Department of Botany

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WELCOME to department of Botany
The Department of Botany was established with the UG programme (B.Sc.) on 15th June 1985. The department has played an important role in developing interest of students in Botany. The department always emphasizes the interacting teaching for the teaching and learning process along with demonstration method for practical experiments, Online mode of teaching is also applied as and when needed.

Presently, qualified CHB teachers are involved in teaching, learning and evaluation as well as extension, co-curricular, extra-curricular and cultural activities. The department has well equipped and furnished laboratory and ICT facilities. The teachers and students actively participate in various activities organized under the banner of Botanical Society. The department has a Nature club also. Recently in 2020-21, a certificate course in “Mushroom Production” has been introduced.

Working Faculty___

Ms Shital S. Doijod

(M.Sc., B.Ed., SET)

Assistant Professor (CHB)

Mr. Akash V. Dadmal

(M.Sc., B.Ed., SET)

Assistant Professor (CHB)

Ms Varsha Y. Kosamshile

(M.Sc., SET)

Assistant Professor (CHB)

Ms. Manjusha S. Therkar

(M.Sc., B.Ed.)

Assistant Professor (CHB)

Ms. Priya Raut

(M.Sc.,B.Ed.)

Assistant Professor (CHB)

Mr. Zampali S. Badawat

Laboratory Assistant

Mrs. Samidha S. Nakade

Laboratory Attendant

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Prof. Mrs. Vasanti K. Rewatkar (Retired)

(M.Sc., B. Ed. Ph.D.)

Professor and Head Of Department

· Bachelor of Science with CBZ Group

· Master of Science

· Certificate Course in “Mushroom production”

· Patent filed

· Botanical Society and Nature Club

· Botanical Garden

· Digital Herbarium

· Green Audit

· Remedial coaching Classes

· PPT Bank and Question Bank

· Recorded videos and You Tube channel

· Attempts are made to create harmonious and good learning atmosphere

· Well-coordinated faculty members which strive hard for the betterment of Department

· Faculty has authored text books and Practical manuals for Gondwana University students.

· University results the best and produced meritorious students

· Faculty is Student friendly

· Non-teaching staff is well knowledgeable

1. International Web Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (IWCSET-2020).

2. National workshop on intellectual Property Right

3. International women’s Day

4. Workshop on Gender Sensitization

5. National Science Day Celebration & Student seminar competition.

6. International Ozone Layer Conservation Day celebration

7. World Wetland Day

8. Workshop on formation of New CBCS Pattern.

9. Workshop on Revised Accreditation and Assessment Framework

10. E-Quiz on COVID-19 Awareness,

11. Excursion Tours.

12. Seed Ball preparation (protection of seeds from rodents, birds & animals after sowing by making seed balls)

13. QR Codes given to plants to access information instantly.

14. Students are encouraged and guided to participate in various competitive examinations.

15. Students are motivated towards higher education by arranging guest lectures of eminent personalities

16. Bright students are given special attention.

17. Articles related to Botany collected from

18. Newspapers are displayed on the display board to enhance their knowledge

At Lokbiradari Prakalp, Hemalkasa.
At Atal Bihari Vajpayee Botanical Garden, Visapur
At Mushroom Cultivation (G.B.S. Mushrooms), Visapur

Prof. Mrs. Vasanti K. Rewatkar

Research Papers Published

1. Studies of Trace Elements in Some Varieties of Rice (Oryzasativa) by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique. Asian Journal of Chemistry 13 (1), 206

2. MICROELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF RICE (ORYZA SATIVA) USING ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROSCOPIC (EDXRF) TECHNIQUE, I.J.B.A.T, Issue 2, Vol.2 May 2014, P. 469-417

3. Mediation for Healthy Environment and Sustainable Development, Int. J. of Life Sciences 1 (A2), 204-206

4. STUDIES ON POLLEN STORAGE AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS IN ORYZA SATIVA L., I.J.B.A.T, Issue 2, Vol.2 May 2015, P. 304-305

5. EFFECTS OF ABIOTIC AND BIOTIC STRESS ON PLANTS, I.J.B.A.T, Issue 2, Vol.2 Feb 2016, P. 131-132

6. APICULTURE: A TOOL OF SELF EMPLOYMENT, I.J.B.A.T, Issue (VII), Vol.II, May 2019:36-38, e-ISSN,2347-517x, Impact Factor 5.365, Peer reviewed Journa

7. STUDIES OF POLLEN VIABILITY, IN SOME LOCAL AND USEFUL VARIETIES OF Oryza sativaL. (RICE), I.J.B.A.T, Issue (VII), Vol.III, Sept.2018:204-206

8. INDIA AS MEGA BIODIVERSITY NATION: A FANTASTIC “ETHNOBOTANICAL MUSEUM, I.J.B.A.T, Issue (VII), Vol.III, Sept.2018:204-206

9. MUSHROOM CULTIVATION: A BEST PRACTICE, Studies in Indian Place Names 40 (31), 187-189, 2394-3114, Impact Factor-6.3,UGC Care Listed Journal

10. MICROELEMENTAL STUDY OF ORYZA SATIVA L. SEEDS, ROMANIA J. BIOPHYSICS, Vol. 30, No. 3, P. 105-112, BUCHAREST,2020, ISSN, 1220-515x, Impact Factor1.39, Peer Reviewed, Indexed and Refereed Journal

11. Organic Farming: Opening New Doors for Better Future, J. of Research and Development, ISSN 2230-9578

12. GREEN MANURE FOR INCREASING YIELD OF RICE CROP, GREEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT, Annals of Medical& Health Sciences Research, ISSN 2141-9248

13. Echinops echinatus Roxb.- A Novel Drug in the COVID-19 Pandamic Era

Annals of Medical& Health Sciences Research, e-ISSN 2277-9205

14. Zero budget farming in Eastern Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra State

Books Published

1. Botany B.Sc Sem-II Angosperm Taxonom (CBCS) Paper-I & Paper-II (GUG Syllabus), G C Publication, ISBN No 978-93-87558-21-2

2. Botany B.Sc Sem-III (CBCS) Paper-I & Paper-II (GUG Syllabus)

Meherbaba Publication ISBN 978-93-87558-21-2

3. Botany B.Sc Sem-IV (CBCS) Paper-I & Paper-II (GUG Syllabus)

Meherbaba Publication, ISBN 978-93-87558-21-1

4. Botany B.Sc Sem- V (CBCS) Paper-I & Paper-II (GUG Syllabus) G C Publication, ISBN No 978-93-87558-28-1

5. Botany B.Sc Sem-VI (CBCS) Paper-I & Paper-II (GUG Syllabus)

Himalaya Publication ISBN No. 978-93-89951-84-4

Ku. Nakshtra Anande secured second prize in University level cultural programme
Mr. Makarand Shambharkar secured 3rd Prize in University level Seminar organized by Department of Botany, Anand Niketan College, Anandwan on 28th Feb. 2020.
Ku. Mrunali Vitthal Dodke student bagged second prize in Uni. Level competition.
Mr. Saroj Lanjekar bagged second prize in the Essay competition organized by Jangal Journey Group.

DEPARTMENT RESULTS

Winter 2020:

B.Sc. Sem-I: 95 %

Sem-III: 100 %

Sem-V: 97 %

Summer 2021:

B.Sc. Sem-II: 97 %

Sem-IV: 100 %

Sem-VI: 100 %

Dr. Sushil G. Kunjalwar (Asso. Professor in Botany at Nutan Adarsh M.V. Umrer)
Ms. Seema B. Hedau (Head Mistress at Mumbai)
Ms. Vaishali J. Barde (Teacher in Nagpur)
Dr. Ganesh B. Hedawoo (Asso. Professor in Botany at Shivaji Sci. College Amaravati)
Ms. Priti Pise (Teacher at Bina M. P.)
Ms. Sarika Khobragade (Teacher)
Dr, Prashant G. Borkar (Assist. Professor at J.B. Science college Wardha)
Dr. Tulshiram L. Dadmal (Assist. Professor)
Dr. Ganpat D. Deshmukh (Assist. Professor at R.M.G. College Nagbhid)
Dr. Jyotsana D. Ramteke (Assist. Professor at Guru Nanak College Ballarpur)
Mr. Shekhar S. Yadav (LIC)
Dr. Bapu Shende (Dr. Ambedkar College Diksha Bhoomi Nagpur)
Dr. Laxmikant Borkar (Assist. Professor in Botany at Morgaon Arjuni)
Mr. Nitin M. Ninawe (Lecturer, at D.B.A. Jr. College, Aheri)
Dr. Sandeep G. Yenchalwar (NET, JRF, GATE, SET)
Dr. Humeshwar Anande (Assist. Professor at Gram Geeta M.V. Chimur)
Dr. Manoj Thakare (Assist. Professor at Kalameswar)
Ms. Ashwini D. Shrirame (Assist. Professor Shri DMV Nawargaon)
Ms. Sonam K. Bandod (Assist. Professor at YCAS College Lakhandur)

2020-21

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