Department History and Profile
The Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany establishes in 1948, started functioning with B.ScProgramme in Botany. The M.Sc Botany Course commenced in the year 1966. The part time M.Phil course was offered to teachers from various colleges during 1990. It was dropped by the University in the year 1993. The department was recognised as an approved Research Centre under the University of Kerala in 1990. The restructured course of B.Sc Botany and Biotechnology (Semester pattern) was launched in the year 1998. The M.Sc Biotechnology course was started in the year 2013. But, later these two courses were shifted to Department of Biotechnology from 2018 onwards. At present, the Department offers four Inter-Disciplinary Courses such as Horticulture as open course, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology as part of FDP, Bio-informatics as part of PG programme and Biotechnology as Elective for PG programme and One UGC recognized Certificate Course entitled Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing under National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
The Department was always in the forefront in academic excellence and research in various disciplines of Botany. Ever since its inception, led by able and erudite Professors like Dr, T. MadhavaRao, Prof. P.K.G. Purushothaman, Prof. Padma, Prof. N. Ravi and Dr. M. V.NadarajaPanikkar. Prof. N. Ravi is a well-known plant taxonomist and environmental activist, served as Emeritus Scientist in JNTBGRI, Palode.He established 32 new Angiosperm plants new to science and published 2 Books and 53 research papers. His serious efforts were instrumental in the recognition of Asramam Biodiversity Heritage Site (ABHS), Kollam, which is the first of its kind in Kerala State. Dr. M. V.NadarajaPanikkar is a famous algologist. He contributed 44 new algal taxa to science and published 99 research papers and one Monograph. Dr. Panikkar was awarded Emeritus Professorship by the UGC. He carried out 8 Research Projects.
At present, there are 9 well qualified (8 possess Ph.D degree) faculty members who are actively engaged in teaching and research. The department had the honor of producing 12 First Rank, 3 Second Rank and 4 Third rank holders at UG and PG levels and 22 PhD’s. Five Research Students are currently working for Ph.Dprogrammes.The number of research projects undertaken and the scientific papers published from the department bear testimony to this aspect.
A total of 237 research papers were published from the Department during 1985-2020. Of these, current faculty possesses 51 National/ International papers in recognized journals. In addition, 4 Books and One Monograph were published from the department. Seven Major Research Projects and 13 Minor Research Projects were carried out in the Department. Altogether, 43 species and 01 genus of Angiosperms, 52 algal taxa, 6 bacterial strains were reported as New to Science by the faculty members.
Study Programmes Offered
- B.Sc. Botany (Started in 1949)
- M.Sc. Botany (Started in 1966)
- Ph.D. in Botany(recognized in 1990)
- Certificate Course in ‘Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing’ under National Skills
Qualifications Framework (NSQF) (Started in 2020)
Recent Academic achievements
- Remya (Qualified CSIR-NET, 2016)
- Renjitha L. (CSIR-NET, 2016)
- Priyanka V Kumar (ICAR-NET, 2018)
- Aiswarya R.(CSIR- JRF, 2018)
- JereemThamapan (JAM & CSIR-JRF, 2019)
Department Facilities
The Department has four well equipped laboratories and Herbarium, which encourage collaborative work and ensure that UG/PG/PhD students have ample opportunity to get hands-on experience.
Major Lab equipments:Major featured lab equipments are Horizontal Autoclave, Cooling Centrifuge, BOD Incubator, Laminar Air Flow System, Research Microscope with Photomicroscopic attachment (Stereozoom), Microscope Image Projection system,Trinocular Compound Microscope, Gel Electrophoresis Unit, Digital pH Meter, Senior Precision Microtome, UV Visible spectrophotometer andUV Transilluminator. All PG classes are equipped with multimedia projector system.
Tissue Culture laboratory:A well maintained Tissue Culture Lab is working on the development of in vitro production protocols for many commercially important ornamental / crop / medicinal plants. The explants initiation, multiplication and rooting stages in culturing are also carried out in the laboratory.In-vitro propagation protocols were developed for rare, endemic and threatened species for conservation purpose. In addition to these programmes, department extend assistance to Higher Secondary students through short demonstration on tissue culture.
Herbarium: The department has maintained well equipped College Herbarium (unofficial acronym SNCH), housed with 5035 voucher specimens belonging to 2037 species of flowering plants under 978 genera and 104 families, which thoroughly arranged in 9 herbarium cabinets, based on Bentham & Hooker Classification system. It was officially started in 1980s. The complete set of voucher specimens from Flora of Kollam & Flora of Pathanamthitta, and Cyperaceae of Kerala were properly documented at SNCH. It is one among the largest academic herbarium under the colleges of University of Kerala. The specimens of lower plant groups such as algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms and plant pathology are also housed into wet/dry preservations. Annually, several researchers, including PG & PhD students working in various institutions of Kerala, are effectively utilizing the service of College herbarium. Currently, with an aim of getting official registration under International Herbarium Index (IHI), digitalization of herbarium works is in progress.
Photo: Herbarium cabinets housed at Sree Narayana College Herbarium (SNCH)
Botanical Garden: The department has maintained Botanical Garden of Sree Narayana College Kollam (BGSNCK) which harbours rare trees, medicinal species & exotic plants. The present checklist consists of 215 species, which includes 190 angiosperms, 4 pteridophytes & 2 gymnosperms (updated in 2020). Among these, 23 species come under the IUCN Threatened (Vulnerable, Endangered & Critically Endangered) category. A green house is established at the middle of the garden with an air composting unit. Major attraction of the botanical garden is an artificial forest ecosystem, which is maintained at the eastern side of the garden. Majority of the plants, especially woody plants, are digitally tagged with QR code, based on current botanical nomenclature system. In commemoration of International Year of Plant Health 2020, BGSNCK has been renamed as ESSENCEE Mini Forest (EMF). Plant check list of BGSNCK
Centre of Algal Research (CAR): It was started in 1980. The algal collections of the department were preserved in liquid preparations and herbarium sheets and microscopic slides. The collections comprised of marine estuarine and fresh water algae. Several new algal taxa were discovered and published in National and International Journals.
Botany Alumni Association
The B Sc Botany (1967-1970) batch started the Department of Botany Alumni Association in 2018-19. They are actively involving in many activities for the benefit of the department. The association organizes Annual Merit Day celebrations for distributing the endowments for the meritorious students in Final year university examination in UG & PG Botany and also gives financial support to needy students.
Neethu Vijayakumar
1 | Designation | Assistant professor |
2 | Department | Botany |
3 | Contact Numbers | 9847975851 |
4 | neethusmithan06@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | _ |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 28-09-2020 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 31-04-2047 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M. Sc; B. Ed; MPhil; CSIR JRF-NET |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Genetics, plant pathology, tissue culture |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | UG- Genetics, Phycology, Biochemistry
PG- Horticulture, Bioinformatics, Biophysics |
11 | Field of Research | Tissue culture, phytochemistry |
12 | Guideship Details | _ |
13 | Experience | Research -3.5 years |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | _ |
15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | CSIR-JRF; 2015 June |
16 | Extension Activities | _ |
17 | Papers Published | 2 Papers
1.Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry; Impact Factor: RJIF 5.52 2. International journal of research and analytical reviews; Impact Factor: 5.75
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18 | Papers Presented | 9
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, 15th-17thDecember 2016 2. National seminar on plant taxonomy- A tool for Biodiversity Conservation. PG Department and research department of Botany, University college, TVM, 14th -15th 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, 23rd – 24th November 2017 4. National seminar on interdisciplinary approaches in materials and biological research (IAMBR), Mahatma Gandhi college, 16th – 17th February 2018 5. National seminar on insights into the interdisciplinary perspectives of chemical and Biosciences, Arts college, TVM. Sponsored by CISSA, University of Kerala, 26th – 27th February 2018 6. National seminar on advances and applications in plant science. Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom. Sponsored by University of Kerala, 6th– 8th February 2019 7. National seminar on interdisciplinary approaches in materials and biological research (IAMBR),PG department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi college, TVM, 15th – 16th March 2019 8. International seminar on Life sciences for sustainable development: issues and challenges, department of Botany, University college, TVM, 3rd – 5th October 2019 9. GMF National seminar on forest research, KFRI, Peechi, 3rd – 5th December 2019 |
19 | Books Published | _ |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | _ |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended | _ |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended | _ |
23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised | _ |
24 | Seminars/Conferences Attended | 2 International seminars and 8 National seminars |
25 | Workshops/Trainings Attended | 4 workshops
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 12th– 16th March 2013. 2. National workshop on plant tissue culture, cell culture and cryopreservation(University of Kerala, Kariyavattom 14th – 23rd 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, 11th & 12th 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, (16th – 18th January 2018. |
Dr. Ponni T.G
1 | Designation | Assistant professor |
2 | Department | Botany |
3 | Contact Numbers | 8921242036 |
4 | bhavana691001@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | – |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 28-09-2020 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 30-04-2041 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D. |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Plant tissue culture, plant physiology and biochemistry |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | B.Sc Biotechnology – Plant physiology
B.Sc Botany – Mycology M.Sc Botany – Biochemistry |
11 | Field of Research | Tissue culture, Molecular biology |
12 | Guideship Details | – |
13 | Experience | 4 years and 9 months of Research Experiences |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | – |
15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | Kerala University JRF |
16 | Extension Activities | – |
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18 | Papers Presented | 1.PonniT.G.andAshalathaS.Nair.2019.“Invitrogeneticfidelityassessmentand Identificationofdroughtresponsivegenesinwildbanana-Ensetesuperbum(Roxb.)Cheesman”.Internationalconference”ProvectusPlantae’19–ExploringTheScopeofPlantGeneticResources”.22-24May.Departmentof Botany, UniversityofKerala.
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’4-5thMarch.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. |
19 | Books Published | – |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | – |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended | – |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended | – |
23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised | – |
24 | Seminars/Conferences Attended | 1.GNF NationalSeminaron ‘Modern Trends in Conservation, Utilisation and ImprovementofPlantGeneticResources’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,
UniversityofKeralaon23-24November2017. 2. NationalSymposium on‘BiologicalApplicationsofConfocalMicroscopy’,heldat theDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon9thMarch 2016. 3. InternationalSymposium on‘ScienceEducationandSustainableDevelopment’ heldattheDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon22-23January2016. 4. NationalSeminaron‘RecentAdvancesinPlantScience’heldatthe Department ofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon27February2016. 5. NationalSeminaron‘New Perspectivesinproteomics’heldatInter University CentreforGenomicsandGeneTechnology,Karyavattom on27thMarch2015. 6. NationalSeminarson‘CurrentVistasInCellandMolecularBiology’heldat the DepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon26thMarch2015. 7. NationalSymposium on‘PlantDiversity,UtilizationandManagement’heldat the DepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKeralaon27-29May2010. 8. 97thIndianScienceCongressHeldatKeralaUniversity,Thiruvananthapuram on3rdto7thJanuary2010. |
25 | Workshops/Trainings Attended | 1.‘TranscriptomeAnalysisinPlants’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,University of Keralaon14thto16thFebruary2018.
2. ‘RNAiandmiRNAinCrops’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKerala on 16thto18thJanuary2018. 3. ‘RealTimePCRanditsApplications’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,University of Keralaon17thto18thAugust2015. 4. ‘ResearchMethodology’heldattheDepartmentofBotany,UniversityofKerala on 29thto30thMay 2015. 5. ‘NextGenerationSequencingDataAnalysis’heldatDept.ofComputational Biology andBioinformatics,Universityofkeralaon16thto19thMarch2015 |
26 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | – |
27 | Duties Performed at College | – |
28 | Awards/Honours/Patents | |
29 | Collaboration/Consultancy |
Dr Nisha A P
1 | Designation | Assistant Professor |
2 | Department | Botany |
3 | Contact Numbers | 9446527486 |
4 | nishaharivs@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | Nil |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 02-06-2008 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 30-04-2033 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M sc, B Ed, M Phil, Ph D, NET |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Genetics, Plant Breeding,
Plant Biotechnology and Plant Reproductive Biology. |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | PG- Phycology,Ethnobotany, Molecular Genetics, Plant Biotechnology andBioinformatics
UG- Morphology, Environmental science, Molecular Biology and Horticulture |
11 | Field of Research | Genetic diversity and Reproductive Biology |
12 | Guideship Details | NA |
13 | Experience | Teaching experience – 2.5 years in Higher secondary school and 12 years in S N Colleges
Researchexperience – 7years |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | Life member in Indian Association of Angioperm taxonomy&
All India congress for cytology and Genetics |
15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | UGC- FDP |
16 | Extension Activities | Member – Nature club at S N College, Varkala and at S N college, Kollam |
17 | Papers Published |
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 31st 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.
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18 | Papers Presented | .
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 5th– 7th February, 2020. |
19 | Books Published | NIL |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | NIL |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended |
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 10th December 2009 at Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram. 3. Two day orientation programmefor college teachers organized by UGC- Academic staff College, University of Kerala on 2nd and 3rd Sept. 2010. |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended |
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 |
23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised | 1. Organizing committee member – National workshop on Seed Collection and conservation organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala from March 08-10, 2017 sponsored by University of kerala and Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
2. Coordinator-One day training programme on Mushroom cultivation on 11th February 2020organised by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam, supported by College PTA
3. Organizing committee member –Ozone day celebration on September 18th 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 7th January 2020 supported by college PTA.
5. Organizing committee member – Seminar on current Trends in Plant Science Research: Perspectives and Priorities on 27th 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 |
24 | Seminars/Conferences Attended |
1. National seminar organized by Dept. of Botany, S N College, Varkala on 6th and 7th 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 15th -16th , 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 7th-8th, 2012 supported by KSCTE.
6. National seminar on Biotechnology Vs Biodiversity challenges and Options organized by Dept. of Zoology, S N College, Kollam on 21st and 22nd 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. 16th 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 28th and 29th 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 10th 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 7th August, 2015.
17. National seminar on Advances in biosystematics and Biodiversity Conservation organized by Dept. of Botany, S N College, Varkala on 8th and 9th 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 19th to 21st 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 23rd January 2016.
20. National symposium on biological applications of Confocal Microscopy organized by Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, on 9th 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 18th– 20th 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. 31st Kerala Science Congress at Fatima Matha National College, Kollam on 2nd and 3rd 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 5th and 7th February 2020.
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25 | Workshops/Trainings Attended |
1. Training programme on General informatics organized by S N College, Varkala from 1st-3rd 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 15th to 20th 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 4th -8th 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 13th and 14th 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 2ndNovember , 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.
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26 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | Head, Department of Botany
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. |
27 | Duties Performed at College | Coordinator–Startup
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 |
Dr Preetha P S
1 | Designation | Assistant Professor |
2 | Department | Botany |
3 | Contact Numbers | 9446662864 |
4 | preethapremjith@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 03/ 01/2011 |
7 | Date of Retirement | |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M.Sc.B.Ed.Ph.D |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Mycology/ Biotechnology |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | PG/ UG Bryophyta, Environmental Biology, Biophysics, Immunology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture,Histology,Bioinformatics |
11 | Field of Research | Mycology |
12 | Guideship Details | Nil |
13 | Experience | 9years 10 months |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | Life Member, membership No. L33913 The Indian Science Congress Association. |
15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | Nil |
16 | Extension Activities | Coordinator, UGC sponsored Certificate Course in Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing |
17 | Papers Published | one |
18 | Papers Presented | five |
19 |
Books Published |
Published a book entitled “Rebooting India through Practical Integral Humanism”, Notion press, Chennai 600031, ISBN 978-1-64249- 961- 2( 2018) |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | Nil |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended |
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. |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended |
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. |
23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised | 16 seminars |
24 | Seminars/Conferences Attended | 30 |
25 | Workshops/Trainings Attended | 6 |
26 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken |
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) |
27 | Duties Performed at College |
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) |
28 | Awards/Honours/Patents |
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 . |
Dr Latha Sadanandan
1 | Designation | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
2 | Department | BOTANY |
3 | Contact Numbers | 7736537656 / 04812-563433 |
4 | sadanandanlatha@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 03/01/2011 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 31/03/2031 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M Sc (Botany), Ph D (Botany) |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Phytochemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | UG– Angiosperm Embryology, Microtechnique, Biophysics, Phycology, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Ethnobotany, Biochemistry, Plant Physiology.
PG– Microtechnique, Phycology, Molecular biology, Classical Genetics, Biochemistry, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics |
11 | Field of Research | Phytochemistry, Histochemistry |
12 | Guideship Details | NA |
13 | Experience | Research: 17 yrs
Teaching : 17 yrs (Guest lecturer – 8 yrs and as Assistant Professor – 9 yrs) |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | 1.Member of Board of Studies (Botany), Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, Kottayam 2.Member of Board of Studies (Biotechnology), CMS College (Autonomous), Kottayam.3. Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association
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15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | 1.Project fellowship in the UGC research scheme “Allelopathic and phytochemical studies on some trees recommended in social forestry programmes”, Department of Botany, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara from 24-4-1998 to 9-11-2000. 2.University Research Fellowship, Department of Botany, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara from 10-11-2000 to 14-9-2002 |
16 | Extension Activities | : Nil |
17 | Papers Published | 1. Latha Sadanandan, Reemraj and Ancy Nazeer. 2019. Water quality analysis in Ashtamudi site of Ashtamudi lake by physico-chemical characterization studies. Holistic Thought. Vol. XVIII, No.1&2. SN College, Kollam. Pp 57-60. ISSN 0975-363X.
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. |
18 | Papers Presented | 1. Latha Sadanandan (2019). Pharmacognostic and phytochemical evaluation of Ashta choornam, an ayurvedic formulation. Proceedings in the 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 (Oral)
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 27th 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). |
19 | Books Published | : Nil |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | : Nil |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended | 1.Orientation programme (IT oriented) from 23-4-2013 to 20-5-2013 at Academic Staff College, UGC-HRDC, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended | 1. Refresher course in Environmental Sciences (interdisciplinary) from 11-01-2020 to 24-01-2020 at Academic Staff College, UGC-HRDC, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram2. Refresher course in Life Sciences from 11-7-2019 to 24-7-2019 at Academic Staff College, UGC-HRDC , Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram 3. Refresher course in Life Sciences from
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23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised | 1. Coordinator of State level Workshop on ‘Floriculture and flower arrangement: Principles and practices’ at Department of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kollam on 7th Jan.2020.
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.
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24 | Seminars/Conferences Attended | 1. International webinar on ‘Enhancing the value of orphan crops in shaping a sustainable future:Teff, a new super grain’ organized by the Department of Botany, St.Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha on 04/11/2020.
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. 27th 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. |
25 | Workshops/Trainings/Short term courses/Professional Development Courses Attended | 1. Faculty development Programme on ‘Best practises in research’ organized online by Department of Botany, SN College, Nattika, Thrissur on 2/11/2020, 4/11/2020 and 7/11/2020.
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 27th 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 1st 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. |
26 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | 1. Chairman, Board of Examiners, BSc Botany and Biotechnology (2a & 2b) – Sem IV, 2019
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.
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27 | Duties Performed at College | 1. Teaching, Preparation of learning resources
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
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Dr Kiranraj M S
1 | Designation | Assistant Professor |
2 | Department | BOTANY |
3 | Contact Numbers | 9847070800, 8157018809 |
4 | mskiranraj@gmail.com; drkiranraj@snckollam.ac.in | |
5 | Personal Web Page | http://grassnest.wordpress.com |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 08th June 2011 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 31st May 2030 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M.Sc. in Botany (University Of Kerala)
Ph.D. in Botany (University of Calicut) |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Plant Systematics, Angiosperm taxonomy, Phytogeography, Agrostology |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | BSc & MSc in Botany |
11 | Field of Research | Grass Systematics |
12 | Guideship Details | NA |
13 | Research Experience | (1998 -2000) Junior Research Fellow,
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
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14 | Teaching Experience | UG & PG (9 years 5 months)
SN College, Cherthala (2011-2016) & SN College Kollam (2016 onwards) |
15 | Research Projects undertaken | 1. Principal Investigator (2013 – 2015), UGC-Minor Research Project (Amount: Rs. 2,00,000)
2. Principal Investigator (2017), KSCSTE Student Project scheme (Amount: Rs. 11,000) |
16 | Awards/Honours/Recognitions |
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 |
17 | Memberships in learned Bodies/Societies | 1) Life member, Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT)
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 |
18 | Extension Activities | 1) Advisory Committee Member, SAMAGRA, CRIKSC JOURNAL (2006 onwards)
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
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19 | Resource talks |
1. Keynote address in One-day seminar on Seminar on Plant diversity and groundwater organised by Dept of Botany, KMMDB college, Sasthamkotta in August 20172. Key note address in Inauguration of Botany Association at FMN College, Kollam in February 2017 |
20 | Papers Published |
International Journals1) 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 Chapter24. 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/Abstracts26. 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. |
21 | Orientation / Refresher/ Short term/FDP Courses Attended | HRDC, University of Kerala (03-23 March 2020)- OP
HRDC, Ranchi University (25/11 – 1/12/2020) – STC Ranmanujan College, University of Delhi (21/12 – 28/12/2020)-FDP |
22 | Seminars/Workshops /Trainings Organised | 1) Organised an One-day Workshop and hands-on training programme on PFMS, supported by IQAC, SNC Kolllam & PFMS-SPMU, Kerala on 21.08.2019
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 26th February 2020 3) Organised Awareness class on Scholarships for Faculty members in 2018, 2019 & 2020 |
24 | Workshops/Trainings Attended | 1. Two weeks Training programme on Methods and approaches in Plant Taxonomy, sponsored by DST, New Delhi, held at National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow in November 1999.
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 4th 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 |
25 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken (Curricular activities) |
1. Additional/External Examiner in BSc & MSc Botany theory & Practical Examinations since 2016 2. Deputy Chairman, 3rd 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) |
26 | Duties Performed at Institution | 1. Co-ordinator, Scholarship & Endowments (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. |
27 | Collaboration/Consultancy | 1. Flowering Plants Identification through personal /on-line visit (free of charge)
2. Collaboration with Grass Phylogeny Working Group (GPWG) in Grass systematics research |
Dr N Ratheesh
1 | Designation | Assistant Professor |
2 | Department | Department of Botany |
3 | Phone Numbers | 9446980933, 8848262635 |
4 | ratianchal@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | https://drnratheesh.blogspot.com
Youtube Channel For botany students https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhEq44qpxU4dAbP0XM2ZQg?view_as=subscriber |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 05/01/2011 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 31/04/2032 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | MSc, PhD |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Mycology, Microbiology, Mycorrhizae |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | Biochemistry, Plant physiology, Anatomy, taxonomy, gymnosperms, |
11 | Guideship Details | NA |
12 | Field of Research | Environment, Biodiversity conservation, Soil microflora |
13 | Research Projects Undertaken | UGC Minor project |
14 | Experience | Research 10 years, Teaching 10years |
15 | Orientation Courses Attended | 03/09/2015-30/09/2015, UGC HRDC, Kariavattam, Kerala University |
16 | Refresher Courses Attended | 06/09/2018 – 26/09/2018, UGC HRDC, Kariavattam, Kerala University |
17 | Seminars/Workshops Organised | International : 1 (Co-ordinater)
National : 3 (Co-ordinater) Regional : 10 |
18 | Seminars/Conferences Attended | International Conference : 1
International webinar : 10 International seminar : 1 National Seminar : 8 National webinars : 12 |
19 | Workshops Attended | Regional seminar/workshop : 15
World Health Organisation Certificate programmes : 5 |
20 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | · Chairman- Board of Examiners- VI Semester Botany and Biotech. And Biotechnology (Multimajor)
· 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 |
21 | Duties Performed at College | · Convener – Biodiversity club and santhisthal
· 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 |
22 | Papers Published | · Soumya, S. and N. Ratheesh, 2015. Study on diversity of vesicular arbuscuarmycorrhizal fungi in the soils of sacred grove at Vendarbhagavathy temple, Kottarakara, Kollam, Kerala. 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
· 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 |
23 | Papers Presented | · Ratheesh, N., 2015. Diversity of vesicular arbuscularmycorrhizal (vam) fungi from forest fire affected soils in ever green and deciduous forest ecosystems in the Kerala part of Western Ghats 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
· 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
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24 | Books Published (Chapter) | 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. Sivaperuman in. Forest Ecosystem Biodiversity Ecology and Conservation. Write and Print publication, New Delhi. 263p ISBN- 978-93-84649-61-6 |
25 | Awards/Honours/Patents | Awarded National level Best Teacher Award 2020 InSc Bangalore |
26 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies | · Life member Trends in Bio Science Journal (Code- 2071-TIBS-ALS-G-2020 dtd. 28/05/2020
· 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 |
Dr Chithra Vijayan
1 | Designation | Assistant Professor |
2 | Department | Botany |
3 | Contact Numbers | 9447029436 |
4 | chithraadersh@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | Nil |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 14-03-2016 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 30-04-2036 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | M Sc, B Ed, M Phil, Ph D |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Genetics,
Plant Biotechnology and Plant Phytochemistry. |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | PG- Pteridology, Cell Biology, Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
UG- Cell Biology, Genetics,Biotechnology Phycology and Bryophyta. |
11 | Field of Research | Phytochemistry and Molecular Biology |
12 | Guideship Details | Sanctioning order No. Ac.EVI(3)/16540/2019 |
13 |
Experience |
• Govt Higher Secondary School Teacher for six years. • 5 years in S N College Research experience – 10 years |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | NA |
15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | NA |
16 | Extension Activities | |
17 | Papers Published |
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. |
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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
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19 | Books Published | NIL |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | NIL |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended | 1. Orientation course at UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Kerala , Kariavattom, Thiruvanathapuram |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended | 1. Refresher course in Life science at UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Kerala , Kariavattom, Thiruvanathapuram from |
23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised |
1. Organizing committee member-One day training programme on Mushroom cultivation on 11th February 2020organised by Dept. of Botany, S N college, Kollam, supported by College PTA 2. Programme Co-ordinator –Ozone day celebration on September 18th 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 7th January 2020 supported by college PTA. 4. Organizing committee member – Seminar on current Trends in Plant Science Research: Perspectives and Priorities on 27th 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 |
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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. |
25 | Workshops/Trainings Attended |
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. |
26 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | Subject expert in State Council For Educational Research and Training
Resource person for State Level Training for Govt Nursing College Tutors |
27 | Duties Performed at College | Member-Discipline committee, Scholarship committee, Grievance redressal cell, |
Dr Vilash V
1 | Designation | Assistant Professor |
2 | Department | Botany |
3 | Contact Numbers | 9400677596 |
4 | vilashtvm@gmail.com | |
5 | Personal Web Page | |
6 | Date of Entry into Service | 20-12-2018 |
7 | Date of Retirement | 31-05-1942 |
8 | Edu. Qualifications | Ph.D |
9 | Areas of Interest/Specialisation | Botany |
10 | Courses/subject Taught | Taxonomy, Plant physiology, Embryology, Plant breeding, Phycology, Mycology, Molecular biology |
11 | Field of Research | Pharmacology |
12 | Guideship Details | |
13 | Experience | 10 yearResearch&2 year Teaching Experiences |
14 | Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any | |
15 | Scholarships/Fellowships Obtained | |
16 | Extension Activities | Co-coordinator-Unnath Bharat Abhiyan |
17 | Papers Published | Number- 15
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.
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18 | Papers Presented | Number- 4
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.)
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19 | Books Published | Nil |
20 | Research Projects Undertaken | Nil |
21 | Orientation Courses Attended | Nil |
22 | Refresher Courses Attended | Nil |
23 | Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised | 1. Merit Day & Prize Distribution CEREMONY 2019. Departmrnt of Botany, Sree Narayana College, Kollam. 06/08/2019
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.
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24 | Seminars/Conferences Attended | 1. Webinar on – “COVID 19 – THE WAY FORWARD” Jointly organised by P.G and Research Department of Zoology & internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) on 29/05/2020.
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 24th 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.
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25 | Workshops/Trainings Attended | 1. National level Five Days Online Training in Biological Sciences” conducted by the Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany of Sree Narayana College, Nattika, from 03/08/2020 to 07/08/2020.
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26 | Academic Responsibilities Undertaken | College level and university level- details required |
27 | Duties Performed at College | Co-coordinator-Unnath Bharat Abhiyan
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
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PUBLICATIONS (2009-2010 Onwards)
Journal articles
- Ragesh R Nair, SR Suja, AL Aneeshkumar, ShobhaBhaskar, V Vilash& S Rajasekharan. Ameliorative effect of ethanolic extract of roots of Tetraceraakara (Burm. f.) Merr. on D-galactosamine induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats by downregulation of inflammatory mediators like TNFα, COX-2 and iNOS. 2020. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. (58)161-171
- Manoj GS, Greeshma GM, Pradeep D P, Arathy R, Remya Krishnan, BoscoLawarence, Sumayya SS, Jayakumar K, Saiaba A N, Lubaiana A S, ChithraVijayan, Dinesh Babu KV, Sunila AV, Anil Kumar VS, GreeshmaMurukan, Meenu Krishnan VG, Aswathy JM, Sunu Kumar SS and Murugan K. 2020. “Secondary Metabolites and their Antioxidant Activities: An Overview”. EC Pharmacology and Toxicology 8.10: 64-75.
- P.S, P. Premjith, 2020. Role of start-ups in the skill development of school children, with special reference to Indian homemade toys. International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (8)4: 124-127 (ISSN: 2321-9939),
- P.S, Manisha P.M. 2020. Heavy metal screening of Cocciniagrandis (L).voigt leaves using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), International Journal of Engineering Development and Research 8 (4): 138-141 (ISSN: 2321-9939),
- 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[JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR: 0.81]
- Ponni T.G. and AshalathaS.Nair. 2019.In vitrocormlet production- an efficient means for conservation in Ensetesuperbum (Roxb.) Cheesman. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 21(1) :20-24.
- Ponni T.G. and AshalathaS.Nair. 2019. Differential effects of position and size of explants in the development of in vitrocormlets in Ensetesuperbum (Roxb.) Cheesman. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews. 6(2):958-962
- Ponni T.G. and Ashalatha S. Nair. 2019. Somatic embryogenesis to overcome low Seed viability and conserve wild banana (Ensetesuperbum (Roxb.) Cheesman). In Vitro Cell.Dev.Biol.- Plant 55:371.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-019-09998-
- NeethuVijayakumar and Gangaprasad A. 2019. Preliminary phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Vernoniacinerea (L.) Less. a member of ‘Dashapushpa’. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 8(4): 388-392.
- RegyYohannan, NirmalaJayarani, D Devapriya, et al. 2019. Evaluating genetic diversity within genus Jasminum (Oleaeceae) using intersimple sequence repeats (ISSR) marker. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., India Sect. (B)-Bio. Sci. http://doi.org./10.1007/s40011-019-01124-7/
- Nair R. R., Suja S. R., Vilash V., Aneeshkumar A. L., Rajasekharan S. and Biju Kumar B. S. 2019.Protective Effect of Ethanol Extract of Roots of Tetraceraakara (Burm. f.) Merr., on Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Hepatic Injury in Wistar Rats. Indian J Pharm Sci 81(5):859-867.
- LathaSadanandan, Reemraj and AncyNazeer. 2019. Water quality analysis in Ashtamudi site of Ashtamudilake by physico-chemical characterization studies. Holistic Thought. Vol. XVIII, No.1&2. SN College, Kollam. Pp 57-60. ISSN 0975-363X.
- 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. DOI 10.14787/ijprb.2018 10.1.59-64.
- Ragesh R Nair, Suja S R, Aneeshkumar A L, Vilash V, Rajasekharan S. 2018. 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. 12 (7): 961-966
- NeethuVijayakumar&Gangaprasad A. 2018. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Emilia sonchifolia(L.) DC., a member of ‘Dashapushpa’. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews 5 ( 4): 124-129
- 2018. A comparative study on the production of vermicompost using two invasive aquatic weeds Eichhorniacrassipes (Mart.) Solms and Pistiastratiotes L. as substrates. Indian J. Sci. Res. 20(1): 53-55.ISSN: 0976-2876 (Print).ISSN: 2250-0138 (Online)
- LathaSadanandan, Soja S. and Thushara V. 2018. Studies on the Anatomy andHistochemistry of Eichhorniacrassipes(Mart.) Solms. Trends in Biosciences 11(7): 1118 – 1122. ISSN: 0974 -8431.
- LathaSadanandan, ChithraChandran and Geethu C.B. 2018. Studies on the Biochemistry and Allelopathy of SalviniamolestaS. Mitchell. Trends in Biosciences 11(7): 1569 – 1571. (ISSN: 0974 -8431)
- ChithraVijayan, P Preeja, K Murugan2018. Analysis of phytochemical profile and genotoxicity of crude methanol extracts of Quassiaindica with anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties.Journal of pharmacy (8)2: 30-36
- ChithraVijayan, K Murugan& G M Nai,r2018. Genetic Diversity of Orthosiphonaristatus accessions from different geographical regions using RAPD & ISSR Markers Trends in Biosciences 11 (7): 1242-1250
- Anusha S Britto and Preetha P S. 2018. The Impact of Substrate Variation on the Growth, Yield and Nutrient Composition of PleurotusostreatusKumm. Trends in Biosciences 11(7): 1612-1617.(ISSN – 0974 – 8431)
- Aneeshkumar A L, Suja S R, Vilash V, Ragesh R Nair, Siril E A, Rajasekharan S. 2018. Sub-chronic oral toxicity assessment (90 days) of ethanolic fraction of leavesof Neurocalyxcalycinus (R. Br. ex Benn.) Rob. in rodents: A lesser known ethnomedicinal plant from the Cholanaickan tribal community, India. 11(3): 221–235.
- 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
- RatheeshN .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. 4 (1): 34-39
- Ragesh R Nair, S R Suja, A L Aneeshkumar, V Vilash and S Rajasekharan. 2017.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.
- 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
- ChithraVijayan, K Murukan, S R Reji& G M Nair. 2017, Screening biological activities of Orthosiphonaristatus : some observations International Journal of advanced research 5(12) 757-76.
- Kiran Raj, M.S., M..Sivadasan, P. Dileep and A.H. Alfarhan. 2016. A new subspecies of Dimeriahohenackerii exMiq. (Poaceae) from India. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy 23(1): 27-31. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v23i1.28337 [JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR: 0.696]
- Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Shine V J, Rajasekharan S. 2016.Chronic oral toxicity studies of crude ethanolic extract and ethanolic fraction of Pellioniaheyneana leaf in Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci.8(8): 67-76
- Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Aneeshkumar A L, Ragesh R Nair, Rajasekharan S. 2016.Antihepatotoxic effect of ethanolic extract of Pellioniaheyneana, leaf on paracetamol induced liver damage in Wistar rats. JTFP 4 (2): 17-26.
- Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Aneesh Kumar A L, Ragesh R Nair &Rajasekharan S. 2016Physicochemical Evaluation and Pharmacognostical Standardization of PellioniaheyneanaWedd. Leaf. Pharmacog J. 8(6): 551-556.
- 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.
- Nisha A P &Radhamany P M. 2016. Fruit Morphological Variability In Different Commercial Cultivars And Local Varieties Of Ananascomosus (L.)Merr. from Kerala. International Journal of Botany and Research. 6 (5): 1–8.
- NeethuViswanath, Latha P G, Suja S R, Vilash V. 2016; Antihepatotoxic and Antioxidant properties of Schumannianthusvirgatus (Roxb.) Rolfe ethanolic extract against acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.(8)3: 87-89
- N. 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
- Vilash V, Suja S R, Latha P G, Rajasekharan S. 2015. Evaluation of hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of PellioniaheyneanaWedd. leafethanolic extract on carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in Wistar rats. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci. 7(3): 374-378.
- Kiran Raj, M. S., Sivadasan, M., Veldkamp, J.F., Alfarhan, A.H. & A.S.M. AmalTamimi 2015. A revised Infrageneric classification of Dimeria Br. (Poaceae-Andropogoneae). Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy 22(1): 47-54. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v22i1.23866 [JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR: 0.696]
- Kiran Raj, M.S., Sivadasan, M., Alfarhan, A.H. and Veldkamp, J.F. 2015. Dimeriaraviana(Poaceae:Panicoideae), a new species from South Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 195: 193−196. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.195.2.10 [JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR: 1.376]
- Smitha PD, Binoy KR, and Ashalatha S Nair. 2014. Effect of TDZ on Direct Shoot Regeneration from Whole Male Inflorescence of Four Diploid Banana Cultivars from South India. Plant Science International 1(1): 24-32. (ISSN- 2368-819X)
- Vimalkumar C S, Hosagaudar V B, Suja S R, Vilash V, Krishnakumar N M, Latha P G 2014. Comparative preliminary phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extracts of leaves of Oleadioica, infected with the rust fungus Zaghouaniaoleae (E.J. Butler) Cummins and non-infected plants. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 3(4): 69-72.
- 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. 2014. Hepatoprotective activity of Oxalis corniculata ethanolic extract against paracetamol induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats and its in vivo antioxidant effects. Ind J Exp Biol.;52: pp 147-152.
- 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): 1-15.
- LathaSadanandan, AswathyJayaprakash and RadhikaBabu (2014). In vitro callogenesis in certain explants of Baliospermummontanum (Willd.) Muell. Arg. – A threatened medicinal plant. Academic Spectrum. Vol. VII. Pp. 06 -11. SN College, Cherthala. ISSN 2456 -3056
- Kiran Raj, M.S., M.Sivadasan, J. F. Veldkamp, A. H. Alfarhan, & Jacob Thomas. 2013. Nanooravia nov., of subtribeDimeriinae (Poaceae-Panicoideae-Andropogoneae) from India. Nord. Jour. Botany 31: 161-165. DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2012.01207.x [JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR: 0.994]
- Kiran Raj, M.S., M.Sivadasan, J. F. Veldkamp, A. H. Alfarhan, & Jacob Thomas. 2013. Validation of Nanooraviasantapaui(Poaceae-Panicoideae-Andropogoneae-Dimeriinae) Jour. Botany 31: 638. DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2012.00358.x [JOURNAL IMPACT FACTOR: 0.994]
- 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. 2013Hepatoprotective potential of ethanolic extract of Saracaasoca (Roxb.) De Wilde Stem Bark against carbon tetrachloride Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Rats. JTFP.;1: pp 84-91.
- LathaSadanandan, RadhikaBabu and AswathyJayaprakash. 2013. In vitro callus induction in Cycleapeltata (Lam.) Hook F. Thoms.- A vulnerable medicinal plant. SPECTRUM , pp. 15- 21.
- Sujith S., AseerManilal, J. Selvin, A. Idhayadhulla, R.S. Kumar and M.V.N. Panikkar 2012. Evaluating the antagonistic potential of seaweed-associated marine bacteria collected from the South Indian littoral. Asian J. Animal and Veterinary Advances 7: (7) 578-567.
- Panikkar M.V.N., Jayalekshmi, R. and A. Jackson. 2012. Biodiversity of filamentous desmids of Kerala. Indian Hydrobiol. 14(1): 117-125.
- Panikkar M.V.N., Jayalekshmi R. and A. Jackson 2012. Species diversity of two Chlorococcalean colonial genera (PediastrumMeyen and ScenedesmusMeyen) from the freshwater ecosystems of Kerala. Ind. Hydrobiol. 14(2) 109-116.
- AseerManilal, S. Sujith, J. Selvin and M.V.N. Panikkar, and Shiney George. 2012. Anticoagulant potential of polysaccharide isolated from Indian red alga, Asparagopsistaxiformis (Delile) TrevisanThalassas, Journal of Marine Sci. 28 (2): 9-15.
- V Gayathri Devi, ChithraVijayan, Anitha John, K Gopakumar. 2012.Pharmacognostic and Antioxidant studies on Clerodendruminerme and identification of ursolic acid as marker compound. International J of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,Vol4(2),
- AseerManilal, J. Selvinand and M.V.N. Panikkar 2012. .Evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of Indian green alga, Acrosiphoniaorientalis (J. Agardh) in the treatment of vibriosis in Penaeusmonodon. Thalassas. J. of Marine Sci. 28 (1): 33-46.
- ChithraVijayan, MariammaCheriyan, OmanaKumari& G M Nai. 2011. Evaluation of antioxidant properties of some species of Lamiaceae. J of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences,33(1): 27-30
- ChithraVijayan, P Sikha, P G Latha& G M Nair. 2011.Orthosiphonaristatus extract reduces CCL4 induced oxidative damage in mice. J of Phytological Research, Vol24 (1).
- ChithraVijayan& G M Nair.2011. Identification of antioxidant principle, radical scavenging and anticancer activity of Indian cat’s whisker. J of Phytological Research, Vol24(2).
- Kiranraj, M.S. (2011). Cymbopogons – the mosquito repellent aromatic grasses. SPECTRUM 4: 57-60
- AseerManilal, S. Sujith, J. Selvin and M.V.N. Panikkar 2011. Evaluation of seaweed bioactives on common aquatic floral and faunal weeds of shrimp ponds. Thalassas. J. of Marine Sci., 27 (1): 47-55
- Suma B.S., C. Shaji and L. Bindu.2010. Physico – chemical and Biological characterization of Effluent from KMML (Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited) TiO2 Industry, Chavara, Kollam Dist., Kerala. J. Phytol. Res. 23(1): 87-90.
- Kiran Raj, M.S. 2010. Global biodiversity crisis and priorities in Indian plant systematics. Sci. 99(11): 149. [Journal Impact Factor: 0.782]
- Suma B.S. and C. Shaji.2010. Algal flora of effluent canal of KMML Industry, Chavara, Kollam Dist. Kerala. J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 34(4): 943-946.
- Santhoshlal P. S. and K. Pavithran (2010). Genetics of Rice mutants. GMF J. 2: 56-60.
- GM Nair, ChithraVijayan and VR Sumitha. 2010. Haploid plants and their Relevance in Agriculture, J.of palynology, Vol.46, (Review article).
- SophiammalNettar P. and M.V.N. Panikkar. 2009. Species of Feldmannia Hamel (Ectocarpales, Phaeophyceae) from Kerala, India. Seaweed Res. Utlin. 31(1&2) 11-16.
- SophiammalNettar P. and M.V.N. Panikkar. 2009. Species diversity of HincksiaGray (Ectocarpales, Phaeophyceae) from Kerala, India. Seaweed Res. Utlin. 31(1&2) 17-23.
- SophiammalNettar P. and M.V.N. Panikkar. 2009..Phaeophyceae of South India V. HecatonemaSauvaegu (Chordariales, Phaaeohyceae) from Kerala. India. Seaweed Res. Utlin. 31(1&2) 25-28.
- Shaji C. 2009. Effect of air pollution on three plant species growing around Chavara Industrial area, Kollam, Kerala. Phytol. Res. 22 (1): 131-134.
- Nair N.V. and S. Sekaran 2009. Saccharumgermplasm collection in Mizoram, India. Sugar tech. 113 (3): 288-291.
- HaneesaBeevi A. 2009. Pollen dimorphism in Cocos nucifera Linn J. Palyn. 43: 119-127.
- AseerManilal S., Sujith C., Shakir J., Selvin R., Gandhimathi G.S., Kiran and M.V.N. Panikkar 2009. Biopotentials of seaweeds collected from southwest coast of. Indian. J. Marine Sci. and Tech.17 (1): 67-73.
- Anirudhan K. and S. Nair .2009. In vitro production of solasodine from Solanumtrilobatum. Biol. Plant. 53(4):719-722.
- Shaji C., H. Nimi and L. Bindu. 2009. Water Quality assessment of open wells in and around Chavara Industrial area, Kollam, Kerala. Environ. Biol. 30 (5): 701-704.
Conference Proceedings
- Ratheesh N. 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- AnjanaKartha A J, Nisha A P and Akshima G V Dev. 2020. Cytotoxic effects of crude extract of WoodfordiafructicosaKurz. onAlliumcepaL. Root tip cells. ProceeedingsOf The National Seminar On Current Trends And Advances In Biological Sciences organized by Department of Botany, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Pp 72-73
- ChithraVijayan ,Amina S. 2020. Biosystematics of SidaacutaBurm 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
- AminaS ,ChithraVijayan. 2020. Phytochemiocal analysis, medicinal potentials and cytotoxicity studies of Quassiaindica Proceedings of the international webinar on Phytochemistry 2020, 28-29 September, organised by Kerala academy of sciences, Thiruvananthapuram. ISBN no. 978-81-940888-2-0
- 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 19organized by the Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 22/5/2019 to 24/5/2019 . ISBN No. 978-81-940-888-0-6.
- 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 31st Kerala science congress at FathimaMatha National college, Kollam on 02-03 February 2019. ISBN No. 81 – 86366 – 97 – 0. Pp 175.
- LathaSadanandan (2019). Pharmacognostic and phytochemical evaluation of Ashtachoornam, an ayurvedic formulation. Proceedings in the International Conference on Exploring the scope of plant genetic resources Provectusplantae ’19 organized by the Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram from 22/5/2019 to 24/5/2019 (Oral) ISBN No. 978-81-940-888-0-6
- 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 Kollam.
- 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.
- 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. 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. Sivaperuman in. Forest Ecosystem Biodiversity Ecology and Conservation. Write and Print publication, New Delhi. 263p ISBN- 978-93-84649-61-6
- LathaSadanandan and Soja S. (2017). Bioprospecting of an invasive aquatic weed Eichhorniacrassipes (Mart.) Solms. Proceedings in National Seminar on Bioprospecting– A quest for natural solutions organized by CMS College, Kottayam from 5/12/2017 and 6/12/2017 (Oral). ISBN 9788180620158. pp. 11-15.
- Ratheesh, N., 2015. Diversity of vesicular arbuscularmycorrhizal (vam) fungi from forest fire affected soils in ever green and deciduous forest ecosystems in the Kerala part of Western Ghats 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
RESEARCH
The department, being recognised as Research Centre since 1990, under University of Kerala, provides broad range of analytical and spectroscopic instruments with cutting-edge technology purchased under various sources including DIST-FIST programme. During 1990-2020, the department has produced 16 PhDs. Five research students are currently working for Ph.D. programmes under various subjects/disciplines.
Areas of Research
- Taxonomy of marine and fresh water algae.
- Systematic studies of Angiosperms
- Environmental studies
- Plant tissue culture and related aspects
- Reproductive Biology &Population genetics
- Phytochemistry
- Ethno botany & Ethnopharmacology
Research Guides
- Dr C Shaji
- V. Devipriya
- S Anil Kumar
- S Sekharan
- ChithraVijayan.
Recent Ph D awardees
- Nirmala Jeyarani (2020). Title : Molecular characterization and Phytochemical analyses of selected members of Jasminum L. from Kerala.
- Raji R Nair (2019). Title : Analysis of interspecific variations in the genus Leea Royen Ex. L. from Kerala.
- Dhanya C (2019) Title : Comparative systematics of two Solanaceous genera Brugmansia Pers. and Datura L.
- Smitha S Nair (2019). Title: Analysis of infraspecific variations in Jasminumsambac (L.) Ait.for diversity characterization.
- Sija S L (2018). Title: In situ production of Anacardic acid by plant Biotechnological techniques.
- RegyYohannan (2018). Title: A comprehensive systematic study of the genus Jasminum L from Kerala.
Areas of consultancy
- Identification of Algae, Fungi and Angiosperms (free consultancy)
- Herbarium Preparation Techniques (free consultancy)
- Water quality &Soil analysis- (free consultancy)
- Preparation of permanent slides (free consultancy)
- Horticultural Techniques (free consultancy)
- Medicinal Plant Cultivation Techniques (free consultancy)
- Pharmacognostical Techniques to identify adulteration (free consultancy)
- Terrarium preparation Techniques (free consultancy)
Recent Student enrichment programmes
- Digital Poster making competition in connection with World Environment day on 5th June, 2020.
- Webinar on Plant identification Virtual- 2020 “Interpreting Plant Taxonomy” on 03/08/2020
- Trainingprogramme on Mushroom Cultivation on 11th February 2020.
- Seminar on “Current trends in Plant Science Research: Perspectives and Priorities” Multi-disciplinary Seminar Series, ‘AGORA’ – 2020 on 27th February 2020.
- Unveiled Digital Plant Tagging system with QR code at Botanical Garden in 27th Feb 2020
- Workshop on Floriculture and flower arrangement: principles and practices on 7th January 2020.
- Ozone day Celebrations in association with Social Forestry and Extension unit, Kollam, Kerala & Kerala Forests and Wild Life Department 18th September 2019
- One day seminar, under the auspicious of 70th year Seminar Series, ‘AGORA’ – 2019 on 22/02/2019.
- A job orientation with placement assistance programme for life science students was jointly organised by Department of Botany and NimsHargobind Khorana Biotechnology finishing school, Nims medicity, Trivandrum on 01/12/2018.
- A mega job drive programme with placement assistance in collaboration with Expression India Society along with Technopark for graduate and post graduate students on 21/12/2018.
- Department annually conducted field study tour programmes for UG & PG programmes to ecologically important areas of Western Ghats regions of Kerala, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu states.
- Department annually conducted institutional visits for PG programmes to Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanical garden and Research Institute, Palode, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Central tuber Crop research Institute, Sreekariam,Central plantation Crop research Institute, Kayamakulam and Cashew Export and promotion council of India, Kollam.
- Department annually conducted UGC- CSIR- NET awareness classes for PG students
Best Practices of the Department
- The department maintained a book bank which provides text books for poor students.
- In every year, the faculties of the department organise training programme for students to familiarise the different horticulture techniques.
- The medicinal plants raised by tissue culture technique are supplied to household as a part of initiative to promote growing medicinal plants in every home.
Extension Activity
Botanical Information Service (BIS): The department offers a consultancy service for flowering plant identification viz., Botanical Information Service (BIS). It provides herbarium consultation, flowering plant identification, weed identification and general information on plants at free of charge to the general public and to government departments and ecological consultancies. Major district floras, checklists, research journals and BIS reports are the important resources that available under BIS.
For the effective outreach of extension activity, a weblog on biodiversity with special reference to Botanical Information has been successfully maintained and updated periodically (URL: http://.grassnest.wordpress.com/). It has been recognized as one among the multimedia resource page of UN-Convention on Biological Diversity for 2010-2020, the Decade on Biodiversity. Also, an exclusive telegram channel (URL: http://t.me/keralaflora), started in April 2020, aims at documenting the rare flowering plant of Kerala and supports the on-line activities of BIS. Botanical Information Service-2019 Report