Botany

PG- Horticulture, Bioinformatics, Biophysics

1.Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry; Impact Factor: RJIF 5.52

2. International journal of research and analytical reviews; Impact Factor: 5.75

1.      International seminar in frontiers in cytogenetics & XII conference of the society of cytologists&geneticists, department of botany, Kariavattom, sponsored by iNSERB IIA (Science and engineering research board, govt. of India & university of  Kerala, 15^th-17^thDecember 2016

2.      National seminar on plant taxonomy- A tool for Biodiversity Conservation. PG Department and research department of Botany, University college, TVM, 14^th -15^th December 2017

3.      GMF National seminar on modern trends in conservation, utilization and improvement of plant genetic resources, Department of Botany, University of Kerala & Gregor Mendel foundation, Calicut. Sponsored by KSCSTE, University of Kerala, 23^rd – 24^th November 2017

4.      National seminar on interdisciplinary approaches in materials and biological research (IAMBR), Mahatma Gandhi college, 16^th – 17^th February 2018

5.      National seminar on insights into the interdisciplinary perspectives of chemical and Biosciences, Arts college, TVM. Sponsored by CISSA, University of Kerala, 26^th – 27^th February 2018

6.      National seminar on advances and applications in plant science. Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom. Sponsored by University of Kerala, 6^th– 8^th February 2019

7.      National seminar on interdisciplinary approaches in materials and biological research (IAMBR),PG department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi college, TVM, 15^th – 16^th March 2019

8.      International seminar on Life sciences for sustainable development: issues and challenges, department of Botany, University college, TVM, 3^rd – 5^th October 2019

9.      GMF National seminar on forest research, KFRI, Peechi, 3^rd – 5^th December 2019

1.      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 12^th– 16^th March 2013.

2.      National workshop on plant tissue culture, cell culture and cryopreservation(University of Kerala, Kariyavattom 14^th – 23^rd  November 2016.

3.      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, 11^th & 12^th December 2017.

4.      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, (16^th – 18^th January 2018.

B.Sc Botany – Mycology

M.Sc Botany – Biochemistry

2.PonniT.G. and Ashalatha S. Nair. 2016. “Transcriptionaldownregulation of MaRAV geneinbananaunderdroughtstress”.InternationalSeminaron New Frontiers in Cytogenetics,XIIIconference ofthe society of cytologists &geneticists.15-17 December.Departmentof Botany, UniversityofKerala.

3. ResmiL.,PonniT.G.andAshalathaS.Nair.2016.“Sequencingand expression analysis ofDroughtresponsive genes in banana“.National Conference on Genomicsand Society Prospects,ChallengesandConcerns.February 17-19.IU -CGGT,DepartmentofBiotechnology,UniversityofKerala.

4.PonniT.G.andAshalathaS.Nair.2015.“CormletproductioninEnsetesuperbum(Roxb.) cheesman- an efficient means for conservation”.National Multi- Disciplinary AnnualResearch Conference (MARC).15th to 18th December. DepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKerala,Karyavattom,Thiruvananthapuram.

5. PonniT.G.andAshalathaS.Nair.2014.“SomaticembryogenesisinEnsete superbum (Roxb.)cheesman-Awildmedicinalplant”.Nationalsymposium onunderutilized and wild edible plants ofIndia-Future crops”organizedbyDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKerala,Karyavottom onDecember10thto12th.

6. PonniT.G.andAshalathaS.Nair.2014.“ConservationofEnsetesuperbum(Roxb.) CheesmanthroughMicropropagation”.NationalSeminar‘RoleofPlant

SystematicsinBiodiversityanditsConservation’4-5^thMarch.Department of Botany,SNCollege,Cherthala.

7. ResmiL.,PonniT.G.andAshalathaS.Nair.2016.“Differentialexpression analysis ofExpansingeneindroughttolerantandsusceptiblebananacultivars“. National ConferenceonGenomicsandSociety– Prospects,Challengesand Concerns. February17-19.IU-CGGT,DepartmentofBiotechnology,UniversityofKerala.

UniversityofKeralaon23-24November2017.

2. NationalSymposium on‘BiologicalApplicationsofConfocalMicroscopy’,heldat theDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon9^thMarch 2016.

3. InternationalSymposium on‘ScienceEducationandSustainableDevelopment’ heldattheDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon22-23January2016.

4. NationalSeminaron‘RecentAdvancesinPlantScience’heldatthe Department ofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon27February2016.

5. NationalSeminaron‘New Perspectivesinproteomics’heldatInter University CentreforGenomicsandGeneTechnology,Karyavattom on27^thMarch2015.

6. NationalSeminarson‘CurrentVistasInCellandMolecularBiology’heldat the DepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon26^thMarch2015.

7. NationalSymposium on‘PlantDiversity,UtilizationandManagement’heldat the DepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon27-29May2010.

8. 97^thIndianScienceCongressHeldatKeralaUniversity,Thiruvananthapuram on3^rdto7^thJanuary2010.

2. ‘RNAiandmiRNAinCrops’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKerala on 16^thto18^thJanuary2018.

3. ‘RealTimePCRanditsApplications’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,University of Keralaon17thto18thAugust2015.

4. ‘ResearchMethodology’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKerala on 29^thto30^thMay 2015.

5. ‘NextGenerationSequencingDataAnalysis’heldatDept.ofComputational Biology andBioinformatics,Universityofkeralaon16^thto19thMarch2015

Plant Biotechnology and Plant Reproductive Biology.

UG- Morphology, Environmental science, Molecular Biology and Horticulture

Researchexperience – 7years

All India congress for cytology and Genetics

1. Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. 2016. Fruit MorphologicalVariability In Different  Commercial Cultivars And Local Varieties Of Ananascomosus (L.)Merr. From Kerala.  International Journal of Botany and Research. 6 (5): 1–8.

2. Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. 2018. Floral morphology of

different commercial cultivars and local varieties of Ananascomosus (L.)Merr. Bromeliaceae) from Kerala.  The International Journal of plant reproductive Biology. 10 (1): 59- 64.

3. Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. 2019. Total phenol content and Antioxidant activity of different varieties of Ananascomosus L. (Merr.). Proceedings of International Conference PROVECTUS PLANTAE 19. ISBN No. 978-81-940-888-0-6.

4. Nisha A P, Sunitha S K and Radhamany P M. 2019. Analysis Of Genetic Diversity in AnanasComosus (L.) Merr Hybrids Using ISSRMarker. Proceedings of the 31^st Kerala science congress at FathimaMatha National college, Kollam on 02-03 February 2019. ISBN No. 81 – 86366 – 97 – 0. Pp 175.

5. Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. 2020. Evaluation of Proximate and Mineral Constituents in Different Commercial Cultivars and Local Varieties of Ananascomosus

(L.) Merr. from Kerala. International Journal of Fruit science.20(3), 620–634..https://doi.org/10.1080/15538362.2019.1628683

6. AnjanaKartha A J, Nisha A P and Akshima G V Dev. 2020. Cytotoxic effects of crude extract of WoodfordiafructicosaKurz. onAlliumcepaL. Root tip cells. Proceeedings Of The National Seminar On Current Trends And Advances In Biological Sciences organized by Department of Botany, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Pp 72-73.

1.      Nisha a P and Ashalatha S Nair.Eleventh all India conference on cytology and Genetics organized by Department of Molecular Biology, Bangalore University, Bangalore & Society of Cytologists and Geneticists, India on January 23-25 .2012.

2.      Nisha A P and Ashalatha S Nair.National seminar on Recent trends and future prospects of Biodiversity and conservation organized by Dept. of Botany and Zoology, SreeNarayana College, Punalur on March 15th-16th 2012.

3.      International seminar on World bio heritage concerns over climate change with a special reference to ethnic vegetables organized by Dept. of Botany, SreeNarayanacollege, Chempazhanthy on September 7th to 8th 2012.

4.      Nisha A P and Aswathy.16th All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala from October 22-24, 2013.

5.      Nisha A P and Ashalatha S Nair.National seminar on Ethnic knowledge of Biological resources in contemporary plant sciences organized by Dept. of Botany, SreeNarayana college for women, Kollam on 28th &29th August 2014.

6.      Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. Nutritional analysis in different varieties of Pineapple (Ananascomosus ) L. Merr. fruits in Kerala in National symposium on Under utilizedand wild edible plants of India- Future crops at Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala,Kariavattom from December 10–11, 2014.

7.      Nisha A P and Radhamany P M . Analysis of Diversity in Fruit Morphology of different varieties of Ananascomosus (L.) Merr. cultivated in Kerala in National seminar on flowering plant Reproduction and Diversity organized by Post graduate Department of  Botany, Fatima Matha National College, Kollam on 10th January, 2015.

8.      Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. Morphological variability in different cultivars and varieties of pineapple- Ananascomosus (Bromeliaceae) in Kerala in Silver Jubileeconference of IAAT and council meeting of IAPT and International seminar on advancements in angiosperm systematic and conservation at department of Botany,University of calicut from 19th to 21st November 2015.

9.      Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. Analysis of crossability among the cultivated varieties of Ananascomosus (L.) Merr. (Bromeliaceae) in International seminar on new frontiers inCytogenetics of cytologists and and XIII conference of the society of cytologists andGeneticists at Department of Botany, University of Kerala from 15-17 December 2016.

10.  Nisha A P and Radhamany P M. Floral morphological variability in different varieties of  Ananascomosus (L.) Merr. (Bromeliaceae) from Kerala. in National seminar on  conservation of wetland Ecosystems for long term ecological security at Department of Botany, SreeNarayana college for Women,Kollam from 18th -20th January 2018.

11.  Nisha A P, Sunitha S K and Radhamany P M. Analysis of genetic diversity in Ananascomosus (L.) Merr hybrids using ISSR marker in 31st Kerala science congress at FatimaMata National College, Kollam on 2nd and 3rd February, 2019.

12.  Nisha A P and Radhamany P M . Total phenol content and antioxidant activity of different varieties of Ananascomosus (L. )Merr. in International conference onExploring the scope plant genetic resources organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala on 22–24 May, 2019.

13.  RemyaR and Nisha A P. Analysis of morphological variability in two different varieties of Carica papaya (L.) in International Seminar on Current status and challenges for conservation and sustainable use of Biodiversity organized by Post graduate and Research Department of Zoology and Bhoomithrasena club, S N college, kollam and indian science congress Association, Cochin Chapter on 22 to 24 January, 2020.

14.  AnjanaKartha, Nisha A P and Akshima G V Dev.Cytotoxic Effects Of rude extract of WoodfordiafruticosaKURZ. On Allium cepaL. root tip cells in National seminar on current trends in advances in biological sciences (CTAB 2020) organized byPost Graduate Department of Botany and BiotechnologyBishopmoore college, Mavelikkara, Keralain 5^th– 7^th February, 2020.

1. Orientation course (IT oriented) atUGC- Academic Staff College, University of Kerala , Kariavattom, Thiruvanathapuram from 20-06-2009 to  from 17-07- 2009

2. One day orientation programme to the teaching staff of the colleges on the regulations of choice based Credit and semester system organized by university of  Kerala on 10^th December 2009 at Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram.

3. Two day orientation programmefor college teachers organized by UGC- Academic staff College, University of Kerala on 2^nd and 3^rd Sept. 2010.

1.      Refresher course in Life science atUGC- Academic Staff College, University of Kerala ,Kariavattom, Thiruvanathapuram from 26-05-2011 to16-06 -2011.

2.      Summer school atUGC-HRDC, University of Kerala Kariavattom, Thiruvanathapuram from 23-07-2018 to  13-08-2018.

3.      One week online short term faculty development programmeon ICT tools for teaching learning process- Post pandemic educational Strategies organized by Dept. physics and IQAC , S N College, Kollam in collaboration with Kerala State higher Education Council from August 17-23

2.      Coordinator-One day training programme on Mushroom cultivation on 11^th February 2020organised by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam, supported by College PTA

3.      Organizing committee member –Ozone day celebration on September 18^th 2019organised by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam, supported by   supported by Social forestry extension unit , Kollam and Kerala Forests and wild life Department.

4.      Organizing committee member – Workshop on Floriculture and flower arrangements-Principles and practicesorganized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam on 7^th January 2020 supported by college PTA.

5.      Organizing committee member – Seminar on current Trends in Plant Science Research: Perspectives and Priorities on 27^th February 2020 supported by College PTA

6.      Organizing committee member – Webinar on Plant identification virtual-2020 Interpreting Plant taxonomy organized by Dept. of Botany  and IQAC, S N college, Kollam on 03/08/20220

1.      National seminar organized by Dept. of Botany, S N College, Varkala on 6^th and 7^th August 2008 sponsored bu UGC.

2.       International symposium on Genomics, Medicinal plants and Microbes organized by dept. of Botany, University of Kerala on May 29-31, 2011.

3.      Eleventh All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics organized by Dept. of Molecular Biology, Bangalore University and Society of Cytologists and geneticists, India on January 23-25, 2012.

4.      National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation organized by the Dept. of Botany and Zoology, SreeNarayana College, Punalur on March 15^th -16^th , 2012 supported by KSCTE  .

5.      International seminar on World bioheritage concerns over climate change, with a special reference to ethnic vegetables organized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Chempazhanthy on September 7^th-8^th, 2012 supported by KSCTE.

6.      National seminar on Biotechnology Vs Biodiversity challenges and Options organized by Dept. of Zoology, S N College, Kollam on 21^st and 22^nd November 2012, sponsored by UGC.

7.      National seminar on Plant Reproductive Biology organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala on July, 25, 2013.

8.      16^th  All India Congress of Cytology and Genetics organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala from October 22-24, 2013.

9.      National seminar on Ethnic Knowledge of Biological Resources in Contemporary Plant sciences organized by Dept. of Botany, S N College for Women, Kollam on 28^th and 29^th August 2014, sponsored by UGC.

10.  National seminar on Transgenics and Crop Improvement organized by Inter university centre for Genomics and Gene technology, University of Kerala on July 24, 2014.

11.  National seminar on RNAi Technology and Biomarkers organized by Inter university centre for Genomics and Gene technology, University of Kerala on November 10, 2014.

12.  National symposium on Underutilized and Wild edible Plants of India – Future crops organized by Dept. of Botany, university of Kerala from December 10-11, 2014.

13.  National seminar on Flowering Plant Reproduction and Diversity organized by Fatima Mata National college, Kollam on 10^th January, 2015.

14.  National seminar on Recent Advances in Plant science  Dept. of Botany, university of Kerala on February, 27, 2015

15.  National seminar on Current Vistas in Cell and molecular Biology, March, 26, 2015  Dept. of Botany, university of Kerala  and Kerala university Botany alumni Assiciation on March 26, 2015.

16.  National seminar on flowering Plant Diversity and Reproductive Biology  organized by Fatima Mata National college, Kollam  on 7^th August, 2015.

17.  National seminar on Advances in biosystematics and Biodiversity Conservation organized by Dept. of Botany, S N College, Varkala on 8^th and 9^th October 2015, sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE.

18.  Silver Jubilee Conference on IAAT and Council meeting of IAPT and international seminar on Advances in angiosperm systematic and conservation organized by Dept. Botany, University of Calicut  from 19^th to 21^st November, 2015.

19.  International symposium on Science Education and Sustainable Development jointly organized by the Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Hard Rain project, UK and Canterbury Christ church university from 22 to 23^rd January 2016.

20.  National symposium on biological applications of Confocal Microscopy organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, on 9^th March, 2016, sponsored by DST, PURSE programme.

21.  International seminar on New Frontiers in cytogenetics and XIII conference of the Society of Cytologists and Geneticists  organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala on 15- 17 December, 2016, sponsored by SERB, Govt. of India .

22.  National seminar  on The Impacts of Climate change on Natural resources organized by the Dept. of Botany, Baby John memorial Government College, Chavara on 21-22 November, 2017. Sponsored by DCE, Govt. of Kerala.

23.  GMF National seminar on Modern Trends in Conservation, Utilisation and Improvement of Plant Genetic Resources organized by Dept. of Botany, university of Kerala and Gregor Mendel Foundation, Calicut university 23-24 November, 2017, sponsored by KSCTE and University of Kerala.

24.  National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for long term ecological security organized by Dept. of Botany, S N College for Women from 18^th– 20^th January, 2018, supported by KSCTE and KSBB.

25.  National seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology organized by S N College, Kollam on 12-14 Feb 2018, sponsored by Indian science congress Association Cochin chapter.

26.  International Conference on Exploring the the scope of Plant genetic Resources organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala on May 22-24, 2019 sponsored by SERB, Govt. of India.

27.  31^st Kerala Science Congress at Fatima Matha National College, Kollam on 2^nd and 3^rd February, 2019 sponsored by KSCSTE and SERB.

28.  National Seminar on Challenges and Changes in AQAR and SSR preparation 0rganized by IQAC, SreeNarayana College, Kollam on19 and 20 December, 2019 sponsored by NAAC.

29.  International seminar on Current Status and Challenges for Conservation and Sustainable use of Biodiversity (ISCCSB) organized by dept. of Zoology, S N College, Kollam on 22-24 January, 2020.

30.  National Seminar on Current Trends and Advances in Biological Sciences organized by Department of Botany and Biotechnology, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara on 5^th and 7^th February 2020.

Webinars-6

1.      Training programme on General informatics organized by S N College, Varkala from 1^st-3^rd September 2011, sponsored by Kerala state higher education Council.

2.      National workshop on Modern Trends in Molecular Phylogeny organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut from 15^th to 20^th March, 2015, sponsored by SERB and KSCTE.

3.      National workshop on Recent Advances inPhytochemical profiling of Medicinal plants organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala on 4^th -8^th January, 2016.

4.      National workshop on Seed collection and Conservation  at Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala on March 8-10, 2017.

5.      M Sc Botany syllabus revision workshop at Dept. Of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 13^th and 14^th June, 2018

6.      Oneday International workshop on Microseeds and Marvellous Research organized by Post graduate and Research Department of Botany, fathimaMatha national College, Kollam on 2^ndNovember , 2018.

7.      Workshop on Floriculture and Flower arrangement: Principles and Practices organized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam on7th January, 2020.

8.      Training programme on Mushroom Cultivation organized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam on February, 11, 2020.

Deputy chairman and chief examiner of B Sc Botany& B Sc Botany and Biotechnology examinations

Deputy chairman and Additional examiner of M Sc Botany examinations

Question paper setter of an autonomous college

Participated in M Sc syllabus revision on 2018.

Subject expert for guest lecturer interviews

Member – NAAC reaccreditation committee,

Admission committee,PG monitoring committee.

Executive committee member -DST FIST

BOG member- RUSA

Chairperson- Department level monitoring committee

Member-Discipline committee, College level monitoring committee, Grievance redressal cell,  Campus beautification committee

Books Published

Published a  book entitled “Rebooting India through Practical Integral Humanism”,   Notion press, Chennai 600031,    ISBN 978-1-64249- 961- 2( 2018)

Attended UGC sponsored Orientation course (IT oriented) from 27/12/2011 to 23/01/2012 and obtained grade A from Academic staff college, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.

Attended UGC sponsored refresher course in Environmental Science (Inter disciplinary) from 09/01/2015 to 29/01/2015 and obtained grade A from Academic staff college, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.

Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences           from    11/7/19 – 24/7/19 and obtained grade A from Academic staff college, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.

Attended UGC sponsored refresher course in Environmental Science (Inter disciplinary) from 09/01/2020 to 22/01/2020 and obtained grade A from Academic staff college, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.

Chairman,,B.Sc Botany and Biotechnology 2nd Semester Examination, 2019 – 2020  order dt.6/03/2019

Additional examiner of B.Sc/ M.Sc  theory / practical examinations of Kerala University.

Question paper setter for UG/PG courses for Autonomous Colleges under Kerala/MG University.

B.Sc Botany Tutor (2012 -2015) ( SNCW)

B.Sc Botany Tutor (2015 -2018)

M.Sc  Botany Tutor ( 2017-2018)

B.Sc Botany & Biotechnology Tutor ( 2018-2019)

M.Sc  Botany Tutor ( 2019 – 2021)

Convener of  Anti Ragging Cell  of  SreeNarayana College, Kollam     ( 2018 – 2019,2019 – 2020)

Coordinator of  Anti Drug Awareness Cell  of  SreeNarayana College, Kollam              ( 2018- 2019, 2019 – 2020)

Internal mentor  of WWS for Botany of  SreeNarayana College, Kollam ( 2019- 2020)

Official invitee of Govt. of India  for Startup India Stand up India launch on January 16th 2016 .

Contributor of National Health Policy.

Official invitee of Govt. of India  for second  anniversary of My Gov and the first Town hall event of Hon’ble Prime Minister on  6th August, 2016 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi.

Official Invitee  of Government of India for  Transforming  India Meeting entitled as “ Fridays at MyGov” at Electronics Nikethan, New Delhi.,2017

Resource person at Government Polytechnic college, Ezhukone, for taking seminar on Disaster Management   for diploma students.

Resource person  (Visiting Faculty) at Government Polytechnic college, Attingal, for taking seminar on Environmental Science  for diploma students.

Resource person at SreeNarayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala, for taking seminar on ‘ Start-up Awareness Programme’ organised by Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Kerala.

Resource person at Govt. I.T.I Attingal, for taking seminar on ‘Start-up Awareness Programme’ organised by Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Kerala.

Resource person at SreeSankaraVidyapeetam College, Nagaroor, for taking seminar on ‘Start-up Awareness Programme’ organised by Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Kerala.

Appreciation letter from Honourable Union  Minister,  Sri. PrakashJavadekar, Human Resource Department, Govt. Of India for my book entitled ” Rebooting India through Practical Integral Humanism”  and commented as a “good and very useful book”.

Appreciation letter from ‘my Gov team’, Govt. Of India for my  valuable contributions since its inception and commented  as ‘You are an inspiration and change maker’

Contributor of National Budget  2019 – 2020, Appreciation letter from Finance minister for valuable suggestions and inputs for the union Budget 2019 – 2020

Contributor of National Budget  2020 – 2021, Appreciation letter from Finance minister for valuable suggestions and inputs for the union Budget 2020 – 2021

Review of our book  entitled “Rebooting India through Practical Integral Humanism “was published  in International  Journal, Journal of literature and aesthetics, July – Dec 2019, written by Dr.  Rajalekshmi. K.L Assistant  Prof, English dept. Govt. arts and science college, Karunagappally, Kerala

Resource person for taking seminar on Food Adulteration in India in seven days special camp programme for NSS volunteers organized by NSS  unit 202 GPTC,Attingal .

PG– Microtechnique, Phycology, Molecular biology, Classical Genetics, Biochemistry, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics

Teaching :  17 yrs (Guest lecturer – 8 yrs and as

Assistant Professor – 9 yrs)

2.        Latha Sadanandan. 2018. A comparative study on the production of vermicompost using two invasive aquatic weeds Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms and Pistia stratiotes L. as substrates. Indian J. Sci. Res. 20(1): 53-55.ISSN: 0976-2876 (Print).ISSN: 2250-0138 (Online)

3.        Latha Sadanandan, Soja S. and Thushara V. 2018. Studies on the Anatomy  and Histochemistry of  Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms. Trends in Biosciences 11(7): 1118 – 1122. ISSN: 0974 -8431.

4.        Latha Sadanandan, Chithra Chandran and Geethu C.B. 2018. Studies on the Biochemistry and Allelopathy of Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell. Trends in Biosciences 11(7): 1569 – 1571. ISSN: 0974 -8431.

5.        Latha Sadanandan, Aswathy Jayaprakash and Radhika Babu (2014). In vitro callogenesis in certain explants of Baliospermum montanum (Willd.) Muell. Arg. – A threatened medicinal plant. Academic Spectrum. Vol. VII. Pp. 06 -11. SN College, Cherthala. ISSN 2456 -3056.

6.        Latha Sadanandan, Radhika Babu and Aswathy Jayaprakash (2013). In vitro callus induction in Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook F. Thoms.- A vulnerable medicinal plant. SPECTRUM (SN College, Cherthala – inhouse journal) pp. 15- 21.

7.        Latha S. and M. Daniel (2003). Allelopathic effects of social forestry trees neem and Melia on rice. Geobios 30 (2-3): 137 – 142.

8.        Mariamma J., Latha S. and M. Daniel (2002). Pharmacognostic and chemical studies on the fruits of Piper galeatum C.DC. Jour. Med. Arom. Pl. Sci. 24: 938 – 942.

9.        Latha S., J. Mariamma and M.Daniel (2002). Allelopathic effects of certain social forestry trees on cotton. Adv. Biol. Sci. 1(1): 7 -13.

10.    S. Latha, J. Mariamma and M. Daniel (2001). Studies on the effects of leaf leachates of Pongamia pinnata on certain crops and weeds and the soil mycoflora. Nat. Acad. Sci. Lett. 24 (5-12): 63 – 68.

11.  Latha S. and M. Daniel (2001). Phenolic antioxidants of some common pulses. Jour of Food Sci and Tech. 38(3): 272 – 273.

2.       Latha Sadanandan, Soja S. and Thushara V.(2018).  Studies on the Anatomy and Histochemistry of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms. Proceedings in the National Seminar on  Insights into the interdisciplinary perspectives of Chemical and Biosciences organized by  Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, sponsored by  KSCSTE, RUSA, KSHEC, ISCA from 26/2/2018 to 28/2/2018 ( Oral).

3.       Latha Sadanandan, Chithra Chandran and Geethu C.B. (2018). Studies on the Biochemistry and Allelopathy of Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell. Proceedings in the National Seminar on  Insights into the interdisciplinary perspectives of Chemical and Biosciences organized by  Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, sponsored by  KSCSTE, RUSA, KSHEC, ISCA from 26/2/2018 to 28/2/2018 (Poster).

4.       Latha Sadanandan 2018. Quality Analysis of Ashta Churna, an Ayurvedic formulation using phytochemical and pharmacognostic methods. National Seminar on  Reaching the unreached through Science and Technology organized by  Sree Narayana College, Kollam, sponsored by  ISCA and Dept. of Environment and Climate change from 12/2/2018 to 14/2/2018 (Oral).

5.       Latha Sadanandan and Kathu S. Sundar (2018).  Conservation of Pteridophytes in S.N. College campus , Kollam and their morphoanatomical studies. National Seminar on  Reaching the unreached through Science and Technology organized by  Sree Narayana College, Kollam, sponsored by  ISCA and Dept. of Environment and Climate change from 12/2/2018 to 14/2/2018 (Poster).

6.       Latha Sadanandan, Chithra Chandran and Geethu C.B. (2018).  Biochemical and Allelopathic studies on Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell: An aquatic fern in Wetland Ecosystem. Proceedings in National Seminar on  Conservation of wetland ecosystems for long term ecological security organized by  Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam , sponsored by  KSCSTE and KSBB from 18/1/2018 to 20/1/2018 (Oral).

7.       Latha Sadanandan and Soja S. (2017).  Bioprospecting of an invasive aquatic weed  Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms. Proceedings in National Seminar on  Bioprospecting – A quest for natural solutions organized by CMS College, Kottayam sponsored by UGC from 5/12/2017 and 6/12/2017 (Oral).

8.        Latha Sadanandan (2017). A comparative study on the production of vermicompost using two invasive aquatic weeds Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms and Pistia stratiotes L. as substrates. Proceedings in 27^th Swadeshi Science Congress organized by  Amrita  Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam sponsored by Swadeshi Science Movement and Amrita  Viswa Vidyapeetham from 7/11/2017 to 9/11/2017 (E- poster)

9.        Latha Sadanandan and Soja S. (2017). Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of an Invasive Aquatic Weed Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms and Scope for Bioprospecting. National Symposium on The innovative trends in Chemical education and research: Hurdles and successive progress organized by Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, sponsored by KSCSTE and BARC from 22/3/2017 to 24/3/2017 (Oral).

10.    Latha Sadanandan, Dhanya D.S., Radhika Babu and Aswathy Jayaprakash (2014). In vitro callogenesis in certain explants of Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook F. Thoms.- A vulnerable medicinal plant. Proceedings of UGC sponsored National seminar on Utilization, Management and Conservation of medicinal plants, organized by Department of Botany, Bishop Kurialacherry College for women, Amalagiri, Kottayam, on 10th and 11th Dec. 2014 (Oral).

11.    Latha Sadanandan, Dhanya D.S., Aswathy Jayaprakash and Radhika Babu (2014). In vitro callogenesis in Baliospermum montanum (Willd.) Muell. Arg. – A threatened medicinal plant. Proceedings of  UGC sponsored National seminar on Utilization, Management and Conservation of medicinal plants, Department of Botany, Bishop Kurialacherry College for women, Amalagiri, Kottayam on 10th and 11th Dec. 2014 (Oral).

12.    Latha Sadanandan and Aswathy Jayaprakash (2014) ‘In vitro callogenesis in axillary bud of Baliospermum montanum (Willd.) Muell.-Arg.-A red listed medicinal plant’. Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Role of plant systematic in biodiversity and its conservation, organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha (Dist), Kerala on 4th and 5th Mar., 2014. (Oral)

13.    Latha Sadanandan and Radhika Babu (2014) ‘Effect of plant growth regulators on callogenesis from shoot tip of Cyclea peltata (Lam.) Hook F. Thoms- An underutilized medicinal plant’. Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Role of plant systematic in biodiversity and its conservation, organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha (Dist), Kerala on 4th and 5th Mar.,2014.(Oral).

14.    Latha Sadanandan, Rakhi Chandran and Rathila B.R.(2012) ‘Allelopathy – a threat to biodiversity conservation’ Proc. of International Seminar on World Bioheritage Concerns for the Climate change with special reference to Ethnic Vegetables. Dept. of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Chempazanthy, Thiruvananthapuram (Dist), Kerala on Sept. 7th and 8th, Pp.83(Oral).

15.    Latha Sadanandan, Sreekkutty C.A. and Jashna K. (2012) ‘Comparison of yield of Calocybe indica (milky mushroom) with Hypsizygus ulmarius and Pleurotus florida (Oyster mushrooms) cultivated on paddy straw’. International Seminar on Bioactive Natural Compounds from Plant Food in Nutrition and Health-ICBPN 2012. Dept. of Home Science, CMS College, Kottayam from Sept. 20th – 22nd , Pp. 280-284.(Poster).

16.    Latha Sadanandan, Jiji K. Vijayakumar, Rakhi Chandran and Rathila B.R. (2012) ‘Millettia pinnata and Vigna radiata – A promising combination in Agroforestry systems’ at National Biodiversity Congress, Thiruvananthapuram from 27th to 30th Dec, Pp. 100.(Poster).

17.    Latha S., K.N. Jainy and B. Binumol (2008).‘Quality analysis of commercial samples of Triphala churna obtained from Kottakkal Arya Vaidysala’ using pharmacognostic and phytochemical methods’. International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, CMS College, Kottayam , Kerala on Feb. 6th and 7th, Pp.49.(Poster)

18.    Latha Sadanandan and M. Daniel (2005).‘Positive allelopathic effects of two social forestry trees Melia azedarach Linn. And Cassia siamea Lam. on Triticum aestivum var. Lok 1’ National Seminar at St. George’s college, Aruvithura, Kottayam, Kerala from july 25-27, 2005. (Oral).

19.    Latha S. and M. Daniel (2005).‘Allelopathic effects of Azadirachta indica A. Juss and Pongamia pinnata Pierre on Triticum aestivum’. Proc of International conference on Science and Technology foe Sustainable development, Dept. of Botany, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala from Aug 10 -13,Pp.178-182.(Oral).

20.    Latha Sadanandan and M. Daniel (2001).‘Allelopathic interactions of Pongamia pinnata Linn. with crops and weeds’ National Seminar at Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand on 6th Jan 2001. (Poster).

21.    Latha Sadanandan and M. Daniel (2000).‘Soil mycoflora under some trees recommended in social forestry programme’ in the 15th Gujarat Science Congress at Faculty of Science, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara on 12th Feb, 2000. (Oral).

3. Refresher course in Life Sciences from
2-7-2014 to 22-7-2014 at Academic Staff College,  UGC-HRDC , Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Coordinator in the National level Seminar on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ sponsored by KSCSTE, at Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha on 21st Mar 2012.

3. Organising Secretary in the National seminar on ‘Biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects’ at Department of Botany and Biotechnology, CMS College, Kottayam on 28th Nov 2008.

2.      National webinar on ‘Academic web search strategies’ organized by MES Kalladi College, Mannarkkad on 27/10/2020 and 28/10/2020.

3.      National webinar on ‘Significance of bioprospecting in biodiversity studies’ organized by Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, University of Kerala and Kerala Academy of Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram on 26/10/2020.

4.      National webinar on ‘Environmental impact assessment- past, present and future’ organized by Department of Botany, Baselius College, Kottayam on 24/8/2020.

5.      National webinar on ‘Interpreting plant taxonomy’ organized by Department of Botany, SN College, Kollam on 3/8/2020

6.      International Conference on Exploring the scope of plant genetic resources Provectus plantae ’19 organized by the Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 22/5/2019 to 24/5/2019

7.      National Seminar on  Insights into the interdisciplinary perspectives of chemical and Biosciences organized by Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram and sponsored by  KSCSTE, RUSA, KSHEC, ISCA from 26/2/2018 to 28/2/2018.

8.      National Seminar on  Reaching the unreached through Science and Technology RURTST 2018 organized by Sree Narayana College, Kollam and sponsored by The Indian Science Congress Association, Cochin Chapter and Department of Environment and Climate change from 12/2/2018 to 14/2/2018.

9.      National Seminar on  Conservation of wetland ecosystems for long term ecological security organized by Sree Narayana College for women, Kollam and sponsored by  KSCSTE and KSBB from 18/1/2018 to 20/1/2018.

10.  National Seminar on  Bioprospecting – A quest for natural solutions organized by CMS College, Kottayam sponsored by UGC from 5/12/2017 and 6/12/2017.

11.  27^th Swadeshi Science Congress organized by  Amrita  Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam and sponsored by  Swadeshi Science Movement from 7/11/2017 to 9/11/2017.

12.  National Symposium on The innovative trends in Chemical education and research: hurdles and successive progress ITCER 2017 organized by  Sree Narayana College, Kollam and sponsored by BARC and KSCSTE from 22/3/2017 to 24/3/17.

13.  Symposium on Higher Education at SD College, Alappuzha on 12/12/2015.

14.  Kerala Science Congress at Convention Centre, Alappuzha from 27th to 29th Jan. 2015.

15.  National seminar on Utilization, Management and Conservation of medicinal plants, Department of Botany, BK College for women, Amalagiri, Kottayam on 10th and 11th Dec.2014.

16.  National conference on ‘Natural resources management: a key to sustainability’ organized by Assumption college, Changanacherry, Kottayam on 5th and 6th Dec 2013.

17.  International seminar on ‘Molecular secrets of plant medicines’ organized by Biotechnology Department, CMS College, Kottayam on 17th and 18th Oct, 2013.

18.  National seminar on ‘Eco-friendly alternatives to plastics’ organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha on 7th Mar 2012.

19.  Kerala Science Congress 2012 at Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam from 29th – 31st Jan 2012.

20.  State level Seminar on ‘Scientific Temper and awareness in Organ donation’ organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha on 7th Dec 2011.

21.  National Seminar on ‘NMR Spectroscopy’ conducted by Department of Chemistry, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala from 28th to 29th July 2011.

22.  National Seminar on ‘Energy Conservation’ organized by the Post graduae Department of Physics, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha on 29th and 30th Mar 2011.

23.  State level seminar on ‘Data mining’ organized by Department of Computer Science, Sree Narayana College, Cherthala, Alappuzha from 3rd to 5th Feb 2011.

24.  National seminar on ‘Nanobiotechnology’ organized by Department of Botany and Biotechnology, CMS College, Kottayam on 21st Feb 2011.

25.  Consultation on ‘Genetically modified crops’ organized by Department of Botany, CMS College, Kottayam on 7th Feb 2011.

26.  National Seminar on ‘Biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects’, Department of Botany and Biotechnology, CMS College, Kottayam on 28th Nov., 2008.

27.  International Conference on ‘Sustainable agriculture’ at CMS College, Kottayam on Feb. 6th and 7th, 2008.

28.  Seminar on ‘Total quality management in higher education’ sponsored by NAAC at CMS College, Kottayam on Nov 10th and 11th, 2006.

29.  National Seminar on ‘Nature’s secrets in plants-potential applications and future scope’ at MACFAST, Thiruvalla, Kottayam on 10th Aug 2006.

30.  International Conference on ‘Science and Technology for sustainable development’ at St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala from Aug 10th -13th, 2005.

31.  National Seminar on ‘Arboriculture and Aquaculture’ at St. George’s College, Aruvithura, Kottayam, Kerala from 25th – 27th July, 2005.

32.  National Seminar on ‘Herbs-Challenges in the new millennium’ at Aghakar Research Institute, Pune on 7th Feb, 2001.

33.  National Symposium on ‘Sustainable environment- Achievements and future prospects’ at Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar,, Anand from 4 – 6 Jan 2001.

34.  Lecture – cum – demonstration on ‘Bonsai’ organized by Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara in Feb 2000.

35.  National Seminar on ‘Molecular approaches to crop improvement’ organized by Department of Botany, CMS College, Kottayam, Kerala from 29th – 31st Dec, 1997.

2.     Training programme on Mushroom cultivation organized by the Department of Botany, SN College, Kollam on 11/2/2020.

3.     Regional Workshop on Career Advancement Scheme for College teachers under UGC regulations organized by Sree Narayana College, Kollam and sponsored by IQAC on 17/4/2017.

4.     National Workshop on Research methodology, writing practices, language and soft skills organized by Sree Narayana College, Kollam and sponsored by KSCSTE from 27/3/2017 and 28/3/2017.

5.     National Workshop on ‘Gene to Genomics: Celebrating 150 years of Mendelism’ organized by Department of Biotechnology, CMS College, Kottayam sponsored by KSCSTE from 21st to 23rd Jan. 2016.

6.     National Workshop on ‘Academic writing and publishing’ organized by KSHEC at RTTC, Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram from 24th to 25th Mar. 2015.

7.     National Workshop on SPSS data analysis , Department of Botany, BK College for women, Amalagiri, Kottayam from 29th to 30th Sept. 2014.

8.     Hands –on workshop in ‘DNA Barcoding’ organized by Department of Botany, CMS College, Kottayam from 13th to 14th Dec 2011.

9.     Training on ‘Mushroom cultivation and Spawn production’ at Assumption College, Changanacherry, Kottyam from April to May 2007.

10.                        Workshop on ‘Phytochemical methods and quality control’ organized by St. Berchmans college, Changanacherry, Kottayam from 25th Feb to 1st Mar 2003.

11.                        Workshop on ‘Phytochemistry : Basics, Methods and Applications’ organized by Department of Botany, The MS University of Baroda, Vadodara from 25th to 27^th Jan. 2002.

12.                        Workshop on ‘Phytochemistry and pharmacognosy of medicinal plants’ organized by Department of Botany, The MS University of Baroda, Vadodara from Nov 26th to Dec 1^st  2001.

13.                        Workshop on ‘Phytochemistry and pharmacognosy of medicinal plants’ organized by Department of Botany, The MS University of Baroda, Vadodara from 6th to 11th Aug. 2001.

14.                        Workshop on ‘Plant identification and documentation’ organized by Department of Botany, The MS University of Baroda, Vadodara from 21st to 23rd Dec 2000.

15.                        Training on ‘Mangrove awareness and education’ organized by Environmental resources research centre, Thiruvananthapuram from 17th to 19th Oct. 1997.

2.      Member of Board of Studies in Autonomous Colleges since 2016:

a.       Assumption College, Changanacherry (UG – Botany) 2016 -19

b.     CMS College, Kottayam (UG – Botany and Biotechnology).2016 -18

3.      B.Sc. Botany and M.Sc. Botany Question Paper setter since 2017 in Autonomous Colleges under Kerala University and Mahatma Gandhi University.

4.      Internal and External Examiner in University Examinations since 2011.

5.      Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association.

2.      Examinations invigilation, QP setting, Paper Valuation

3.      Field trip, Study tours, Laboratory visits

4.      Member of Organizing Commitees of Seminars

5.      Club activities

I  Sree Narayana College, Kollam (June 2016 – )

WWS                      – Co-ordinator

Swasthi                   – Member

Biodiversity Club   – Member

ENCON Club          – Member

Dept – level IQAC  – Member

Sexual harassment prevention Committee-Member

II Sree Narayana College,Cherthala (Jan 2011-May 2016)

Tutorial Committee  – Member

Grievance & Redressal Cell- Member

Anti-Narcotic Cell      – Member

Beautification Committee- Member

Scholarship Committee-Member

Science Club               – Member

Sports Club                 – Member

Botany Association     – Convenor

Ph.D. in Botany (University of Calicut)

Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Thiruvananthapuram

(2001 – 2004) CSIR-Senior Research Fellow

Post Graduate & Research Department of Botany

University of Calicut, Kerala

(2004 – 2010) Research Associate

Post Graduate & Research Department of Botany

SN College, Cherthala (2011-2016) & SN College Kollam (2016 onwards)

2.      Principal Investigator (2017), KSCSTE Student Project scheme (Amount: Rs. 11,000)

1)      Fellow of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (FIAAT) from 2006 onwards

2)      Plant Systematics Research Grant Award, instituted by International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT), Vienna, Austria in 2007

3)      Young Scientist Award – at the XII Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) National Conference, Goa, India in 2002

4)      Young Teacher Talent Award, instituted by Sree Narayana College, Cherthala in 2014 (Golden Jubilee Year of the College)

5)      Honorary membership, American Society for Plant Taxonomy (ASPT) in 2019 & 2020

6)      Technical Committee Member, Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) in 2018, 2019 & 2020

2)      Life member, Malabar Natural History Society (MNHS)

3)      Founder Treasurer & Life member, Centre for Research in Indigenous Knowledge Science and Culture (CRIKSC), Kozhikkode

4)      Student member, International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT) in 2007

2)      Reviewer, peer-reviewed journals in Plant Taxonomy (2007 onwards)

3)      Chief Editor, GRASSNEST, the official weblog of Centre for Grass Systematics and Research –  http://grassnest.wordpress.com (An On-line outreach project, recognised by United Nations-Convention on Biological Diversity (UN-CBD) and enlisted as one of the Multimedia Resource Page of UN ‘Decade on Biodiversity: 2011-2020’) Total visitors: 6520 (as on July 2020)

4)      Developed 5 E-content platforms for UG & PG programmes in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic (April 2020 onwards) 1. Hortus Kealae (http://t.me/keralaflora, public telegram channel for flowering plants identification) 2. Data Scientia (telegram channel on Methodology of science & Research integrity)  3. Taxonomica (Discussion forum for PG Botany) 4. Botanicorum (Discussion forum for UG Botany) 5. Plantarum (Discussion forum for UG Biotech)

5)      Assisted Post flood Biodiversity Assessment programme of Kerala Biodiversity Board (KSSBB) in April 2019.

6)      Established Plant identification & Botanical Information Service (BIS), an outreach programme of Sree Narayana College Herbarium (SNCH) from 2020 onwards

7)      Organized Biodiversity survey and assessment of Asramam Biodiversoty Heritage site, Kollam in March 2020

1.      Keynote address in One-day seminar on  Seminar on  Plant diversity and groundwater organised by Dept of Botany, KMMDB college, Sasthamkotta in August 2017

2.      Key note address in Inauguration of Botany Association at  FMN College, Kollam in February 2017

International Journals

1) Kiran Raj, M.S., M.. Sivadasan, P. Dileep and A.H. Alfarhan. 2016. A new sub species of Dimeria hohenackerii Hochst. ex Miq. (Poaceae) from India Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy 23(1): 27-31. [JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 0.696]

2) Kiran Raj, M. S.,  Sivadasan, M., Veldkamp, J.F., Alfarhan, A.H. & A.S.M. Amal Tamimi 2015. A revised Infrageneric classification of Dimeria R. Br. (Poaceae-Andropogoneae).  Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy  22(1): 47-54. [JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 0.696]

3) Kiran Raj, M.S., Sivadasan, M., Alfarhan, A.H. and Veldkamp, J.F. 2015. Dimeria raviana (Poaceae:Panicoideae), a new species from South Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 195: 193−196. [JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 1.376]

4) Kiran Raj, M.S., M.Sivadasan, J. F. Veldkamp, A. H. Alfarhan, & Jacob Thomas. 2013. Nanooravia gen. nov., of subtribe Dimeriinae (Poaceae-Panicoideae-Andropogoneae) from India. Nord. Jour. Botany 31: 161-165. DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2012.01207.x [JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 0.994]

5) Kiran Raj, M.S., M.Sivadasan, J. F. Veldkamp, A. H. Alfarhan, & Jacob Thomas. 2013. Validation of Nanooravia santapaui (Poaceae-Panicoideae-Andropogoneae-Dimeriinae) Nord. Jour. Botany 31: 638. DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2012.00358.x [JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 0.994]

6) Kiran Raj, M.S. 2010. Global biodiversity crisis and priorities in Indian plant systematics. Curr. Sci. 99(11): 149. [JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 0.782]

7) Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan. 2008. A new species of Dimeria R. Br. (Poaceae, Panicoideae, Andropogoneae) from Goa, India. Novon 18:  183-186. (JOURNAL IMAPACT FACTOR: 0.663)

8) Mohanan, N. Ravi, M.S. Kiran Raj & T. Shaju. 2001. A new species of Memecylon (Melastomaceae), from India.  Nord. Jour. Bot. 21(5): 493-496. (JOURNAL IMAPCT FACTOR: 0.882)

9) Ravi, N., N. Mohanan, T. Shaju, M.S. Kiran Raj & R. Rajesh. 2001.  Three more new species of Ischaemum L. (Poaceae) from Kerala, India.  Bot. Studies 42: 223-230. (JOURNAL IMAPCT FACTOR: 0.534)

National Journals

10.  Seema G., M.S. Kiran Raj, N. Mohanan & N. Omana Kumary. 2004. Ischaemum impressum Hack. (Poaceae) – an addition to the flora of Kerala State. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 28 (3): 549-551. (ISSN 0250-9768)

11.  Ravi, N., M.S. Kiran Raj, N. Mohanan & L. Shaji. 2004.  Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv. (Poaceae), an interesting new record for Peninsular India.  J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 28(1): 81-83. (ISSN 0250-9768)

12. Ravi, N., N. Mohanan & M.S. Kiran Raj. 2001.  Three new species of Poaceae from South India.  Rheedea 11(2): 87-96. (ISSN 0971-2313)

13. Ravi, N., N. Mohanan, M.S. Kiran Raj, T. Shaju & R. Rajesh. 2000.  Two new species of Poaceae from Kerala, India.  Rheedea 10(2): 91-98.

14. Ravi, N., N. Mohanan, M.S. Kiran Raj, T. Shaju & R. Rajesh. 2000. Another new species of Ischaemum L. from Kerala, India.  Rheedea 10(1): 49-53. (ISSN 0971-2313)

15. Ravi, N, N. Mohanan, T. Shaju, M.S. Kiran Raj & R. Rajesh. 1998.  Three new species of Ischaemum L. (Poaceae) from Kerala, India.  Rheedea 8(2): 149-158. (ISSN 0971-2313)

16. Mohanan, N., M.S. Kiran Raj, T. Shaju, N. Ravi. 1999.  Rediscovery of Poeciloneuron pauciflorum Bedd. (Bonnetiaceae), a little known endemic species ‘presumed to be extinct’, from Western Ghats.  Ann. Forestry 7(1): 87-89.

17. Ravi, N., N. Mohanan, M.S. Kiran Raj, & T. Shaju. 2001.  Gamotia micrantha var. micrantha, a new record for India.  Jour. Eco. Tax. Bot. 24(2): 297-299. (ISSN 0250-9768)

18. Mohanan, N., R. Jayakumar, T. Shaju & M.S. Kiran Raj. 2000.  On the rediscovery of Nothopegia aero-fulva Bedd. (Anacardiaceae), a rare and narrow endemic species of Western Ghats.  Jour. Econ. Tax. Bot. 24(1): 78-80

Science Magazines/College journals

19. Kiran Raj, M.S. 2011. Grasses, the energy source of the future. Science India 14(5): 15-17 (ISSN 0972-8287) – National

20. Kiran Raj, M.S. 2010. Biodiversity in Brief.  Science India 13(6): 33-34. (ISSN 0972-8287)

21. Kiran Raj, M.S. & Radhika Raj. 2010. A beauty contest among flowers. Science India 13(4): 4-8 (ISSN 0972-8287)  – Cover page Article

22. Kiran Raj, M.S. 2010. Buddha’s Peacock revisited in Malabar. ATROPOS 41: 55-56 (ISSN 1478-8128) – International

23. Kiranraj, M.S. 2011. Cymbopogons – the mosquito repellent aromatic grasses. SPECTRUM 4: 57-60 – College journal

Book Chapter

24. Kiran Raj, M.S., M. Sivadasan, N. Ravi. 2003. Grass diversity of Kerala – endemism and its phytogeographical significance.  In: M. K Janardhanam & D. Narasimhan (Eds.). Plant diversity, human welfare and conservation. Goa University, Goa. 8-30 pp.

25. Kiran Raj, M.S. M. Sivadasan, N.Ravi. 2008. Peninsular India, the centre of diversity of andropogonoid grasses. In: B. Simon (ed.), 4th International Conference: The Comparative Biology of the Monocotyledons & 5th International Symposium: Grass Systematics and Evolution.  Monocot IV. Coppenhagen. 81-82 pp.

Proceedings/Abstracts

26. N. Mohanan, N. Ravi, T. Shaju, M.S. Kiran Raj & R. Rajesh. 1998. Endemic crop relatives restricted to ‘Hot spot’ Agasthyamala, Western Ghats. International Conference on Conservation of Tropical Communities & Ecosystems. 2-6 December. Techno Park, Thiruvananthapuram. 94p.

27. N. Ravi., M.S. Kiran Raj & M. Sivadasan. 2002. Grass diversity of Kerala – Endemism and its Phytogeographical significance. – National Seminar on Plant Taxonomy in Nation Development. September 26-27. Goa University, Goa. 91p.

28. Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan. 2003.  Grass genetic resources of Kerala (in Malayalam). – Swedeshi Science Symposium on Crop diversity and tribal empowerment. November 6-8. M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Wayanad. 105 p.

29. Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan. 2004. Re-investigation of the subtribe Dimeriinae (Poaceae – Andropogoneae). – National Seminar on New frontiers in Plant Taxonomy and Biodiversity conservation. December 29-31. Tropical Botanic Garden Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram. 78-79 p.

30. Kiran Raj, M.S., V. A. Jaleel & M. Sivadasan  2005. A synoptic account of endemic aroids of Peninsular India. – National Seminar on Emerging trends in Plant Taxonomy. October 20-21. Nagpur University, Madhyapradesh 117p.

31. Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan 2006. Grass genetic Resources of Southern Western Ghats, India. – National Conference on Forest Biodiversity Resources: Exploitation, Conservation and Management. March 21-22. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 54p.

32. Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan. 2006. Dimeria Sect. Annulares (Poaceae) in India. – International Seminar on Present trends and Future prospects of Angiosperm Taxonomy. October 4-6. Agarkhar Research Institute, Pune. 52-53p.

33. Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan. 2007. Wetland grasses of Kerala: Significance and functions. – International Seminar on Changing Scenario in Angiosperm Systematics. November 19-21. Kolhapur University, Maharashtra. 72-73.

34. Kiran Raj, M.S. & M. Sivadasan. 2007. Aromatic and medicinal grasses of Western Ghats, India. – National Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. December 10-12. Gulbarga University, Karnataka. 32p.

35. Kiran Raj, M.S. & Praveen Bose 2012. Taxonomic studies on Family Elaeocarpaceae of Kerala. National Seminar on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. March 10-12. S. N. College, Punalur, 143p. (Abstract).

Popular Articles

36.  Kiranraj, M.S. 2003. Grasses of Kakkayam Forest. Malabar Tragon 2(2): 9.

37.  Kiranraj, M.S. 2008. Unveiling Vedic code. Global Ayurveda 20: 42.

HRDC, Ranchi University (25/11 – 1/12/2020) – STC

Ranmanujan College, University of Delhi (21/12 – 28/12/2020)-FDP

2)      Organized an One day seminar on ‘Current trends in Plant Science Research: Perspectives & Priorities’, under the auspices of AGHORA annual seminar series, supported by College PTA, Sree Narayana College Kollam on 26^th February 2020

3)      Organised Awareness class on Scholarships for Faculty members in 2018, 2019 & 2020

2.      One day National Workshop on Bioinformatics: Principles, Algorithms & Tools, sponsored by Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute (TBGRI) & Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT), held at Thiruvananthapuram in June 2002.

3.      One week National Workshop on Biosystematics and Conservation of Plant Biodiversity sponsored by MoEF, New Delhi, held at Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE), Delhi University, Delhi in January 2003.

4.      Three days UGC sponsored Training in Botanical Illustrations organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut in March 2008.

5.      One day workshop on Academic publishing and writing organized & sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram in February 2014.

6.      One day workshop on RUSA-PFMS at College of engineering, Thiruvanathapuram on 23/02/2019

7.      One day work shop on UGC-PFMS training and settlement at St. joseph college, Irijakkuda on 4^th june 2019

8.      One day workshop on Floriculture and flower arrangement: Principles & Practises, organised by Department of Botany, S N College, Kollam on 7 January 2020

9.      One day training workshop on Mushroom cultivation organised by Dept of Botany, SN College Kollam on 11 February 2020

1.      Additional/External Examiner in BSc & MSc Botany theory & Practical  Examinations since 2016

2.      Deputy Chairman, 3^rd semester MSc Botany Degree University Examinations Jan 2020

3.      Member, Board of studies for Question paper setting, SB College, Changanassery (Autonomous) in April 2017

4.      Subject Expert, Interview Board of guest lecturers, NSS college, Kottiyam May 2017

5.      Member, Board of studies for Quetiion paper setting, St. Joseph College, irijalakkuda (Autonomous) in November 2020

6.      Co-ordinated study tours (6 field trips)for  taxonomic study, plant collection and herbarium preparation for UG & PG Botany students since 2016

7.      Co-ordinated the maintenance activities of Botanical Garden of Sree Narayana College Kollam, with the help of Faculty members UG & PG studentsof Dept of Botany since 2016

8.      Herbarium In-charge, Sree Narayana College Herbarium (SNCH) & Botanical Information & Plant Identification Service (from 2016 onwards)

2.      Nodal officer, State scholarships(from 2016 onwards)

3.      Assistant Co-ordinator, IQAC (from 2018 onwards)

4.      Member,  Library Advisory Committee (from 2018 onwards)

5.      Executive member, DIST-FIST (2019 onwards

6.      Committee  member, RUSA (2019 onwards)

7.      Member, PFMS monitoring Committee (2019 onwards)

8.      Plant identification and information service & Herbarium (SNCH) in-charge (From 2018 onwards)

9.      Plant Digital tagging at Botanical Garden of Sree Narayana College, Kollam (BGSNCK) in March 2019.

10.  Published e-handbook on State/central/university Scholarships 2020-2021 in college website.

2.      Collaboration with Grass Phylogeny Working Group (GPWG) in Grass systematics research

Youtube Channel For botany students https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhEq44qpxU4dAbP0XM2ZQg?view_as=subscriber

National                                 : 3 (Co-ordinater)

Regional                                 : 10

International webinar                         : 10

International seminar                           : 1

National Seminar                                  : 8

National webinars                                : 12

World Health Organisation Certificate programmes     : 5

·      Convener- Malpractice Prevention Squad, Kerala University

·      Resource person  Various National and State level programmes at Colleges, Teachers training Institute and ITI

·      Member board of studies in Genetics, Calicut University – 2013-15

·         Convener-  Palliative Club

·         Co-ordinater-AISHE

·         Member- IQAC, College Council, Science club, Nature club, Haritha Karma Sena, Admission committee

·         PTA Executive member

·         GAIN PF Nodal Officer

·         Surya, P.S. and N. Ratheesh, 2015. A comparative study on the diversity and distribution of VAM fungi in the soils of mono and mixed crop home garden. Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Management of Bioresources in Western Ghats- A Technological Approach at PG Department of Biotechnology, SAS SNDP YOGAM College, Konni, on 17- 18

·         Ratheesh, N., Lekshmi, S. and K.B. Manoj 2018. Structural analysis of mangrove vegetation in Asramam, Kollam district, Kerala. Eds. S. Sekhar, NishaSekar and N. Ratheesh. Proceedings of National Seminar on Conservation of wetland ecosystem for long term ecological security on 18-20 jan 2018 SN College for Women Kolam

·         Ratheesh N. , K.B. Manoj and Lekshmi S. 2017. Diversity of Mangroves in Asramam, Kollam District, Kerala. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. 4 (1) 20-24

·         N. Ratheesh. 2016. Diversity of VasicularArbuscularMycorrhizalspors from forest fire affected deciduous and evergreen forest soils in Kerala part of Western Ghats. Eds. K.A Sujana, MV. Durai and C. Sivaperumn in. Forest Ecosystem Biodiversity Ecology and Conservation. Write and Print publication, New Delhi. 263p

·         Ratheesh N .and K.B. Manoj. 2017. A study on Vesicular ArbuscularMycorrhizal (VAM) fungi in the soils of Sacred Grove at kotarakara, kollam, Kerala. Journal of Advances in Biological Science Volume 4 (1).34-39

·         Aruna Mohan and N. Ratheesh. 2020, analysis of physico-chemical and biological properties of soils at ayiravilli sacred grove, Kollam, Kerala. Proceedings of the International seminar on current status and challenges in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Eds. S. Sheeba and N. Ratheesh at SN College Kollam on 22-24 Jan 2020. ISBN 978-93-5396-871-7

·         AthiraVijayan and N. Ratheesh, 2020, Study on phylloplane micro fungi in some plants at Ayiravalli sacred grove, Paravoor, Kerala. Proceedings of the International seminar on current status and challenges in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Eds. S. Sheeba and N. Ratheesh at SN College Kollam on 22-24 Jan 2020. ISBN 978-93-5396-871-7

·         Harsha D. and N. Ratheesh, 2020 Diversity and distribution of vegetation at Ayiravilli sacred grove, Paravoor, Kollam, Kerala. Proceedings of the International seminar on current status and challenges in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Eds. S. Sheeba and N. Ratheesh at SN College Kollam on 22-24 Jan 2020. ISBN 978-93-5396-871-7

·         N. Ratheesh and Lesitha K.R 2020. Impact of human intervention on the topography and ecology at Kalarikunnu, Chelannur, Kozhikode, Kerala, South India. Proceedings of the International seminar on current status and challenges in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Eds. S. Sheeba and N. Ratheesh at SN College Kollam on 22-24 Jan 2020. ISBN 978-93-5396-871-7

·         Meenu G. Kumar, Parvana Nair and N. Ratheesh. 2018. Diversity and root colonization of vam fungi in selected members of piperaceae. Eds. S. Sekhar, NishaSekar and N. Ratheesh. Proceedings of National Seminar on Conservation of wetland ecosystem for long term ecological security on 18-20 jan 2018 SN College for Women Kolam.

·         Parvana Nair, Meenu G. Kumar and N. Ratheesh. 2018. A study on vam colonization on selected medicinal plants at Kollam district, Kerala. Eds. S. Sekhar, NishaSekar and N. Ratheesh. Proceedings of National Seminar on Conservation of wetland ecosystem for long term ecological security on 18-20 jan 2018 SN College for Women Kollam

·         Life member Advance in Life Science Journal (Code-  Code- 2071-TIBS-ALS-G-2020 dtd. 28/05/2020

·         Professional Member (Life time) Institute of Scholars (InSc)

·         Reviewer InSc- international Journal of Basic and Applied Science

Plant Biotechnology and Plant Phytochemistry.

UG- Cell Biology, Genetics,Biotechnology Phycology and Bryophyta.

Experience

•    Govt Higher Secondary School Teacher for six years.
•Research Officer at State Council for Educational Research and Training (State level body of NCERT) on deputation
Has considerable experience in Curriculum development, Syllabus preparation, Text book writing, Teacher training, Training modules development and related academic activities pertaining to school education- from Pre-primary to Higher Secondary classes.
Has been the Academic Co-coordinator for development of Textbooks (EVS, Biology STD- 9&10), Teacher’s handbooks (EVS, Biology STD-9&10, Botany & Zoology STD-11&12), Curriculum & syllabus of VHSE course (Agriculture) of Kerala State.

•    5 years in S N College

Research experience – 10 years

1.GM Nair, Chithra Vijayan and VR Sumitha, Haploid plants and their Relevance in Agriculture, J.of  palynology, Vol.46,2010 (Review article).

2.Chithra Vijayan, Mariamma Cheriyan,  Omana Kumari & G M Nair  Evaluation of antioxidant properties of some species of Lamiaceae. J of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences,Vol33(1) 2011.

3.Chithra Vijayan, P Sikha, P G Latha & G M Nair, Orthosiphon aristatus extract reduces CCL₄ induced oxidative damage in mice. J of Phytological Research, Vol24(1),2011.

4.Chithra Vijayan & G M Nair, Identification of antioxidant principle, radical scavenging and anticancer activity of Indian cat’s whisker. J of Phytological Research, Vol24(2)2011.

5.V Gayathri Devi, Chithra Vijayan, Anitha John, K Gopakumar,Pharmacognostic and Antioxidant studies on Clerodendrum inerme and identification of ursolic acid as marker compound. International J of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,Vol4(2),2012.

6.Chithra Vijayan, M Adersh, SR Reji & G M Nair, Screening biological activities of Orthosiphon  aristatus, International J of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol5(4), 2013.

7. Chithra Vijayan, K Murukan, S R Reji & G M Nair Screening biological activities of Orthosiphon aristatus : some observations, International Journal of advanced research 5(12) 757-764

8. Chithra Vijayan, P Preeja, K Murugan Analysis of phytochemical profile and genotoxicity of crude methanol extracts of Quassia indica with anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties.Journal of pharmacy, 2250-3013, vol (8) issue 2, feb2018

9. Chithra Vijayan, K Murugan & G M Nair Genetic Diversity of Orthosiphon aristatus accessions from different geographical regions using RAPD & ISSR Markers Trends in Biosciences 2018 Vol.11 No.7 pp.1242-1250

10.Manoj GS, Greeshma GM, Pradeep D P, Arathy R, Remya Krishnan, Bosco Lawarence, Sumayya SS, Jayakumar K, Saiaba A N, Lubaiana A S, Chithra Vijayan, Dinesh Babu KV, Sunila AV, Anil Kumar VS, Greeshma Murukan, Meenu Krishnan VG, Aswathy JM, Sunu Kumar SS and Murugan K*,“Secondary Metabolites and their Antioxidant Activities: An Overview”. EC Pharmacology and Toxicology 8.10 (2020): 64-75.

Papers Presented

1.Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of five species of Lamiaceae Chithra Vijayan, Mariamma Cheriyan & G M Nair National Symposium ‘ From Chromosomes to Genomes- Challenges and Prospects’, March, 2008.

2.Antioxidant activities and total phenolic content of Indian Orthosiphon, Chithra Vijayan & G M Nair, Indian Science Congress, January, 2010.

3.Orthosiphon extract reduces CCL₄ induced oxidative damage in mice. Chithra Vijayan, P Sikha, P G Latha & G M Nair, International Symposium on Genomics, Crops, Medicinal Plants & Microbes, May 2011

4. Genetic Diversity of Orthosiphon aristatus accessions from different geographical regions using RAPD & ISSR Markers. National seminar on Insights into the Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Chemical & Biosciences, Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram., Feb 2018

5. Screening biological activities of Orthosiphon aristatus –  A search, Chithra Vijayan. National seminar on Conservation of wetland ecosystems for long term ecological security, Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College for Women’s , May 2018

6  Variability in antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of accessions within Orthosiphon aristatus National seminar on Reaching the unreached through Science & Technology, Feb 2018

7. Biosystematics of Sida acuta, Chithra Vijayan & Amina S. International seminar on Current status and challenges for conservation & sustainable use of biodiversity, PG & Research department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, January 2020

1.      Organizing committee member-One day training programme on Mushroom cultivation on 11^th February 2020organised by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam, supported by College PTA

2.      Programme Co-ordinator –Ozone day celebration on September 18^th 2019organised by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam, supported by   supported by Social forestry extension unit , Kollam and Kerala Forests and wild life Department.

3.      Organizing committee member – Workshop on Floriculture and flower arrangements-Principles and practices organized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam on 7^th January 2020 supported by college PTA.

4.      Organizing committee member – Seminar on current Trends in Plant Science Research: Perspectives and Priorities on 27^th February 2020 supported by College PTA

5.      Programme Co Ordinator– Webinar on Plant identification virtual-2020 Interpreting Plant taxonomy organized by Dept. of Botany  and IQAC, S N college, Kollam on 03/08/20220

Seminars/Conferences Attended

Golden Jubilee National Symposium on ‘Plant Diversity, Utilization and Management’ conducted by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, May 27-29, 2010.
Seminar on Ethanobotany organized by the Indian Botanical Society, Kerala Chapter, October 31, 2008.
Seminar on “ Genomics and Transgenics- Challenges and Prospects” organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, November 14, 2008.

1.       National workshop on Hands own training in Molecular Biology Experiments organized by Dept. of Botany, University College.

2.     Workshop on ‘ Biodiversity inventory on a selected area in the North Campus, University of Kerala’, March 29,2011.

3.     Workshop for the development of Reference text for VHSE Course (Agriculture) organized by SCERT, Kerala, April 13, 2016.

4.       Workshop on Floriculture and Flower arrangement: Principles and Practices organized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam on7th January, 2020.

5.       Training programme on Mushroom Cultivation organized by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam on February, 11, 2020.

Resource person for State Level Training for Govt Nursing College Tutors

1.      Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Rajasekharan S. Evaluation of hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Pellionia heyneana Wedd. leaf ethanolic extract on carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2015;7(3): pp 374-378.

2.      Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Shine V J, Rajasekharan S. Chronic oral toxicity studies of crude ethanolic extract and ethanolic fraction of Pellionia heyneana Wedd. leaf in Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2016; 8(8).

3.      Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Aneesh Kumar A L, Ragesh R Nair &Rajasekharan S. Physicochemical Evaluation and Pharmacognostical Standardization of Pellionia heyneana Wedd. Leaf. Pharmacog J. 2016: 8(6): 551-556.

4.      Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Aneeshkumar A L, Ragesh R Nair, Rajasekharan S. Antihepatotoxic effect of ethanolic extract of Pellionia heyneana Wedd., leaf on paracetamol induced liver damage in Wistar rats. JTFP. 2016;4 (2): 17-26.

5.      NeethuViswanath, Latha P G, Suja S R, Vilash V. Antihepatotoxic and Antioxidant properties of Schumannianthusvirgatus (Roxb.)  Rolfe ethanolic extract against acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.  2016; (8)3

6.      Ragesh R Nair, Suja S R, Vilash V, Aneeshkumar A L and Rajasekharan S. Pharmacognostic standardisation and phytochemical analysis of Tetraceraakara(Burm. f.) Merr. JTFP. 2016;4 (2): 79-95.

7.      Shoumya S, Latha P G, Suja S R, Rajasekharan S, Shyamal S, Shine V J, Anuja G I, Sini S, Vilash V, Shikha P, Krishnakumar N M &Sreejith G.  Hepatoprotective potential of ethanolic extract of Saracaasoca (Roxb.) De Wilde Stem Bark against carbon tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. JTFP. 2013;1: pp 84-91.

8.      Shine V J, Latha P G, Suja S R, Anuja G I, Sabulal B, Vilash V, Rajasekharan S. Anti-hepatotoxic Effect of Root Ethanol Extract of Cycleapeltata against acetaminophen induced oxidative stress in Wistar rats and in vitro primary hepatocyte culture. American Journal of Experimental Biology.2014;1(1): pp 1-15.

9.      Sreejith G, Jayasree M, Latha P G, Suja S R, Shyamal S, Shine V J, Anuja G I, Sini S, Shikha P, Krishnakumar N M, Vilash V, Shoumya S, Rajasekharan S. Hepatoprotective activity of Oxalis corniculata L. ethanolic extract against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats and itsin vivo antioxidant effects. Ind J Exp Biol.2014;52: pp 147-152.

10.  Vimalkumar C S, Hosagaudar V B, Suja S R, Vilash V, Krishnakumar N M, Latha P G Comparative preliminary phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extracts of leaves of OleadioicaRoxb., infected with the rust fungus Zaghouaniaoleae (E.J. Butler) Cummins and non-infected plants. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2014; 3(4): pp 69-72.

11.  Ragesh R Nair, S R Suja, A L Aneeshkumar, V Vilash and S Rajasekharan. A comparative study on quantitative phytochemical analysis and in vitro free radical scavenging activity of various solvent extracts of Tetraceraakara (burm. f.) Merr., an ethnomedicinal plant used by Kani tribe of Kerala. Int. J. Adv. Res. 5(5), 1907-1915.

12.  Neethu V, Latha P G, Suja S R, Vilash V, Ragesh R, Shoumya S and Aneesh Kumar A L. Hepatoprotective property of Schumannianthusvirgatus (Roxb.) Rolfe against D-galactosamine induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. Int. J. Adv. Res. 2017; 5(7), 2301-2308

13.  Ragesh R Nair, Suja S R ,Aneeshkumar A L, Vilash V, Rajasekharan S. Antihepatotoxic effect of the ethanolic fraction of roots of Tetraceraakara (Burm. f.) Merr., on Acetaminophen‑induced hepatic damage in Wistar rats. Journal of Pharmacy Research. 2018; 12 (7), 961-966

14.  Aneeshkumar A L, Suja S R, Vilash V, Ragesh R Nair, SirilE A, Rajasekharan S. Sub-chronic oral toxicity assessment (90 days) of ethanolic fraction of  leaves of Neurocalyxcalycinus (R. Br. ex Benn.) Rob. in rodents: A lesser   known ethnomedicinal plant from the Cholanaickan tribal community, India. InterdiscipToxicol. 2018; 11(3): 221–235.

15.  Nair R. R., Suja S. R., Vilash V., Aneeshkumar A. L., Rajasekharan S. and Biju KumarB. S.Protective Effect of Ethanol Extract of Roots of Tetraceraakara (Burm. f.) Merr., on Carbon Tetrachloride-inducedHepatic Injury in Wistar Rats. Indian J Pharm Sci 2019;81(5):859-867.

1. Vilash V, Latha P G, Suja S R, Rajasekharan S. Hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects of Pellionia heyneana Wedd., leaf ethanolic extract on paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats: (25th Kerala Science Congress -2013, Thiruvananthapuram.)

2. Vilash V, Latha P G*, Suja S R, Krishnakumar N M, Shoumya S, Rajasekharan S. Pellionia heyneana Wedd. – An Ethnomedicinal Plant with immunomodulatory and antioxidant potential: (8th National seminar on medicinal plants, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Jagathy – 2013.)

3. Krishnakumar N M, Latha P G, Suja S R, Shyamal S, Shine V J, Anuja G I, Sini S, Shikha P, Sreejith G, Vilash V, Vimalkumar C S and Rajasekharan S. Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant potential of Saracaasoca(Roxb.) de Wilde Bark in Wistar rats. Abstract No: PA-1186 on p-66 (Book of Abstracts. 4th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo. 9-13 December 2010, Bengaluru, Karnataka.)

4. Pamitha N S, Suja S R, Pradeep N S, Latha P G, Vilash V, Krishnakumar N M. A glance to the Pharmacological, Phytochemical, Morphological and Nutritive value of Macrocybegigantea– a wild edible mushroom. UGC sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on Techniques in Bioscience. (Department of Botany, KKM Govt. college of Botany. Feb.18-19, 2014. Book of abstract p-28.)

2.       Ozone Day Celebration 2019. Organized by PG and Departmrnt of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kollam. 19/09/2019

3.       ‘Anti Drug Awareness Campaign 2020’ organized by Anti Drug Awareness Cell Sree Narayana College, Kollam. 29/01/2020.

4.       Training Programme On Mushroom Cultivation. Organized by Departmrnt of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kollam. 11/02/2020.

5.       Plant Identification Virtual- 2020, Interpreting Plant Taxonomy. Organized by PG & Research Departmrnt of Botany in Association with IQAC, Sree Narayana College, Kollam. 03/08/2020.

2.      National Webinar on ‘Plant biodiversity of India: status and trends’ organized by the department of Botany in association with IQAC of Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri on 05/06/2020.

3.      One Day International Webinar on “Science and Engineering for Nature Conservation” held on World Environment Day-5th June, 2020.J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology YMCA, Faridabad.

4.      One Day International Webinar on ‘How do you write a high impact factor paper’ organized by PG and Research Department of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram.

5.      International Webinar series on “Alternative therapy for oral diseases: Exploring newer Possibilities”. Organized by Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 24^th July 2020 in association with IQAC.

6.      International Webinar on ‘Metagenomic Library Construction and Screening’ organized by the PG and Research Department of Zoology in association with IQAC, St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram on 23/07/2020.

7.      International Webinar series – Connecting the Dots… on “Ayurveda and Covid Prevention” Organized by UBA in association with IQAC and Dept. of Statistics, Govt.College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India on 07/08/2020.

8.      Webinar on “RedBiotechnology- Biotechnology Interventions in Healthcare” organized byInternal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) & Health Club, Sree NarayanaCollege, Kollam on 08.08.2020.

9.      Webinar on “MentalHealth in the Time of Covid 19”, organized by Internal QualityAssurance Cell (IQAC), Health Club, Counselling Cell & NCC 3 (K)Naval Unit, Sree Narayana College, Kollam on 09.08.2020.

10.  Webinar on “Trade Regulation and Conservation of Medicinal Plants: Challengesand Perspectives” organised by the Department of Botany in association with the IQAC, HHMSPBNSS. College for Women, Neeramankara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 10 August 2020.

Department level Co-coordinator- IQAC

Department level Co-coordinator- ATAL ranking

Assistant Co-coordinator- AISHE

Member- Remedial coaching

Member- Science Club

Member – Discipline Committee

Member- Antidrug Awareness Cell

Tutor- II DC Botany