Department of Botany

Introduction.

Botany Department was established in 1965 before this it was a Biology Department. The post graduation in botany started in 1974 after the establishment of Science College due to sincere efforts of Prof. R.M. Patel the doyen of the department. The first batch of students passed out in 1976, Till date 30 batches came out successfully with their post graduation degree and every year about 5-6 students got a place in the merit list of the D.A.V.V. During the last 30 years the department has provided facilities in research of high order both in quality and quantity. The department has a cluster of eminent teachers and researchers whose contribution deserves reverential acknowledgement. Later on Prof. R.P. Shah, Dr. C.M. Solanki contributed to guide the destiny of the department. The present Microbiology department was established by the Botany department under the able guidance of Dr. C.M. Solanki. There are well furnished and well equipped laboratories for undergraduate and post graduate classes. The museum of the department was set by Prof. R.M. Patel who has taken keen interest in excursion for the collection of unique plants and specimens. Subsequently Prof. R.P. Shah and Dr. C. M. Solanki carried out the upgradation of the museum.  Department has well maintained botanical garden with unique and rare plants including plants of medicinal value. There is a permanent caretaker for the garden. In both museum and garden new specimens and plants are being added by taking students for excursion. There is a departmental library for postgraduate students, which has 540 books along with science magazines and journals. It helps to provide the students the latest information about the subject.

The department has distinguished and experienced faculty members out of which 5 are having Ph.D. degree and 1 having M.Phil. degree. And 2 having Gold Medal in M.Sc. Exam. Dr. C.M. Solanki, Dr. Dr. O.P. Joshi, Dr. S. Ray, Dr. M. Adhav have carried out their research work in botany department of this college. Dr. O.P. Joshi, Dr. J. Sikka and Dr. S. Ray,  Prof. S. Nagar have acted as “Resource person” in various seminars and workshops in an out of University. Dr. O.P. Joshi, Dr. J. Sikka have earned Regional, National and International recognition for their contributions in the field of environmental science and social awareness.Dr. J. Sikka was Awarded “Young Scientist Award by M.P. Government. She is also associated with “Eklavya” and in the up gradation of C.B.S.C. syllabus by N.C.E.R.T.  Dr.S. Ray has made valuable contribution in the field of Biodiversity and plant conservation. Presently he is Co-ordinator of Malwa (Indore) Ecoregion, by M.P. state Biodiversity board. Dr. M. Adhav has contributed in the field of Ethno medicinal plants.Dr. J. Sikka, Dr. S. Ray & Dr. M. Adhav are engaged in carrying out various projects sponsored by U.G.C. and other agencies.

The department has organized seminars and workshop from time to time for the upgradation of faculty members of college. Some of them are : “Workshop on Industrial Pollution and Forestry ”, “ Seminar cum workshop on Biotechnology and Biometry.” Seminar cum workshop on “ Cytogenetics and Plant Breeding.” Seminar on  “Environmental degradation in 50 years of independence. Our department has taken initiative in the revision of syllabus at Post graduate level. We have taken initiative to opt elective papers like- Floral morphology, Seed technology, Bio- technology and Bio systematics. The department has also prepared a guide line of 30 practicals for undergraduate. Department provides platform to eminent teachers, researchers, workers and P.G. students for the academic discussions to enrich latest knowledge in the field. Keeping in view the fast changing scenario of the world the department has taken few steps for the benefit of the students.To start with:- We have expert lectures of renowned professors on important topics, related with the syllabus. Seminar by the students- Presentation and Written format followed by lecture and thereafter discussion on the topic.We conduct pre-university exam at P. G. levels. We have “Parent Teacher Association” to provide a platform for 1:1 correspondence regarding the problems of the students and to find out the solutions. The department has provided enough material in terms of charts, diagrams along with the comments for the benefit of the students.

Our department has the privilege of providing two principals, First Prof. R.M.Patel and the present Principal Dr. O.P. Joshi, who have always been a source of inspiration and guidance for the betterment of  the department. The existing status of the department is the outcome of the efforts, devotion and attachment of each and every member of the staff.

Various Courses Run By Department

M.Sc. (Botany) with intake capacity of 30 students

B.Sc. with intake capacity of 60 students.

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