About the Department
Department of Botany started Under-Graduate course in the year 1936. Later in 2011 the department has started offering PG courses with Mycology and Plant Biotechnology as a specialization.
For Under-Graduate courses there are 2 divisions of botany for F. Y. B. Sc. as well as S. Y. B. Sc. For T. Y. B. Sc. course botany department has intake capacity of 24 students. For PG course the department has intake capacity of 24 students for first and second year. The department has 6 teaching faculty members with areas of different specializations.
The department of Botany is well established and renowned institution affiliated with SPPU. In subject botany our department offers various interdisciplinary subjects like Plant taxonomy, Plant ecology, Mycology and Plant pathology, Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology. There is perfect combination of subjects from classical botany and modern botany available with our department. Students from different subjects like B.Sc. Biotechnology and Computer science can do collaborative interdisciplinary and innovative research project for their post graduate project. Our department has a dedicated botanical garden and research plot for conducting field research. Courses offered
There is perfect combination of subjects from classical botany and modern botany available with our department. Students from different subjects like B.Sc. Biotechnology and Computer science can do collaborative interdisciplinary and innovative research project for their post graduate project. Our department has a dedicated botanical garden and research plot for conducting field research. Courses offered
Courses offered
Department of Botany offers following courses along with its intake capacity, for F.Y.B.Sc there is online admission process being conducted by college. There is no any entrance examination to take admission in first year of UG classes. PG admissions are also given as per merit and existing rules of SPPU and government of Maharashtra. Department do not conduct any entrance examination for admissions to PG class.
F. Y. B. Sc. 2 divisionsS. Y. B. Sc. 2 divisionsT. Y. B. Sc. (24 seats)M. Sc. I (24 seats)M. Sc. II (24 seats)Department Highlights
Department has 3 laboratories1 student library1 botanical garden1 shade netAn area for field research Head of the Department
Dr. Subhash V. Ahire
Professor & Head, Department of Botany
M. Sc. ,Ph.D., SET
Senior College Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link |
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| Dr. Kishor Bhosale | Associate Professor | View Profile |
| Dr. Abhijit Limaye | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Dr. S. R. Valvi | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. S. P. Sutar | Assistant Professor | |
| Prof. Komal Sawant | Assistant Professor | |
| Priti Mysore | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Sandra Dsouza | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Dr. Ganesh Mankar | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Dr. Meenakshi Sutar | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
| Priyanka Bansode | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
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Junior College Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link |
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| 1. | Mr. Sanjay P Lad | Teacher | Click Here |
| 2. | Mrs. Meenal H. Nande | Teacher | Click Here |
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Non-Teaching Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
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| 1 | Mr. Lalit Gudekar | Lab assistant |
| 2 | Mr. D. M. Wadekar | Lab Attendant |
| 3 | Mrs. Shaikh | Lab Attendant |
| 4 | Mr. Yogesh Bhoite | Lab Attendant |
| 5 | Mr. Shyam Adhav | Lab Attendant |
| 6 | Mr. Maruti Rahane | Lab Attendant |
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Infrastructure Details
Department of Botany has many facilities to fulfil and furnish academic needs of the students
To provide quality education to the students of UG and PG department has all advanced facilities and laboratories.
Department has all advanced instruments to carry out research work in the subject Botany.
PG students can conduct field experiment at college campus with available field and shade net facility for them.
Department of Botany has following facilities.
131 permanent chartsMore than 500 permanent slidesDepartmental library with more than 300 reference booksLCD Projector3 Dedicated laboratoriesStereo zoom microscopeBinocular microscope1 dedicated classroom for PG studentsAll necessary equipment’s for PG researchEvents & Activities
Guest lecturesWorkshopsSeminarsResearch methodology course for UG studentsStudy toursIndustrial visitsIntercollegiate competition for UG and PG students named BOTANICA Research
Botany department offers research specialty in different interdisciplinary subjects like myology and plant pathology, nano technology, plant physiology, stress physiology, ethnobotany, aerobiology, plant taxonomy, plant ecology etc. There are 4 research guides in the subject Botany recognized by SPPU.
Research guides
| Sr. No. | Name Of Research Guide | |
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| 1 | Dr. K. S. Bhosale | |
| 2 | Dr. S. V. Ahire. | |
| 3 | Dr. A. S. Limaye | |
| 4 | Dr. S. R. Valvi | |
Research Publications
Bhosale K. S., B.P. Shinde “Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Proline and Chlorophyll Content in Zingiber Officinale Rosc. Grown Under Water Stress” Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences 2011 Vol. 1 (3) July-September, pp. 172-176Bhosale K. S., B.P. Shinde “Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on nucleic acids and protein contents in ginger under water stress condition” Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences Vol. 1 (4) October- December 2011, pp.126-130.Bhosale K. S., B.P. Shinde, A. S. Limaye, M.R.Gaikwad “Effect of foliar sprays of gibberellic acid and leaf extract of Azadirachta indica and Pongamia pinnata on chlorophyll content and growth parameters of Onion” International Journal of multidisciplinary research Vol II, Issue 7, (V) October 2013.Bhosale K. S., B.P. Shinde, A. S. Limaye “Influence of sustainable utilization of AM fungi on Biochemical contents of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)” International conference on Environmental systems and sustainable development. Vol II, Issue 7 (Special issue). January 2016. ISSN 2350-0905.Bhosale K. S., A. S. Limaye, B.P. Shinde “Role of Gibberellic Acid, Leaf Extract of Azadirachta indica and Pongamia pinnata on Growth and Productivity of Garlic” International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology Volume 3 Issue 9, 2017. ISSN: 2395-602X. UGC ApprovedBhosale K. S., S. T. Kale, B.P. Shinde. Effect of AM fungi and some organic fertilizers on growth and biochemical content of Trigonella foenum graecum L. International Research Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 7 (10), pp 17-22, October 2018. ISSN 2278-3202 UGC Approved 42769.Limaye A. S. and K. S. Bhosale. Assessment of oxalis corniculata L. For enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. International journal of researches in biosciences, agriculture and technology. Vol. VI (Special Issue 2), Feb 2018: pp 211-217 e-ISSN 2347-517XLimaye A. S. Surve Vaishali and K. S. Bhosale. Ex-Situ Conservation of Adiantum Capillus-Veneris Through Spore Culture. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Special Issue Jan. 2019. pp 172-175. e ISSN 2348 - 1269, Print ISSN 2349–5138. UGC Approved: 43602.Bhosale K. S., S. T. Kale and A. S. Limaye. Studies on influence of AM fungi and some organic fertilizers on growth and biochemical content in Allium cepa L. International Journal of Botany Studies Volume 5; Issue 5; 2020; Page No. 104-109, ISSN: 2455-541X UGC Approved, Thomson Reuters, Web of ScienceBhosale K.S., Limaye A.S. and K. M. Shinde. Effect of Gold and Silver nanoparticles, BVG nano and Chelated micronutrients on growth and biochemical parameters on Trigonella foenum graecum L. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 25 (1) January (2021) ISSN 0972-0626, UGC Approved, SCOPUS, Chemical Abstracts, UGC, NAAS, Indian Citation Index.Bhosale K. S., Sagar Adik A. S. Limaye, B.P. Shinde Comparative Studies on Effect of AM Fungi, Some Organic Fertilizers and Chelated Micronutrients on Growth of Coriandrum sativum L. International Journal of Botany Studies Volume 6; Issue 1; 2020; Page No. 272-277, ISSN: 2455-541X UGC Approved, Thomson Reuters, Web of Science. Limaye, A. S. and Laware, S. L. (2017): Antioxidant potential of Adiantum aethiopicum L. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol. 6(8): 1034-1042Limaye, A. S. and Laware, S. L. (2017): Studies on α-amylase inhibitors isolated from Adiantum aethiopicum L. Indo-American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. Vol. 7(6): 8116-8122Limaye, A. S., Deore G. B. Kawade Nilesh and Dushing Y. A (2012). “Formulation of Gulmohar flower juice: A potent source of antioxidant” In proc. “National Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change”G.B. Deore; S.L. Laware, A.S. Limaye; Y.A. Dushing; Dhoble sandip and Kale. S. N.(2013). “Screening of protease producing fungi for microbial digestion of seed protein and synthesis of amino acid-metal nutrient chelate” Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 16 (II): 86-91Limaye, A. S., Deore G. B. Shinde B. M. and Laware, S. L. (2009): Assessment of Adiantum trapeziforme L. for its antioxidant potential. Asian journal of experimental biological sciences AJEBS special issue. Innovative practices
The department of Botany is running many innovative practices for the UG and PG students of the college.
Department has a DLP projector for conducting regular practicals, department conducts online tests of UG and PG students for their practice in the examinations like SET and NET.Botany department also organizes 4 to 5 seminars in each academic year for students of UG, PG and junior college from the experts of national institutions like NCL, ARI, BSI, and from SPPU.Department is maintaining and monitoring online attendance of M.Sc. botany students and offers the counselling to the students for career opportunities in different fields of research interests.Platinum Jubilee Award
Dr. K.S. Bhosale has received a platinum jubilee award for outstanding activity in co curricular and extracurricular activities
T. S. Mahabale Gold Medal
Miss. Sarita Sharma has received T. S. Mahabale Gold medal in T.Y.B.Sc. examinations held by SPPU.
Glimpses at Department of Botany
| Name | Description | |
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| Dr. P. G. Diwakar | Ex joint-director Botanical survey of India, Pune region | |
| Mr. Nilesh Kawade | Entrepreneur Vijaya Horticulture | |
| Miss. Sarita Sharma | Ph.D. research scholar SPPU | |
| Mr. Sagar Tanaji Kale | Sarathi fellowship recipient. | |
| Miss. Mrunalini Tupe | Entrepreneur at Scientific seedlings Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Mrs. Vidya Jagtap | Working as assistant professor at E. S. Diwekar College Varvand | |
| Mr. Reedemson Panmei | Research fellow at NCL | |
