Dr. Dhanya C

Designation

• Assistant Professor

Department

• Botany

Edu. Qualifications

• M.Sc,
• B.Ed,
• SET,
• M.Phil,
• Ph.D

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

• Plant Systematics/Plant Biotechnology/Tissue Culture

Courses/subject Taught

• UG-Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics, , Pteridophytes
• UG- Plant Physiology, Ecology, Cell Biology, Bryophyte, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms

Field of Research

• Plant Systematics,
• Tissue Culture

Experience

• Higher Secondary School teacher for two years
• Worked as Guest lecturer in Botany in SN College, Varkala for two years
• Worked as permanent faculty in Botany in SN College, Cherthala for 3 years & 9 months

Books published

• Laboratory Manual Volume 1- ISBN-978-81-958369-0-1

Orientation courses attended

• 4- week Induction/Orientation program for faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutions of higher education by Teaching learning centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi- 10^th November – 9^th December 2020.
• Five-day Faculty Development Programme on Effective teaching and learning through Moodle by Sree Narayana College, Kollam-31^st May – 4^th June 2021
• Kerala State Higher Education Council 5 days Faculty Development Programme- 13-09-2022 to 17-09-2022

Extension Activities:

• Participated in historical education seminar on “Hortus malabaricus and importance of Itty Achuthan” held at Kottaram Temple Ground, Kadakkarappally, Cherthala on 18 August 2024

Papers Published:

• Dhanya and Devipriya V (2016). Pollen morphological studies on two Solanaceous genera : Brugmansia Pers. and Datura L. IJAR 4(9): 1879-1887.
• Dhanya C., Devipriya V.,and Vijayaraghava Kumar (2017). Estimation of variability and correlation between the quantitative morphological features of six taxa of Brugmansia and five taxa of Datura from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. IJAR 5(10): 1014-1022.
• Dhanya C, Shabir A. Rather and Devipriya V (2018). Molecular systematic study of two Solanaceous genera Datura and Brugmansia Pers. based on ITS sequences of nr DNA. IJAR 6(10): 1123-1133.
• Dhanya C, Sheeja George E., and Aney Kutty Joseph (2023) Micropropagation of Lagenandra Nairii, an endemic aroid , Journal of Cytology and Genetics .24:23-29.

Papers Presented:

Papers presented in International symposia/seminars

 

• Dhanya C and Devipriya V. Comparative Epidermal and Palynological studies of selected species of Datura and Brugmansia Pers. presented a paper in 29^th annual conference of Indian Assosiation for Angiosperm Taxonomy and National Symposium 11^th-13^st November 2019 held at JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala, India.
• Dhanya C and Devipriya Studies on Epidermal and Palynological characters of few species of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. presented a paper in the Silver Jubilee Conference of IAAT and International Seminar on “Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation “ from 19^th-21^st November 2015 held at Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala, India.
• Dhanya C. and Devipriya V. Daturas and brugmansias of South India- A review. Presented in the International Seminar on “Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines” (MSPM 2013) organized by Dept of Biotechnology, CMS College, Kottayam, from 17-18 October 2013.
• Dhanya C. and Devipriya V. Distinction between the three species of Datura from South India. Presented in the International seminar on “World bioheritage concerns over climate change, with a special reference to ethnic vegetables” organized by the Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, South India from 7-8 September 2012.
• Dhanya C and Devipriya V. Palynological studies on Datura and Brugmansia presented a poster in xx Annual Conference of Indian Assosiation for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International symposium on “Taxonomy, Plant Diversity and Conservation “ organized by the Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India during 26-28 November, 2010.
• Dhanya C and Devipriya V.Pollen morphology of Datura and Brugmansia Pers. presented a paper in poster session in the International conference held at Department of Botany , Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, (M.S.) India, during 2^nd to 4^th September 2010.

Papers presented in National symposia/seminars

• Dhanya C and Devipriya V. Estimation of Variability and correlation between the quantitative morphological features of six taxa of Brugmansia and five taxa of Datura L. from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, in the National seminar on “New Trends in Biotechnology” & 14^th Conference of Society of Cytologists and Geneticists held at the Department of Biotechnology and Research Centre , Bapuji institute of Engineering & Technology, Davangere from 6^th -8^th March 2019.
• Dhanya C and Devipriya Studies on the microspore exine ornamentation of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. in the National seminar on “Socio-Economic Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss” sponsored by the University Grants Commission, Govt. of India in collaboration with Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kannur. 2 from 24- 25 January 2014.
• Dhanya and Devipriya V. Epidermal and Palynological studies of selected species of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. presented in National Conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology organized by Department of Plant Science , School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu from 27- 28^th February , 2013.
• Dhanya C. and Devipriya V. Pollen microstructural analysis of Datura and Brugmansia presented in National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Propects of Biodiversity and Conservation organized by the departments of Botany and Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Punalur, Kerala, from 15 ^th -16^th March ,
• Shameena S, Dhanya C & Devipriya V. The role of pollen morphology in the systematics of the genus Hibiscus L. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation sponsored by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala and co-sponsored by KSCSTE and State Horticulture Mission-Kerala, jointly organized by Departemnts of Botany and Zoology, SN College, Punalur, 15th to 16th March 2012.
• Resmi RB, Dhanya C & Devipriya V. Tissue Culture Studies on Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation sponsored by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala and co-sponsored by KSCSTE and State Horticulture Mission-Kerala, jointly organized by Departemnts of Botany and Zoology, SN College, Punalur, 15th to 16th March 2012.
• Dhanya C & Devipriya V. Microstructural analysis of pollen from Datura L and Brugmansia Pers. XXI Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and National Seminar on Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate Change (BCCC-11), Environment and Sustainability Department, CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneshwar, 2nd to 4th December 2011.
• Dhanya C & Devipriya A glimpse of Daturas and Brugmansias from Kerala. National Conference on Biodiversity, Department of Botany and Environmental Science, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram. 28th – 29th September 2011.

Papers presented in Regional -level symposia / seminars

• Dhanya C & Devipriya Epidermal and palynological studies on a few species of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. Regional Seminar on Emerging Trends in Conservation Biology as part of Annual Academic Seminar Series Botanica-2015 organized by the Department of Botany, SN College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 12^th – 13^th March 2016.

Orientation Courses Attended:

• Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme organized by UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 21-10-2024 to 01-11-2024.
• Participated in the UGC-Sponsored Induction Programme conducted by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, from 04-01-2022 to 02-02-2022.
• Participated in Two Week Faculty Development Program from 18-01-2021 to 30-01-2021 organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under PMMMNMTT of Ministry of Education in collaboration with Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad.

Refresher Courses Attended:

• Participated in the UGC- Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development (Interdisciplinary) conducted by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum from 05-01-2024 to 18-01-2024.
• Participated in Two Week Refresher Course in “Natural Sciences” from 28-06-2022 to 12-07-2022 by Teaching Learning Cerntre, Ramanujan Collège, University of Delhi.
• Participated in Two-Week Refresher Course in “Life Sciences” from 01-09-2021 to 15-09-2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College

Short Term Courses Attended:

• Short-term Training Programme on Biodiversity Characterization using Biotechnological Tools conducted at the Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute (JNTBGRI) during 7-18 February

Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised:

• Organised a seminar on Entrepreneurship “Fusion of Tradition & Modernity in Farming” by an Agricultural consultant (Variety Farmer) Sri. Sujith S P on 13^th August 2024.

Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Attended:

Training Programmes attended

• Short-term Training Programme on Biodiversity Characterization using Biotechnological Tools conducted at the Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Division, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute (JNTBGRI) during 7-18 February

Workshops attended

• Participated in the two days workshop titled “Fundamentals and Applications of Biostatistics” jointly organized by the CEPC Laboratory and Technical Division, Kollam and SN College, Kollam during 18-19 August, 2014 at Cashew Bhavan,

• Participated in the three days workshop on Field Taxonomy for College Teachers and Research Scholars organized by the Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, South India from 27^th– 29^th November
• Participated in two days national workshop on “Aspects and Prospects of Plant Taxonomy Teaching and Research” held at Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram during 29^th-30^th October

Webinars attended

• Participated in the Webinar on Advances in Biological Sciences jointly organized by the University of Kerala, Kannur University and Autonomous University of Coahuila, Mexico from 22^nd to 26^th of July, 2024.
• Participated in the National Webinar entitled “Shola Grassland Ecosystem” organized by Postgraduate, Research Development of Botany and IQAC of Fathima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala as part of National Webinar series on 28.07.2021
• Participated in the National Webinar entitled “ Walking through the Western Ghats” organized by Postgraduate, Research Development of Botany and IQAC of Fathima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala as part of National Webinar series on 20.07.2021
• Participated in annual Multidisciplinary Webinar series- Prajna 2023 National Webinar- Nanobiotechnology and its applications organized by Department of Botany IQAC, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala on 13^th August, 2023.
• Participated in the Webinar on ‘Advances in Biological Sciences jointly organized by the University of Kerala, Kannur university and the Autonomous University of Coahuila, Mexico from 22^nd to 26^th of July, 2024.

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken:

• Participated in the Five day Workshop conducted from 19^th to 23^rd March 2024 for Curriculum Design and Development of Four Year Under Graduate Programme in Botany..

Duties Performed at College:

• Career guidance and placement cell
• Department level Co-ordinator, DBT STAR College Scheme 2022-2024
• Bhoomithrasena Club
• FIST
• Tourism club
• Department level IQAC Co-ordinator

Awards/Honours/Patents:

• Best paper award for poster session in National Conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology organized by Department of Plant Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu from 27-28 February, 2013.

Academic Responsibilities

• S4 Tutor UG (2020-2024)
• Member Department level Certificate course in Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing
• Member UGC Sanctioned Certificate Course in Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing