Department of Botany

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Departmental Activities (2016-17)

BOTANICAL TOUR- Ayurvan, Bazargaon

The department of Botany, Hislop

College undertook a short tour to a

medicinal plant garden Ayurvan, in

Bazargaon, of Kondhali Forest Range

(District: Nagpur) on September 10,

2016. It was undertaken as a part of the

curriculum of PG students and a

technical report on the medicinal plants

encountered in the visit will be submitted as an internal assessment requisite.

The team was welcomed and addressed by Mr. Ambarish Ghatate and Mr. Mohit Sherekar

who have conceived and maintained the place. The students were taken on a guided tour

through the medicinal plant plots of the area. The plantations covered common medicinal

plants also plants devoted to depict the ethno-environmental practices encompassing

plants.

The second session included a quiz and an

interactive game session where the plants

were to be identified based on the description

given to them. The winners of both the

competitive sessions were encouraged with

certificates and saplings. The tour was highly

informative, educative and entertaining at the

same time.

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BOTANICAL TOUR- Ramtek

On September 20, 2016, the department of

Botany, Hislop College engaged a batch of 57

students of B.Sc. Semester I in a one day

Botanical tour to the vicinity of Khindsi lake

near Ramtek, District: Nagpur. The

surrounding area of the lake offered a

plethora of vegetation to be seen and studied

in their natural habitat. After this plant

identification session, the students were

occupied with games which were played with

the aim of engendering appreciation of

Biodiversity. Three groups of 18 -20 students

each, competed for 2 games of plant

recognition and one for developing awareness

for natural surroundings through sights and

sounds.

SCIENCE Talk

I. Dr. R S Badere

The Department of Botany, under the

banner of “Science Talk” collaborated

with Department of Botany, RTM,

Nagpur University, Nagpur to organize

a lecture on ‘Site Directed

Mutagenesis’ on 19th September 2016.

The speaker for the programme was Dr

R. S. Badere, Assistant Professor at

Department of Botany, RTM, Nagpur

University. He introduced the students to the very basic of Mutagenesis and specially

emphasizing on Site directed Mutagenesis. He discussed the Spontaneous mutation, enormity of

Recombinant technology. He explained the use of PCR in site directed mutagenesis.

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II. Dr. S B Nandeshwar

The Department of Botany, organized a

lecture on ‘Development of genetically

modified cotton for insect and disease

resistant using Agrobacterium tumifaciens

and Meristem cell’ on 4th February 2017.

The speaker for the programme was Dr S.B.

Nandeshwar, a Principle Scientist at Central

Institute for cotton Research, Nagpur. He

addressed the students pursuing post

graduation in the department. He

introduced the students to the very basic of

Transgenic plants and specially emphasizing

on development of genetically modified

cotton for insect and disease resistant using

Agrobacterium tumifaciens and Meristem

cell. Further in his talk, Dr Nandeshwar explained the discovery of Baccilus thurigensis, isolation

of Cry IA protein and its use for creating disease resistance plants. Dr Nandeshwar delightfully

took questions from the students and interacted with them.

III. Dr. N.M.Dongarwar

The Department of Botany, under the banner

of “Science Talk” organized a lecture on

‘Programmed Cell Death. The speaker for the

programme was Dr N.M. Dongarwar, who is

an Assistant Professor at PGT Department of

Botany, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur. Dr.

Dongarwar introduced the students to the

concept of programmed cell death. He discussed the types of cell death, and also emphasized on

importance of PCD in the life cycle of plants. Further in his talk, Dr Dongarwar, discussed in details

about senescence, and types of senescence. Dr Dongarwar delightfully took questions from the

students and interacted with them

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Green Window

Students of class IX, Jain Heritage School visited the Department of Botany, Hislop College on 7th

October 2016. Followed by students of class X on 20th October 2016, to learn about the basics and

applied aspects of Botany. The department showcased a presentation on floriculture, mushroom

cultivation, Vermicompost practices and tissue culture techniques. This day of interaction unfolded

many queries of students regarding to the subject specialties and career opportunities. The

Department received an enthusiastic and zestful feedback from the students and the teachers.

CAREER ORIENTED COURSE: Allied Agricultural Skills

The first edition of RTMNU certified Allied Agricultural course was undertaken by the department of

Botany for the students pursuing various courses in the college. The

course incepted on September 28, 2016 with a three module course plan

including Floriculture, Mushroom Cultivation and Vermicomposting. A

batch of 30 students undertook the course for this season. At the end of

the course, Feedback was taken from the students for further analysis

Over all competence of the resource persons was scored above average

and the head of extent of course coverage was given an average score

by the students. With a further analysis of the feedback forms; the

department is determined to rectify the shortcomings. The course

culminated with a Course-end examination.

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FLOWER SHOW

Department of Botany organized the XIII Annual Flower Show on 3 and 4 December 2016,

celebrating the tradition of showcasing wide range of flowers grown and nurtured in the

College premises. This edition of the show was inaugurated by Dr. Sudipta Singh, Secretary

Hislop Education Society Mr in presence of of Dr.Dipti Christian, Principal, Hislop College.

Prominently present for the show was Mr.Prem Masih, Director UCNITA and Vice Chairman

Hislop Education Society. ‘Papilion’, a Sit and Draw competition for school students as a part

of Flower Show was a success among the stuents who participated in big numbers. Around

seven prominent city schools with around hundred students participated in the competition.

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PRIZES

I. The Department of Botany, Hislop College, won

12 prizes at the Nagpur Garden Club and

Hitavada Monsoon Show. The show was held

on 11th September 2016 in Kusum Tai

Wankhede Hall.

o FIRST PRIZES 2 o SECOND PRIZES 5 o THIRD PRIZE 3 o CONSOLATION PRIZE 2

II. Botany department participated in the Annual

Flower show 2017, organized BY Nagpur Garden

Club and Hitavada on 8th and 9th January 2017

and won 7 Prizes,

o FIRST PRIZES 2 o SECOND PRIZES 3 o THIRD PRIZE 2 o CONSOLATION PRIZE 1

III. Department was also awarded 8 Prizes Friends

International Flower Show organized by Friends International and NMC on 14 and 15

January 2017.

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IV. Botany Department participated in the Annual

Flower show 2017 organized by Vidhan Bhawan,

PWD and Departments of Nurseries and Garden

Nagpur on 25 and 26 January 2017. Department

bagged four prizes:

o FIRST PRIZES 1 o SECOND PRIZES 3

TRAINING MODULE FOR C.R.P.F

A 6 day workshop on Floriculture, Vermicomposting Mushroom cultivation and Basic

tissue cultural practices was conducted by the department from March 20 – 25, 2017.

The workshop included theory as well as hands-on and onsite training. The

programme was conducted as a consultancy on the request of CRPF. The objective of

the module was to train them about the basic concepts of the above practices

through visual aids. To make the comprehension more lucid, the faculty members

also provided an onsite demonstration.

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

o As a part of the Wildlife Week celebrations 2016-17

by the Maharashtra State Forest Department, a

wildlife quiz was organized at the Banyan hall of

Chitnavis center on October 5, 2016. A three

member team of Rushant Dhanwatey (B.Sc Sem I)

Ramthampuia Reang (B.Sc Sem I) and Aditya

Ankari (M.Sc Sem III Botany), representing the

Department of Botany, Hislop College, secured

second position

o Mr. Mrunal Warhade -Research student, won 3rd Prize

for Oral Presentation, ‘Influence of different Salts and

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Carbon concentration on multiple shoot induction through recurrent

regeneration in Celosia cristata at National Conference on Advances and

Innovations in Plant Sciences GVISH, Amravati,29 Feb- 1st March 2016

o Mohd. Jaffer-PG student presented, ‘In vitro screening

of Gliocladium virens against wilt and leaf blight of

Chrysanthemum sp’ at 11th Maharashtra StateInter-

University Research Convention –‘AVISHKAR -2016’, and

cleared -STAGE II and III.

He participated at 11th State Inter –University Research Convention

AVISHKAR-2016 held at Swami Ramanand Teerth MarathwadaUniversity,

Nanded (MS) during January 27-19, 2017

o Ms. Alisha David & Ms. Ashwini Rangari- PG student

competed in Inter Collegiate Science Project

Competition, held in Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya on

22nd October 2016, for their working model, ‘Waste

Water Management through Moringa Seeds’ and won

the consolation prize.

Ms. Deepika Rajendra Sarda Awarded Late.Smt.

Kamala Nautamal Trivedi Prize by RTM, Nagpur

University for obtaining highest percentage of

marks in Subject Botany (B.Sc I, II,III) at 103rd

Convocation.

Mr. Fiyaz Ahmed a PG student cleared NET in 2016.

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Mr.Paresh Ninawe- joined as JRF at GVISH, Amravati under

BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences)-DAE Project

o Ms.Deepka Sarda -PG student competed in Students

Video Making Competion held in Dr.Ambedkar

College,Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur , organized by Indian

Women Scie ntists’ Association on 28th February 2017 on

the theme Life Made Easy by Science and Technology – was

awarded 3RD Prize for video titled ‘Floriculture: A New

Start up’

o Ms.Farkhanda Khan participated and presented a ppt

presentation in ‘Scintillation 17 Vital Application of Basic

Sciences’ a state level competion for undergraduate

students organized by Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science,

wardha on 1st March 2017 for her topic, ‘Development of

drought tolerance in plants by genetic Modification’.

o Mr Benson Abraham & Mr. Aditya Ankari

participated in the Inter-University Best

Seminar Competition, organised by GVISH,

Amrawati in association with Indian

Science Congress. The theme of the

competition was “Biotechnology & the

Future Prospects”

PH.D AWARDED

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o Ms.Nanda Yawlikar -“Autecology and phytochemistry of two

taxa of Malvaceae and Sterculiaceae with brief discussion on their

taxonomic positions.” under Dr. M. Bhowal dt: 22 April, 2016

o Mr. Laxmikant N. Borkar-“A Melittopalynological

Investigation of Honeys from Apis Dorsata hives collected from forest

area of Chandrapur District Maharashtra state” under Dr.D.M.Mate

dt: 26 May, 2016

o Smt. Prachi Ashish Lambat -“Climate Change & its Impact on

the Diseases of Agricultural Crops of Nagpur District” under Dr. K.J.

Cherian dt. 09 November, 2016.

o Mr. Mrunal Warhade was awarded doctorate degree working

on “A study on micropropagation and secondary metabolite

production in a few ornamental plants.” under Dr. R S Badere dt: 11

February,2017

STAFF ACHIEVEMENT

o Ms. Parama Majumdar was awarded 3rd Prize for her presentation entitled,

“Protein Profiling of Galled and Ungalled leaves of Alastonia Scholaris” in

National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Plant Sciences’ organized by

Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad, Department of

Botany in association with Marathwada Botanical Society, Aurangabad on 1-2

March 2017.

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PUBLICATIONS

o Diversity of Aeromycoflora in Indoor and Outdoor Environment, Meraj-ul –

Haque, Mousumi Bhowal and Aparna Patil: Imperial Journal of

Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-2 (8) pp. 240-244 2016 ISSN: 2454-1362

PAPER PRESENTED

o Dr. Mousumi Bhowal presented a paper entitled, “Invitro antihelminthic activity

of Calotropis procera on life cycle of Meloidogyne incognita” in National

Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Plant Sciences’ organized by Dr.Babasaheb

Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad, Department of Botany in

association with Marathwada Botanical Society, Aurangabad on 1-2 March 2017.

o Ms. Parama Majumdar presented a paper entitled, “Protein Profiling of Galled

and Ungalled leaves of Alastonia Scholaris” in National Conference on ‘Recent

Trends in Plant Sciences’ organized by Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada

University Aurangabad, Department of Botany in association with Marathwada

Botanical Society, Aurangabad on 1-2 March 2017.

o Dr.Shivani Dongarwar presented a paper entitled “Effect of different treatments

on germination of Bixa orellanal” in National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in

Plant Sciences’ organized by Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

Aurangabad, Department of Botany in association with Marathwada Botanical

Society, Aurangabad on 1-2 March 2017.

o Ms. Sangeeta Sharma presented a paper entitled, “Phytochemical analysis and

antimicrobial activity of Tridax procumbens” in National Conference on ‘Recent

Trends in Plant Sciences’ organized by Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada

University Aurangabad, Department of Botany in association with Marathwada

Botanical Society, Aurangabad on 1-2 March 2017.