Botany
The Department of Botany, was established in 1972 is one of the leading Departments in the field of teaching and research in plant sciences. Initially with B.Sc. Programme, now department offers M.Sc and Ph.D in the subject of Botany. Eventually, our department is first department to host PG course of botany in university and the PG programme was started in 1992. The department offers M.Sc. (Botany) with specialization in Mycology and plant pathology. Since its inception, the progress of the department has been remarkable and linked with the efforts of all former faculty members to all presently working faculty members. Even though the department has significantly contributed in various academic and research areas it continues to strive for excellence. Currently, our lab is recognized as research center and is continuously working on various research projects funded by UGC, DST and other agencies.
Department of Botany
The College has started three year full time undergraduate course Bachelor of Science (B.Sc-Botany) since 1972 with intake of 120 students in every year. The College has started postgraduate course Master of science (M.Sc-Botany) specialization in Mycology and plant pathology since the year 1992 with intake of 20 students every year. Department also offers the Ph.D degree in the subject of Botany and Dr. N. H. Shahare is recognized Ph.D supervisor of university. For about four decades after its establishment, the Department is now recognized for teaching and research in the areas of Mycology, Plant Pathology and Mycorrhizal biotechnology. Department is well equipped with all instruments required to carry out experiments given in the syllabus and to carry out research projects.
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HOD
Name : Dr. N. H. Shahare
Designation : Professor and Head
Qualification : M.Sc. (Botany) B.Ed. Ph.D. SET
Email Id : dr.nsahare@gmail.com
Faculties
GOKUL SURESH BAJAJ
Assistant Proffesor
Dr. Narendra Shahare
Professor
Dr. Sanjay J. Ishwarkar
Assistant Proffesor
Dr. Suruchi R. Kadu
Assistant Proffesor
Dr. Suruchi R. Kadu
Assistant ProffesorActivities
Session - 2019-2020
| Name of Activity | Activity Date | Participant | Details |
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| Ecofriendly Rakhi competition | 2019-08-16 | 50 | To connect traditional festivals with environmental awareness department of Botany organized the activity Eco-friendly Rakhi Competition on 16 -08-2019. India is the multicultural, multi religious country in which several festivals are celebrated. Rakhi is one of the important festivals in which sisters express their loves and affection towards their brothers by bonding Rakhi commonly known as Rakshabandhan. It is symbolic assurance of brother to their sisters for protecting during any unfortunate moments. Department of Botany utilizes this opportunity to connect with environment awareness program and organized Eco-friendly Rakhi competition. Total 50 Students participated in this event. Students prepared Rakhi by using different plant parts and floral parts. Principal Dr.Dipak Dhote inaugurated the event by cutting ribbon. The entries were judged by Prof. N.J.Honrao and Prof.Mohata Madam,from Commerce and Management Department. The program was organized under In-chargeship of Dr. N.H.Shahare, Dr.S.J.Ishawarkar and .Mrs. Noopur Agrawal |
Session - 2019-20
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| 2. Work-Shop on Bonsai Preparation | 2019-09-19 | 100 | The Department of Botany, Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati, organized one- day workshop and hands-on training on Bonsai making in collaboration with Amravati Garden Club, Amravati on September 19, 2019. Dr.D.T.Deshmukh, head Department of Statistics, presided over the function. Dr. Dinesh Khedkar, president, Garden Club, Amravati was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the function. The hands on training were given by the experienced bonsai artist Dr.Kishor Bobade. The house observed special presence of Dr.Vilas R. Deshmukh, the Ex-President Amravati Garden Club, Amravati and Ex-Chairman, Board of studies in Botany, Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University, Amravati on dais. The function began with the traditional’ Saraswati Poojan’ at the hands of honorable dais. The chief Guest Dr.Kishor Bobade was felicitated by offering shawl and shriful. At the very beginning, Dr.Narendra H.Shahare, Head Department of Botany, explained the purpose of organization of work-shop. All the dignitaries were introduced by Dr.Sanjay J. Ishwarkar, Convener of the work-shop. More than 100 participants including undergraduate and post-graduate students and local interested people attended the work-shop. An exhibition of different bonsai plants was organized in the auditorium for general information of participants and visitors. Outcome – 1. Students and nature loving people acquire the basic knowledge about preparation and cultivation of Bonsai. 2. Interest is created among the students about this art and science which in future may motivate them to prepare the bonsai at their home or may cultivates for selling purpose also. |
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| Inauguration of Botanical Society and Felicitation of Students | 2019-10-12 | 200 | Botanical Society for the session 2019-2020 was inaugurated by Dr.Prasad Wadegoankar, Profssor and Head Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University, Amravati on October 12, 2019. The inaugural programme of Botanical Society was preside over by respected Dr. D.S.Dhote, Principal, Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati. At the outset Dr. N.H. Shahare, Head, Department of Botany informed about the different activities of the Botany department conducted during the session 2018-2019 and also introduced the gathering about the functioning of Botanical Society. Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar introduced the Honorable Chief guest Dr. Prasad Wadegoankar, It was followed by felicitation of all the office bearers of the society for the session 2019-2020. Ku.G.G.Zodge, a student of M.Sc.II (Botany) year being nominated as the president of the society and Ku.S.P.Nichat M.Sc.II(Botany ) nominated as Vice President of Botanical Society. Dr. Prasad Wadegoankar delivered the guest lecture on the topic “Genes and Genome”. Students appreciated it lot and it was being reflected by a number of queries thereafter. The college topper students of the subject in previous year from B.Sc.I, II and III and M.Sc. Botany were felicitated in this inaugural function of Botanical society. Ku.A.R.Ugale (M.Sc.I) conducted this inaugural program of Botanical Society. Students from other colleges especially from Shri.Shivaji Science College were attended this grand ceremony. Outcome: • The activities of the Botanical Society give opportunities to students to develop and display their talents. These activities help students in developing organizational skills. • These activities for students that are aimed at developing the aptitude and practical knowledge of students in not only botanical sciences but also in various other aspects. • The Society organizes botanical excursions every year to apprise the students of flora in nearby and other reputed locations. • Providing a platform for seminars and specialist lecturers on topics of current research interest by foreign and Indian educators. • Organizing workshops on thrust areas of plant science in collaboration with others scientific bodies. • Conducting quiz, debate and poster presentation programmes to students to increase the general awareness and popularize the subjects among natural lovers. • Felicitations of toppers motivate students to achieve higher ranking and naturally provide opportunity for fair competition among the subject students. |
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| Botanical Excursion for BSc. II | 2019-09-21 | 72 | The department of Botany organized the Botanical Excursion for B.Sc. II year students to Chikhaldara on 21-9-2019. The Chikhaldara comprises the mix vegetation. Tiger is the main attraction of tourists visiting all over the world. On the way of Chikhaldara some Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Algal plants and some Gymnospermic plants were collected, which are beneficial for students of B.Sc. II as the observation of these plants in natural habitat will enhance their knowledge and interest in the subject. On September 21, 2019 a group of 72 students (65 Botany and 7 Zoology) were accompanied by Dr. Sanjay Ishwarkar, Dr. Kiran Sangve, Dr.Reena Laheria and Prof.Komal Chede of Botany department. As a part of their curriculum, students collected plants for herbarium preparation. Students collected some bryophytes namely Marchantia, Anthoceros, Riccia, Plagiochasma, Mosses etc some pteridophytic plants viz Selaginella, Marsilea, Silver fern. Some infected plant parts were also collected by the students of B.Sc. II for pathological study. Students then visited Ethanobotanical garden of Sipna Arts ,Commerce and Science Colleg at Chikhaldara.where they saw various medicinal plants viz Andropogon morcutus, Semicarpus anacardium, cymbopogon martini, Phyllanthus amarus, Ocimum sanctum, Ruta graveolens, Bahunia varigata, Cassia fistula, Foeniculum vulgare, Simaruba glauca, Pterocarpus marsupiam ,Curcuma pseudomontana, Aloe vera etc. Prof.Gajanan Muratkar and Dr. Kokate madam gave us useful information about these plants, their cultivation processes and medicinal value. |
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| Botanical Excursion for BSc. I and MSc | 2019-10-05 | 82 | Total 82 Undergraduate and Postgraduate students accompanied 3 teachers visited Chilkaldara and Melghat Forest area on 05th October 2019. The main objective behind the study tour was to explore about various species of plants and to avail about different verities of endangered plants. In Chikhaldara at Bhimkund different species of Algae, Lichens, Marchantia and Funaria, Adiantum, silver fern was observed in their natural habitat. Outcomes - 1, The excursion proved to be very useful, as they could relate the theoretical knowledge with the field observations. 2. The excursion was very enlightening and knowledge enhancing for students. 3. This visit helped in inculcating scientific aptitude in the students towards plant sciences. 4. It was an amazing and informative excursion to Chikhaldara. |
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| Guest lecture | 2019-09-03 | 134 | The guest lecture was organised by the Department of Botany for Undergraduate and postgraduate students. The guest lecture was arranged on Thursday dated 3-9-2019 at 12.00 pm in room no. 15. For the formal function of Guest lecture, Chief Guest Dr. Anita Patil, Professor in Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Dr. N.H. Shahare H.O.D. of Botany Department, Dr. S. J. Ishwarkar, Mr. G.S. Bajaj and Convener Dr. S.R. Kadu were present. Total 134 students were attained the guest lecture. Dr. Patil a well known biotechnologist delivered a lecture on “Production and elicitation of Artimisinin (Antimalarial drug) from Artemisia annua using tissue culture and gamma radiation technique”. |
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| Regional Workshop on Foldscope Microscopy | 2020-01-19 | 138 | P.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized “Regional workshop on Foldscope Microscopy” with the theme Foldscope: Microscope for every child, on Sunday and Monday, 19th and 20th of January 2020 in college auditorium (Room no: 408). The Workshop has been inaugurated on 19th of January 2020 at 09:30 am in room no: 408. In which Dr. D.S. Dhote (Pricipal, Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson, Dr. A.U. Pachkhede (Ex-head, Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College) was chief guest and Dr. Anupama Harshal (Indo-US Foldscope grant awardee & Consultant IISER, Pune) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the inaugural function. During this Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head of Botany department along with Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar, Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this inaugural function. The inaugural function of workshop was attended by the 103 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College and other colleges. The anchoring of the inaugural function was done by Ms. Renuka Palaskar. Lastly the vote of thanks for the inaugural function was presented by Ms. Gauri Zodge in which she expressed her thanks to all the guest and students. The Inaugural function was followed by Workshop. The whole workshop has been divided in 4 batches, out of which workshop for batch 1 and 2 was held on 19th of January 2020 For Batch 3 and 4 was held on 20th of January 2020. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Anupama Harshal, Indo-US Foldscope grant awardee & Consultant IISER, Pune. The total 138 students from various colleges have attended the workshop in various batches The valedictory function of the “Regional workshop on Foldscope Microscopy” was organized on 20th of January 2020 at 03:30 pm in Room no: 408, where student expressed their views and experience of the workshop. Lastly Mr. G. S. Bajaj, (Convener of Regional workshop on Foldscope Microscopy) expressed his thanks to resource person and Brijlal Biyani Educational Society for a allowing and encouraging for smooth conduct of the workshop. Outcome: All the students received knowledge of Foldscope microscopy. They understood the concept behind creating Foldscope. They got to know the new ways of slide preparations and staining technique. They have created slides of various samples. The entire group of student enjoyed the workshop. We received overwhelming response from student. |
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| Seminar on Project “MANAV | 2020-01-20 | 58 | U.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized Seminar on Project “MANAV” with the on Monday, 20th of January 2020 in college auditorium (Room no: 408). The Seminar has been inaugurated on 20th of January 2020 at 04:00 pm in room no: 408. In which Dr. N.H. Shahare (Head of Botany department, Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson, and Dr. Anupama Harshal (Indo-US Foldscope grant awardee & Consultant IISER, Pune) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the function. During this Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar, Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this function. The seminar was attended by the 58 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College. The anchoring of the function was done by Ms. Muskan Dadlani. Proceeding further, Dr. Anupama Harshal the resource person of the inaugural function delivered a Seminar on Project “MANAV” in which she introduced student with the project “MANAV” the initiative of ISSER Pune. Lastly the vote of thanks for the function was presented by Dr. Suruchi Kadu in which she expressed her thanks to all the guest and students. Outcome: All the students received knowledge about project MANAV. They understood the concept of reading a research paper. They got to know about the Peer review or research paper. The seminar was so informative. |
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| Skill Development Program on Nursery Plantation and Landscaping | 2020-03-12 | 30 | P.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized “Skill development program on nursery plantation and landscaping” from 12th of March to 19th of March 2020. A 7 days’ Workshop cum hands on training skill development program The Workshop has been inaugurated on 12th of March 2020 at 09:30 am in U.G. lab of Botany. In which Dr. D.S. Dhote (Pricipal, Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson, Dr. D. D. Khedkar (Associate professor, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the inaugural function. During this Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head of Botany department along with Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar, Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this inaugural function. The inaugural function of workshop was attended by the 30 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College. The anchoring of the inaugural function was done by Ms. Gauri Zodge. P.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized “Skill development program on nursery plantation and landscaping” from 12th of March to 19th of March 2020. A 7 days’ Workshop cum hands on training skill development program The Workshop has been inaugurated on 12th of March 2020 at 09:30 am in U.G. lab of Botany. In which Dr. D.S. Dhote (Pricipal, Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson, Dr. D. D. Khedkar (Associate professor, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the inaugural function. During this Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head of Botany department along with Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar, Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this inaugural function. The inaugural function of workshop was attended by the 30 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College. The anchoring of the inaugural function was done by Ms. Gauri Zodge. P.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized “Skill development program on nursery plantation and landscaping” from 12th of March to 19th of March 2020. A 7 days’ Workshop cum hands on training skill development program The Workshop has been inaugurated on 12th of March 2020 at 09:30 am in U.G. lab of Botany. In which Dr. D.S. Dhote (Pricipal, Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson, Dr. D. D. Khedkar (Associate professor, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the inaugural function. During this Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head of Botany department along with Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar, Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this inaugural function. The inaugural function of workshop was attended by the 30 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College. The anchoring of the inaugural function was done by Ms. Gauri Zodge. |
Session - 2021-2022
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| Model and Poster Competition 2021-22 | 2022-03-07 | 73 | Poster and Model Competition on the theme “Molecular biology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering” was organized by the Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati on 07thMarch, 2022. Near about 73 undergraduate students of our college participated. The principal objective of the event was to enhance students’ knowledge with their creative streak and express their ideas using the colors of imagination. The creativity & innovative ideas to resolve the particular issue were artistically presented and captured in posters and models. The artistic endeavor of the students was highly praised and encouraged by the faculty members. The posters and models were assessed on the basis of rubrics such as relevance to theme, design, Implementation to the solution, Creativity & oral presentation. The competition was judged by Dr R.R. Lahria, Assistant professor zoology department and Mrs. G. N. Shinde, Department of Biotechnology. The poster competition was conducted under the guidance of Dr.N.H.Shahare, Professor & Head department of Botany , Dr. S. J. Ishwarkar Assistant Professor and Mr.G.S.Bajaj Assistant Professor department of Botany. The convener of the Poster Competition Dr S. R. Kadu announced the names of the winners. Winners & participants were awarded certificates. |
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| “MUSHROOM IN KITCHEN: RECIPE & PREPARATION” | 2021-10-02 | 34 | Although we all know that fungi are crucial to our very existence, mostly people and even many biologists do not realize this. They do not know that our planet’s ecosystems would not function without fungi- There would be no fertile soil, no plant life, no herbivores, no carnivores and no humans. This matters from many perspectives. When people understand and care about fungi, there will be a much stronger chance that they will protect them, and even invest in trying to find out more about them. At National Botanic Garden of Wales, there was a brainstorming session to come up with ideas on how to broaden awareness of fungi. Someone asked whether there was a world fungus day. The answer at the time was sadly no, so we decided to aim to have one. This year we want to start World Fungus Day, which would have far greater impact than National Fungus days or more disparate fungal events. So keeping this in mind department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, arranged a competition to spread awareness among the students and people about mushroom. The main objectives behind the organization of this event were. 1. To create awareness about the importance of fungi among the people. 2. To encourage the stakeholders for fungal study. 3. To aware the common people about the nutritional value and benefits of Mushroom. 4. To explore the knowledge of various stakeholders about the fungi. For this competition total 34 participants were registered. Out of them 12 participants present their dishes offline while other submits their recipes online. The competition is judged by Chef of Renowned hotel in Amravati. Four prizes are declared for competition. Registration and Participants Responses More than 30 students has registered and participated in the competition from different renowned institute and universities of the country. There were three categories of the participants like Under Graduate (UG), Post Graduate (PG) and Research Scholar. In all the categories huge responses has been submitted by the students for this competition. Students has participated from various renowned institute and universities St.Thomas Higher Secondary School Aldona Goa, Central University Of Gujarat University Of Madras, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Savitribai Phule Pune University Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Davangere University ,Gondwana University , Anand Agricultural University, RashtrasantTukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Panjabrao Deshmukh Krushi Vidyapith Akola, Event Hosting and Chronology The event was organized by Department of Botany, Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati in collaboration with Shri Shivaji Science College Amravati and Mycological Society of India. The event was jointly organized to celebrate the fungal awareness week on the occasion of World Fungus Day 2021. . It comes into real existence due to guidance and support of Dr.D.S.Dhote Principal Brijlal Biyani Science College Amravati , Principal Shri Shivaji Science College Amravati And Dr.Dilip Hande , President MSI, Amravati Chapter. To conduct this event dedicated team was worked under the supervision of Dr.N. H. Shahare, Professor and Head, Department of Botany,BrijlalBiyani Science College, Amravati, including Dr.Suruchi Kadu, Assistant professor , Department of Botany, Dr. S.J. Ishwarkar, Assistant Professor and Mr G. B. Bajaj, Assistant professor , Department of Botany,Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati. Nonteaching staff including Mr.Vasant Nipane, Mrs.Anjali Tawari, Mrs.Dhokane and students work hard to conduct this activity. Jury member Mr. Jayesh Panpaliya Chef and owner of Hotel Raijeera, Mr. Akhilesh RathiChef and owner of Hotel Raijeera also provide their timely co-operation for this event. |
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| Pachmarhi Tour Report | 2022-03-03 | 30 | Three days Educational trip was organized by P. G. Department of Botany, Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati on March 3, 2022 to visit Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. The tour comprised students of M.Sc. Ist year and IInd year accompanied by faculty members, Asst. Prof. Gokul Bajaj and Miss. Monali Lohkare from Dept. of Botany. All the students were directed to gather at Badnera railway station at 11:30AM. Head of the department Dr. N. H. Shahre and Dr. S. J. Ishwarkar wished all the students best and safe journey. On 3rdApril 2022 we went to pachmarhi by train and we reached there on 4th April 2022. Then we checked in to Hotel and taken breakfast and then we went for sightseeing Pachmarhi comprises three protection sites: the Bori Sanctuary, Satpura National Park and Pachmarhi Sanctuary – otherwise known as the Satpura Tiger Reserve. The Pachmarhi Plateau is also known as the ‘Queen of Satpura’, because it contains valleys, marshes, streams and waterfalls, all of which have led to the development of a unique and varied biodiversity. Forests represent approximately 63% of the biosphere reserve’s area, while agricultural lands (30%), waste lands (2.18%), water bodies (5%) and human settlement areas (0.54%) account for the remainder. Tectona grandis (Teak) and Shorea robusta (Sal) are the most common and unique flora species found in the forests, with the latter found nowhere else in India. Tropical moist deciduous forests, tropical dry deciduous and central Indian sub-tropical hill forests are the major ecosystem types within Pachmarhi. The climate differs at all mountain levels and is characterized by strong monsoons. There exist more than 150 species of flora used for medicinal purposes. In addition, 60 species of pteridophytes have been recorded, 48 of which are types of fern. Important species include Psilotum triquetra (whisk fern) and Ophioglossum nudicaule (Adder’s-tongue ferns). The largest wild herbivores found in the reserve are Gaura, which together with bears, tigers and leopards, Ratufa indica (Giant Squirrel) and Spilornis cheela (Crested serpent eagle) are rare and endangered. Lastly, over 50 mammal species, 254 bird species, 30 reptile species and 50 butterfly species live in the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve. The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is characterized by high population growth, with Gond tribes accounting for 50% to 90% of the tribal population. They live in the forests and therefore have a special connection to the reserve. Korkus tribes introduced the cultivation of potatoes and made use of honeycombs to produce honey in significant quantities for commercial use. The area used to be notorious for hosting evil spirits, diseases and dangerous beasts. Captain J. Forsyth discovered the area in 1862 and remarked upon the extensive cave network. These caves are of great archaeological interest, containing rock paintings up to 2,500 years old. Today, many Hindus festivals are celebrated near the reserve. ‘Nagpanchmi’ is celebrated in summer and the ‘Maha Shivratri’ fair occurs in March. Places we visit in Pachmarhi Pandav Caves Bee Fall Jata Shankar Caves Bade mahadev GuptMahadev Museum Sun set point Champak lake Pandav caves According to a legend, these caves were built by five Pandava brothers of Mahabharatha era during their thirteen years of exile. The caves are situated on a hilltop and provide an excellent vantage point. Bee Fall This is a waterfall in Pachmarhi. It is named as such because from a distance the waterfall sounds like a bee. Bee Falls takes its name from bees since this place is famous for honey bees. Jata Shankar Caves These are mountain caves with fresh water dripping from them. One can witness ecosystem at work out here with mountains feeding the streams with fresh water, the water that they soak-in during autumn. As the name suggests, these caves and many others like these are the abode of lord Siva. Bade Mahadev BadaMahadev is one of the ancient temples in Pachmarhi and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the mythology, BadaMahadev Cave is the place where Lord Vishnu killed Demon Bhasmasura taking the form of Mohini, a celestial beauty. Hence, this cave is an important pilgrimage site as well as a symbol for goodness prevailing over evil. GuptMahadev It is a few meters walk from the parking and then you come to a Hanuman statue, where there is a narrow cave opening. Only about 8-9 persons are allowed inside at a time as the cave is very narrow. Its not worth the wait especially if there is a long line. Mesuem Bison Lodge once used to be the resident of British man Captain Forsyth, who came across Pachmarhi in 1857 while leading his troop to Jhansi and settled down here. Built-in 1862, it is one of the oldest buildings in the pristine hill town of Pachmarhi. Sun set Point This view point is visited by the travellers in the evening to view the sunset. Dhoopgarh point is also a place to relax as there is a beautiful well maintained garden with beautiful plants and trees around the point. Outside the park there are small eateries offering tea and light refreshments to bide away the time till sunset. Champak Lake This is also called Champak Lake. It is a good place to spend time with family. You can go boating, horseriding&ziplining here. Pachmarhi is a pulchritudinous town; the Lake adds to its beauty. |
Session - 2020-2021
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| One Day E-Workshop on Rain Water Harvesting | 2020-07-14 | 105 | U.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized one day e-workshop on Rain Water Harvesting with the theme “Catch the Rain and Reap the Gain” on Tuesday, 14th of July2020 through ZOOM app. The Workshop has been started by 12:30 pm in which Dr. D.S. Dhote (Principal,Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson; Dr. Jaywant Mahalle (Former director, Soil conservation and watershed management, Government of Maharashtra) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the E-workshop. During this Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head of Botany department along with Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this E-workshop. The E-workshop was attended by the 105 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College and other colleges along with the 37 Faculty members of Biyani College and other colleges. The anchoring of the function was done by Dr. S. R. Kadu. Initially the E-workshop was started by the introduction and delivering the objectives of the workshop. At the outset Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head Department of Botany, delivered his introductory speech. In his speech he explained the intent behind conducting this E-workshop and spoke about need of water conservation. He also gave the introduction of the resource person in which he mentioned all the achievements of the resource person in his career. Proceeding further, Dr. Jaywant Mahalle the Guest of Honor and resource person of the E-workshop delivered his speech in which he appreciated the participants for attending workshop. In the beginning he told his own story of his role in Watershed management. During his speech he inspired students by giving simple example of his work and importance of water harvesting. After the guest lecture, Dr. D. S. Dhote the chairperson of the E-workshop delivered his presidential speech in which he admired the guest speaker and mentioned his conclusion on rain water harvesting. Lastly the vote of thanks for the inaugural function was presented by Mr. G. S. Bajaj in which he expressed his thanks to all the guest and students. Outcome: All theparticipants received knowledge of Rain water harvesting. They understood the current scenario and status of availability of water. They got to know the new ways of water conservation. They came to know about the need of rain water harvesting and what can be done for it. We received overwhelming response from students. |
| Name of Activity | Activity Date | Participant | Details |
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| Intercollegiate Poster Competition On the theme International Year of Fruits and Vegetables | 2021-02-10 | 81 | An intercollegiate Poster Competition on the theme “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables” was organized by Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati on 10th February, 2021. Near about 81 undergraduate and postgraduate students of our college and various colleges were participated. FAO declared year 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. The initiative aims at raising awareness on the nutritional and health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals and beneficial photochemical. Keeping the present scenario of COVID-19 in mind and use of fruits and Vegetable to combat COVID-19 virus, department of botany has organized Intercollegiate e-poster competition on the theme “Fruits and Vegetables” for the students of UG and PG. A visual poster that is intended to inform the citizens about a particular issue that is important to the society & the nation as a whole. The principal objective of event was to enhance student’s knowledge with their creative streak and express their ideas using the colors of imagination. This activity kept the student engaged and it was organized to explore and encourage creativity in students and offer them a platform to showcase their skills. It inspired them to think and to work creatively in order to promote artistic excellence. The creativity & innovative ideas to resolve the particular issue were artistically presented through and captured in posters. The artistic endeavor of the students was highly praised and encouraged by the faculty members. The posters were assessed on the basis of rubrics such as relevance to theme, design, Implementation to solution, Creativity & oral presentation. Competition was judged by Dr S. R. Kadu, Associate professor Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya Amravati and Dr. M. A. Ghurde, Assistant Professor, Vidya Bharti Mahavidyalaya, Amravati. The convener of Poster Competition Dr S. R. Kadu announced the names of winners. Winners & participants were awarded with cash prize & certificates on whatsapp group. |
| Name of Activity | Activity Date | Participant | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| “FUNGAL SYSTEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES” | 2021-07-13 | 60 | As the collaborative activity between the Department of Botany ,Brijlal Biyani Science College Amravati and Shri.Shivaji Science College Amravati the guest lecture was organized by the Department of Botany , Brijlal Biyani Science College Amravati. This guest lecture was arranged for benefits of postgraduate students of Department of Botany , Brijlal Biyani Science College Amravati and Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati as there is MoU signed between these two institutes for academic and research purposes. The guest lecture was arranged on Thursday dated 13-7-2021 at 1.00 pm on zoom online mode. For the formal function of Guest lecture, Chief Guest Dr. Dilip V. Hande, Professor in Department of Botany, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, the president Dr. N.H. Shahare H.O.D. of Botany Department, Dr. S. J. Ishwarkar, Mr. G.S. Bajaj and Convener Dr. S.R. Kadu were present. Total 60 students were attained the guest lecture. Dr. Shahare throws some light on departmental activities and introduced guest speaker. Dr. Hande a well-known mycologist delivered a lecture on fungal systematic and Technological Advances. Sir elaborated about fungal systematic in very easy way so student come to know new opportunities in this field. The lecture was educative and informative. The lecture is followed by questioner. After guest lecture, Dr N. H. Shahare delivered his presidential speech in which he mentioned his conclusions. The program is anchored by Dr. S. R. Kadu and Vote of Thanks given by Mr. G. S. Bajaj. |
| Name of Activity | Activity Date | Participant | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| “WILD EDIBLE PLANTS: SOLUTION TO NUTRITIONAL INSECURITY” | 2021-08-04 | 164 | U.G. Department of Botany of Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati has organized extension activity “WILD EDIBLE PLANTS: SOLUTION TO NUTRITIONAL INSECURITY”on Wednesday, 4th of August 2021 through ZOOM app and YouTube live. The Guest lecture has been started by 11:30 am in which Dr. N. H. Shahare (Head of Botany department, Brijlal Biyani Science College) was the chairperson; Dr. Amit Setiya (Non-officio Member, Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board and Biodiversity and conservation program manager, CRANES) was the Guest of Honor and resource person of the guest lecture. During this Dr. S. J. Ishwarkar along with Dr. S. R. Kadu and Mr. G. S. Bajaj were present for this guest lecture. The Guest lecture was attended by the 164 students of U.G and P.G. of Biyani College and other colleges along with the 4 Faculty members of Biyani College and 1 faculty member of other college. The anchoring of the function was done by Mr. G. S. Bajaj. Initially the Guest lecture was started by the introduction and delivering the objectives of the workshop. At the outset Dr. N. H. Shahare, Head Department of Botany, delivered his introductory speech. In his speech he explained the intent behind conducting this Guest lecture and spoke about need of understanding nutritional value of wild plants. Mr. G. S. Bajaj gave the introduction of the resource person in which he mentioned all the achievements of the resource person in his career and contribution of Resource person in biodiversity conservation. Proceeding further, Dr. Amit Setiya, resource person of the Guest lecture delivered his speech in which he appreciated the participants for attending guest lecture. In the beginning he told his own story of his role in Biodiversity conservation. In his guest lecture he has shown various wild plants and explained the nutritional compostion and nutritional value of wild plants. During his lecture he inspired students by giving simple example of his work and importance of Wild plant and biodiversity conservation. After the guest lecture, Dr. N. H. Shahare delivered his presidential speech in which he admired the guest speaker and mentioned his conclusions. Lastly the vote of thanks for the guest lecture was presented by Dr. S. R. Kadu in which she expressed his thanks to all the guest and students. Outcome: Nearly 164 Participants have attended the guest lecture. All the participants received knowledge of wild vegetable plants. They understood the current scenario and status of availability of Wild plants. They got to know the ways of identifying wild vegetable and ways of consuming it. We received overwhelming response from students. |
| Name of Activity | Activity Date | Participant | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extension Activity Plantation of medicinal and rare plants | 2021-08-15 | 56 | To add the greenery in the campus and to conserve some medicinal and rare plants in the botanical garden, the plantation was organized on 15th August 2021. About 56 plant species were planted by, Hon. Principal , teaching , nonteaching staff and NCC students of college. |
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Laboratories
| Sr. No. | Lab Name | Lab area / No. of Students | Lab-in-charge |
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Achievements
| Sr. No. | Name of Competition | Date | Participant | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State level seminar competition on currents trends in educational development held at G. S. Science, arts, & commerce college, Khamgaon | 2020-02-06 | Ms. Anushka Kochar | first rank |
| 2 | Interuniversity poster competition organized by department of botany, Shri Shivaji Science College, Akola | 2020-02-01 | Ms. Muskan Dadlani | first rank |
| 3 | Inter-collegiate poster competition organized by department of botany, Smt Narsamma arts, commerce & Science on the occasion of International Ozone day. | 2019-09-16 | Ms. Muskan Dadlani, Khudeja Muskan sayyad, and Mehwashroz Azimuddin | first rank |
| 4 | Inter-collegiate poster competition (U.G) organized by department of botany, Brijlal Biyani Science college | 2020-02-26 | Ms. Anushka Kochar | first rank |
| 5 | poster presentation of Science Exhibition during gathering 2020 organized by Brijlal Biyani Science college | 2020-01-23 | Ms. sakshi Joshi | first rank |
| 6 | “Fulotsav” Organized by garden club, Amravati | 2020-01-06 | Ms. Muskan Dadlani | second rank |
| 7 | Inter-collegiate poster competition organized by department of botany, Smt Narsamma arts, commerce & Science on the occasion of International Ozone day. | 2019-09-16 | Mr. Arjun Behare | Third |
| 8 | Inter-collegiate poster competition (P.G) organized by department of botany, Brijlal Biyani Science college | 2020-02-26 | Gauri Churhe and Chitra Kadam | first rank |
Other
Research
| Sr. No. | Date | Title |
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Supporting Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Vasantrao Nipane | Laboratory Attendant |
| 2 | Mrs. Anjali Tawari | Laboratory assistant |
MOU & Linkeges
Project
| Sr.no | Date | Name Of Project | View |
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Major Equipments
| Sr. No. | Name of Department | Name of Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | Autoclave |
| 2 | Botany | Chemical Balance |
| 3 | Botany | Chemical Balance Top pan (Electronic) |
| 4 | Botany | Triple Beam Balance |
| 5 | Botany | Microscope Binocular |
| 6 | Botany | Colony Counter |
| 7 | Botany | Oven |
| 8 | Botany | Inoculation Chamber |
| 9 | Botany | Lovibond Comparator |
| 10 | Botany | Microscope Compound |
| 11 | Botany | Microscope Dissecting |
| 12 | Botany | Microtome |
| 13 | Botany | Ph Meter |
| 14 | Botany | Centrifuge |
| 15 | Botany | Refrigerator |
| 16 | Botany | Flame Photometer |
| 17 | Botany | Camera Lucida |
| 18 | Botany | Tilak Air Sampler |
| 19 | Botany | Soil Analysis Kit |
| 20 | Botany | Microphotography unit with Camera |
| 21 | Botany | Laminar Airflow |
| 22 | Botany | Spectrophotometer |
| 23 | Botany | Deep Freezer |
| 24 | Botany | Incubator BOD |
| 25 | Botany | LCD Digital Microscope |
| 26 | Botany | Research Trinacular Phase contrast Microscope |
| 27 | Botany | Automatic slide projector |
| 28 | Botany | Orbital Shaking Incubator |
| 29 | Botany | Cooling Centrifuge |
| 30 | Botany | Foldscope Microscope |
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