Botany Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Nima P

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Department

  • Botany

Edu. Qualifications

  • M. Sc
  • MPhil
  • PhD

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

  • Nanobiotechnology

Courses/subject Taught

  • Angiosperm morphology and systematic Botany, Angiosperm Anatomy and Reproductive Botany, Plant Breeding, Genetics, Nanobiotechnology

Field of Research

  • Nanobiotechnology

Experience

  • 6 years

Papers Published

  • Muthuelisa. S, Nima. P and Ganesan. V. 2011. Somatic embryogenesis from hypocotyls of Echinochloa frumentacea (Roxb.) Link. J. Advanced Biotech. 10(10):16-21.
  • Veena. K, Nima. P and Ganesan.V. 2011. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using two different higher plants. J. Advanced Biotech. 11(2):06-10.
  •  Ganesan V, Astalakshmi, A.,  Nima, P. and Arunkumar, C. 2013.  Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Merremia tridentata (L.) Hall. f.  Int J Curr Sci. 6: 87-93
  • Ganesan, V., Aruna Devi, J., Astalakshmi, A., Nima, P. and Thangaraj, A.  2013. Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using a sea weed, Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty ex P.C. Silva . International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology. 2 (5): 559-563 
  • Arunkumar, C.,  Nima., P., Astalakshmi, A.  and Ganesan, V. 2013. Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using leaves of Tecoma stans (L.) Kunth. International journal of Nanotechnology and Application. 3 (4): 1-10
  • Arunkumar, C., Astalakshmi, A., Nima., P. and Ganesan, V. 2013. Plant mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaves of Odina wodier Roxb. International Journal of Advanced Research. 1 (5): 265-272
  • Nima, P. and Ganesan, V. 2013. Eco-Friendly synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles synthesized at different PH using leaf broth of Hiptis suaveolens (L) Poit. International journal of Nanotechnology and Application. 3 (4): 19-30
  • Ganesan, V., Arunkumar, C., Nima, P. and Astalakshmi, A. 2013. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaves of Murraya panniculata (L.) Jack. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 4(6): 1022-1026
  • Astalakshmi, A., Nima, P. and Ganesan, V. 2013. A green approach in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using bark of Eucalyptus globulus, Labill. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Review and Research. 9: 47-52.
  • Nima, P., Astalakshmi, A. and Ganesan, V. 2013. A comparative account on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaves and pods of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Backer ex Heyne. The Journal of Bioprocess Technology. 98: 308-317
  • Ganesan, V., Asha, A., Nima. P. and Astalakshmi, A. 2013. Assessing the better biological source for the eco friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The Journal of Bioprocess Technology. 112:311-319
  • Ganesan, V., Deepa, B., Nima. P. and Astalakshmi, A. 2014. Bio-inspired synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaves of Millingtonia hortensis L. f. International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research. 5(2): 93-100
  • Astalakshmi,  A., Nima. P., Malathi, R. and Ganesan, V. 2014. Evaluating the potentiality of leaves of Manilkara zapota (L) P. Royan and Mimusops elengi L. in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. International Journal of Metallurgical and Materials Science and Engineering. 4(2): 25-36
  • Nima, P. and Ganesan, V. 2014. Differential potentialities of pod broth of Indigofera linifolia (l.f) retz. in fabricating noble metal nanoparticles. International Journal of Current Research. 6(11): 9504-9510
  • Nima, P. and Ganesan, V. 2015. Green synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using flower bud broth of Couropita guinensis Aublet. International Journal of ChemTech Research. 7(2): 762-768.

Papers Presented

Presented a paper entitled Studies of Sacred Trees and Sacred Groves in and around Malappuram and Calicut Districts, Kerala” in the National Seminar on Biodiversity Status, Conservation and Management, Sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata and organized by P.G and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore held on September 12 – 13, 2008.

Presented a paper entitled Studies of analysis of Dual Effects of VAM and Rhizobium on the Growth and Biochemical Characteristics of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.)(UGC sponsored, New Delhi) at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi held on January 12 – 13, 2009.

Presented a paper entitled Shoot apical meristem culture in Duranta plumeri Jacq.in the National seminar on The challenges, chances and perspectives in Biotechnology, C.N. College, Erode held on January 22- 23, 2010.

Presented a paper entitled Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Enicostema hysopifolium and Rauvolfia tetraphylla leaf extracts in the National Seminar on Frontiers in nanomaterials and biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi held on March 4 – 5, 2010.

Presented a paper entitled Inoculation of Rhizobium on Growth characters and nutrient allocation of Oriza sativa in the National seminar on Vermitechnology, use of Biofertilizers and solid waste recycling for sustainable rural development, Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University, Gandhigram held on March 23 – 24, 2010.

Participated in the National seminar on Biological approaches for monitoring and protection of environment at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore held on January 11 – 12, 2011.

Presented a paper entitled “Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using a sea weed, Kappaphycus alveraezii” in the National symposium on Emerging Trends in Biotechology for the Sustainability of Human Society at K.S. G College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore held on September 22-23, 2011.

Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis & Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using leaf broth of Scoparia dulcis L.” in the National conference on Biorevolution a Promising Strategy” organized by the Department of Bioscience, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore held on February 08, 2012.

Participated in the 1st National Seminar on “Research Methodologies” organized by the Journal Advanced Biotech at TICEL Bio Park, Chennai on February 11, 2012.

Presented a paper entitled, “In vitro propagation of Portulaca grandiflora” in the Annual meeting of Society for Biotechnologies and National Conference on Current Scenario in Biotechnology at K.S.R. College of Technology, Tiruchengode held on September 27-29, 2012.

Presented a paper entitled, “A comparative account on the green synthesis and characterization of leaves and pods of Pellophorum pterocarpum“, in the National Seminar on Approaches and applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology held at A.N.J.A.College, Sivakasi held on September 12 – 13, 2013.

Presented a paper entitled, ” Green route to synthesis gold nanoparticles using leaf broth of Indigofera viscosa Baker. f.” in the UGC sponsored National level conference on Recent innovation and future trends in Biology at National College, Tiruchirapalli held on July 24-25, 2014.

Seminars/Conferences Attended

  • 2 International seminars and 8 National seminars

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  • International workshop on Molecular markers and genome analysis in plants organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariyavattom, Sponsored by Dept of Biotechnology & University of Kerala from 12th– 16th March 2013.
  • National workshop on plant tissue culture, cell culture and cryopreservation(University of Kerala, Kariyavattom 14th – 23rd  November 2016.
  • National workshop on medicinal plant taxonomy, cultivation and conservation organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariyavattom, Sponsored by State Medicinal Plants Board, Dept of AYUSH, Govt. of Kerala, 11th & 12th December 2017.
  • Erudite-Scholar in Residence Programme-workshop on RNAi and miRNA in Crops organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariyavattom, Sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education Council, (16th – 18th January 2018.
  • Two days workshop- Application of Gas chromatographic techniques in Plant Science Research- 30th & 31st December 2021.

Webinar

  • Molecular Biology and The Development of Therapies for Unmet Medical Needs: A Personal history by Professor Harvey Lodish- Organized by Hashims Institute of Life Sciences- 21-10-2021
  • Research and Publication Ethics- Organized by Department of Botany, NSS college Pandalam- 23 November 2022

Training Programme

  • The Amazing Worlds of Ants- Organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam- 13-02-2022

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

Duties Performed at College

  • Member Debate Club
  • Member Science Club
  • Member Anti-ragging Squad
  • Member Antihuman trafficking Club

Botany Department