INTRODUCTION

Botany is a subject moreover a tradition followed by almost all human beings knowingly or unknowingly. As a department closely related to nature, we give more importance to nature, its greenery as well as environmental health.The study of Botany, dealing with plant structure, function, classification and evolution, has inspired many great young minds. Plants are unique as solar energy converts and provide of energy for all heterotrophic organisms. It is fascinating to study the broad spectrum of reproductive processes in algae, fungi, lichen, plant pathology, bryophytes, gymnosperms and flowering plants. A student of Botany has been learning these aspects together with taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, plant pathology, plant breeding, microbiology, plant physiology, plant biochemistry, ecology, cytology, genetics, cytogenetics, molecular biology and plant biotechnology.A new introduction of skilled-based courses like Biofertilizers, mushroom cultivation, soil science, floriculture, horticulture, Mineral nutrition with hydroponics, Pharmacognosy etc.

Basic Objectives

Vision
To teach students with scientific temperament, and environmental awareness and to prepare them to face challenges in life.

Mission and Goal To impart quality education in the field of plant science and to sensitize students to the need for conserving natural resources.
The study of Botany is vital as plants are a fundamental part of life on earth. The curriculum for the B.Sc. Botany program has been designed with the aim of encouraging broad instructional goals and supporting the growing demands and challenging trends in the educational scenario.
It targets providing an environment that encourages, promotes and stimulates the student's intellectual, professional and personal development.
The curriculum caters to the all-round development of the student, preparing globally ready individuals for the fast pacing world.
A three-year bachelor’s degree program in Botany provides the foundation for prospective botanists to pursue a graduate-level education or find an entry-level career.

Objectives The course introduces students to the importance of plants as an integral part of existence on the planet.
It is imperative to internalize fully the fact that human existence depends on plants and hence, the necessity to conserve nature is the need of the hour.
A few activities are conducted at the end of each semester which is relevant to the topics covered. Algal and lichen collection, mushroom cultivation, visits to tissue culture lab, plant collection trips, excursions, project works, group discussions, seminars, assignments, and maintenance of plant diversity on college campuses are a few of the activities.
These activities enable the students to study the subject outside the classroom environment.

HISTORY

Department of Botany was started in 1971 under the leadership of Dr. (Mrs.) Vishwanathan. Initially, the college had only preuniversity and B.Sc. I classes, from 1975 B.Sc. II classes were also started. Dr Vishwanathan resigned from the service in 1975 and Dr H. G. Jahagirdar took over the charge of the Department. During that period separate Botany lab was constructed on the first floor of the college building. Dr Jahagirdar left the college in December 1976 then Dr S.K. Podoley was appointed as Head of the Department. Subsequently, Dr Kalode also was appointed in 1980. The department ran successfully and carried out various minor research projects conducted by UGC till the year 2006. In 2007 Dr Kalode got retired due to superannuation of age while Dr Padoley retired from the service in May 2009. Dr Padoley presented Research papers in Japan and Germany and got the best paper presentation award in Japan. He was also nominated for the National Body of Environment. In 2009, Dr. (Mrs.) Jayshree Thaware joined the department as an Assistant Professor and Head from the 2009-2010 academic year. She looked after Department with few contributory teachers. In 2010 Dr (Mrs) Rashmi Jachak joined the department. In 2012, a major research project funded by University Grants Commission was granted to Dr Jayshree Thaware worth Rs.10, 01, 499/- and successfully submitted to UGC. Many research papers are published by both the present faculties in national and international journals of repute.

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OUR FACULTIES

Dr. Jayshree S. Thaware

Associate Professor & Head
Department of Botany

Dr. Rashmi A. Jachak

Associate Professor
Department of Botany