H.O.D.
The Department of Botany was established in 1968 and the first batch of B.Sc.-Botany was passed out in 1974.
To develop research aptitude and passion for Plant Sciences among the students
To make the students competent to acquire and apply the knowledge of Botany in day-to-day life.
- To create awareness among the students about sustainable development.
- To develop scientific temper among the students to acquire and test the knowledge about plants.
- To provide skills regarding application of botanical knowledge for solution of day-to-day challenges.
- To make the students capable for H.E. and self –employment along with Inter-disciplinary approach.
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Specialization | Experience (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. S. Y. Jadhav | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET | Associate Professor & Head | Cytogenetics, Ethnobotany, Biotechnology | 18 |
| Dr. S. S. Khot View Profile | M.Sc., Ph.D., SET | Associate Professor | Ecology & Plant Physiology | 17 |
| Mr. M. N. Patil View Profile | M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed. | Assistant Professor | Plant Physiology | 20 |
| Mr. V. A. Gholap View Profile | M.Sc., SET, GATE | Assistant Professor | Plant Physiology | 2 |
| Dr. S. P. Desai View Profile | M.Sc., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Cytogenetics & Plant Breeding | 1 |
| Dr. P. P. Borate View Profile | M.Sc., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Plant Taxonomy | 1 |
Linkage Activities: LINKAGE between Department of Botany, Y C Warana Mahavidyalaya, Warananagar and Department of Botany, The New College, Kolhapur Duration: 12/09/2019 to 11/09/2024
| Joint Activity | Details | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Research Work | Students registered under co-guidance from both institutes. | Registered 1 Ph.D. and 1 M.Phil. student |
| Research Publications | Joint research papers | Published 2 research papers in UGC CARE listed journals |
| Book Publication | Textbooks written as co-author | 3 textbooks and 3 practical handbooks published as co-author |
| Guidance as Resource Person | Resource for various activities | Provided subject expertise for workshops and botanical activities |
| Parameter | Remarks | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 1 Acre | Medicinal Plants |
| Geographical Region | Western Ghats on the right bank of Warana River | Aquatic plants with hydrophytic species |
| Soil Type | Red | Flowering and shrubbery |
| Average Rainfall | 1100 mm / Year | Arboretum |
| Relative Humidity | 66% – 88% | Cacti and succulents |
| Altitude | 589 m (MSL) | Sacred Plants |
| Latitude | 16.8544° N | Dicots: 341 |
| Longitude | 74.1972° E | Monocots: 13 |
| Total Species | 382 (18 Cryptogams) | Gymnosperms: 10 |
| Sr. No. | Name of Faculty | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S. S. Khot | M.Phil. and Ph.D. Guide recognized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur | One Ph.D. and one M.Phil. students are registered |
| 2 | Dr. S. S. Khot | Member, Subcommittee, Board of Studies in Botany | Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| 3 | Dr. S. S. Khot | Member, Board of Studies in Botany | SGM College, Karad (Autonomous College) |
| 4 | Dr. S. S. Khot | Promoted from Lieutenant to Captain | For contributing to nation building through NCC |
| Sr. No. | Name of Student | Year | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Priti Methe | 2020 | Shivaji University Merit Scholarship | ₹10,000 |
| 2 | Mr. Vivek Gholap | 2020 | GATE (Life Sciences) | IIT Delhi |
| 3 | Mr. Vivek Gholap | 2021 | SET (Life Sciences) | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
| 4 | Dr. Shitalkumar Desai | 2018 | JRF on Mutation Breeding in Ajara Ghansal Aromatic Land Race of Rice | Major Research Project, Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| 5 | Dr. Shitalkumar Desai | 2022 | Ph.D. | Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| 6 | Dr. Tarannum Mulla | 2022 | Junior Scientist | Mangrove Research Institute |
| 7 | Miss Komal Dhole | 2018 | Police | Maharashtra Police, Dapoli |
| 8 | Mr. Akshay Mohite | 2022 | Police | Mumbai Police |
| 9 | Mr. Suraj Kesare | 2020 | Soldier | Indian Army |
| 10 | Miss Snehal Mane | 2021 | Teacher | Private Academy |
| 11 | Miss Ashwini Ghatage | 2022 | Teacher | Private Academy |
| 12 | Miss Pooja Satpute | 2020 | Technical Assistant | Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Pargaon |
| 13 | Mr. Ranjeet Koli | 2021 | Owner | Pathology Lab, Islampur |
| Sr. No | Name of Alumni | Designation | Company / Organization | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Padmashri Tasgaonkar | Deputy Tehsildar | State Government Nagpur | - |
| 2 | Mr. P. B. Khot | Area Production Manager | Kalash Seeds Pvt Ltd. Jalna | - |
| 3 | Miss. P. P. Satpute | Technical Assistant | Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Pargaon | 9545315450 |
| 4 | Miss. K. U. Dhole | Police | Maharashtra Police, Dapoli | - |
| 5 | Dr. T. M. Mulla | Mangrove Ecologist (Junior Scientist) | Mangrove Foundation, Mumbai | 9766656573 |
| 6 | Dr. S. P. Desai | Assistant Professor | Y. C. Warana Mahavidyalaya | 8806988102 |
| 7 | Mr. V. A. Gholap | Assistant Professor | Y. C. Warana MV | 9021299645 |
| 8 | Mr. Akshay Mohite | Police | Mumbai Police | 7219755950 |
| 9 | Mr. Suraj Kesare | Soldier | Indian Army | 9218705203 |
| 10 | Miss Snehal Mane | Assistant Teacher | Chate Coaching Classes | 8956808189 |
| 11 | Miss Ashwini Ghatage | Assistant Teacher | Tejas Science Academy | 9970063188 |
| 12 | Miss. Pooja Satpute | Technical Assistant | Plant Tissue Culture Lab | 9545315450 |
| 13 | Mr. Ranjeet Koli | Owner & Lab Incharge | Pathology Lab, Islampur | 8600388837 |
Plants are the only producers on earth that captures solar energy and convert it in to organic products. Plants are the main source of food, fodder, fuel, furniture, fiber, medicine etc. Every student should be familiar with the identity, source and significance of the plants. Today’s plant activity is conducted by department to create awareness regarding plants.
The students of B. Sc. III collect a local plant every day and display it in front of department of Botany with its botanical information. Students identify plants using flora and e-sources, gets it confirmed with the help of teacher. The display board shows botanical name, common name, family, peculiar characters, and uses of the plant. The data is also recorded in a notebook regularly.
Number of Participants – Average 15 students displays information (per year)
Number of beneficiaries – 250+ students per year
Placement data here.
| Paper Publications | International | National |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. S. Y. Jadhav | 03 | 06 |
| Dr. S. S. Khot (Citations 20; H index 3) |
06 | 08 |
| Dr. J. Y. Buchade | 02 | 06 |
| Mr. M. N. Patil | - | 02 |
| Dr. S. P. Desai (Citations 7; H index 2) |
01 | 01 |
| Dr. P. P. Borate | 03 | 03 |
| Book Publications | Textbooks | Practical Books |
| Dr. S. S. Khot | 03 | 03 |
| Research Guide | Ph.D. | M.Phil. |
| Dr. S. S. Khot | 01 (ongoing) | 01 (ongoing) |
| Research Projects | Minor Research Project | |
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Dr. S. S. Khot (P.I.) Dr. J. Y. Buchade (Co.-P.I.) |
Total Outlay: Rs. 85,000/- Funded by: UGC, WRO, Pune Status: Completed (2009-2011) |
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