organized to explain the riverside area as the wetlands. The lecture was followed by the visit to riparian wetland at Pomendi on 3rd Feb 2021 between 9.00 am to 12.00 noon where Mr. Vishal Magdum showed and explained the locations and development of riparian wetlands on site. 25 students and 4 faculty members enjoyed the field visit by following the restrictions and regulations of pandemic COVID 19.
National Science day, 28th February 2021
On this occasion the department had developed a science online quiz having questions related to science day and light in relation to plants. The quiz was open from 28th February to 2nd March for all students from our college as well as other colleges. We received good responses from the students. Students of colleges from Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, J and K etc participated in this online quiz. Total students participated is 795 from more than 80 colleges and 5 universities. Students scoring marks above 50% were given e- certificates.
On 28th February the department had started the ‘You-tube’ channel named ‘Gjc Botany’ to spread scientific knowledge among students and the entire community. The first video uploaded is on the ‘Celebration of National Science Day 2021’. Henceforth the uploading of videos will be a continuous process.
International Forest Day
21st March 2021, is the International Forest Day. On this occasion, on 20th March, Prof. Sharad Apate delivered a lecture on “Floral diversity of Konkan” for F.Y., S.Y., T.Y.B.Sc. Botany students.
The field visit on the occasion of World forest day was jointly organised with Social forestry, Ratnagiri, on 22nd March 2021 at Shri Uttamrao Patil Biodiversity Park, Khanu, Ratnagiri. Thirteen students from S.Y.B.Sc and T.Y.B.Sc. participated in the program accompanied by Prof. Sharad Apate and Dr. Sonali Kadam. Wanpal of social forestry, Mr.Subhash Nachankar accompanied and guided the students about nursery care and development for the forest saplings.
Such as departmental library / remedial-bridge courses, e-study material, departmental scholarships, research guidance, etc.
i. Departmental library: >300 books
ii. E books > 46
iii. Videos and animations > 200
iv. Transparencies >200
v. Charts >90
vi. PPTs > 150
vii. Permanent Slides > 800
viii. Research guidance: Guidance for research project competitions such as Marathi vidnyan parishad, Shodhvedh, Avishkar. Guidance for research paper preparation and presentation.
ix. Whats-App groups of the students and faculty
x. Google classroom of Botany students
xi. Career Guidance:
Vidya Samiti – Constitution with members
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| Sr. No. | Name | Chairperson |
| 1 | Dr. M. M. Patwardhan. (Head, Department of Botany) | |
| 2 | Dr. Dilip Nagvekar. (Ex-Director, Regional Coconut Research Station, Bhatye, Ratnagiri) | External Member |
| 3 | Prof. S. A. Apate. (Faculty) | Member |
| 4 | Dr. S. S. Kadam. (Faculty) | Member |
| 5 | Prof. R. P. Godbole. (Faculty) | Member |
| 6 | Dr. A. B. Mirgal. (Faculty) | Member |
| 7 | Mrs. N.M. Mandavkar. (Laboratory assistant) | Member |
| 8 | Mr. G. D. Shinde. (Laboratory assistant) | Member |
| 9 | Two lab attendants | Member |
| 10 | Two Students from F.Y.B.Sc. | Member |
| 11 | Two Students from S.Y.B.Sc. | Member |
| 12 | Two Students from T.Y.B.Sc. | Member |
Alumni support
Donation By Dr. Manjushree Deodhar for Late Prof P. N. Deshmukh Annual Memorial Program July 2017
35 Photo-exhibits donated to Department of Botany by students of Late Prof P.N. Deshmukh.
Donation for Student activities by Prof G.S. Kulkarni Head, Department of Botany on the day of Retirement
Social media face-book page link: https://m.facebook.com/Department-of-BotanyGJC-Ratnagiri-277091992697035/