1. Year of Establishment : UG- 1971

P.G.  –  1991                                   

Research Center  – 2007

2. Programmes offered by the department

UG	PG	Research Center	Certificate/ Diploma
B.Sc. Botany	M.Sc. Botany	Ph.D. Botany	——

3. Faculty Profile

Name	Education Qualification	Designation	Date of Joining	Total Experience	Profile
Dr. C. S. Arsule	M.Sc. Ph.D.	Professor and Head	01/09/1988	34 Years
Dr. D.D.Ahire	M.Sc. Ph.D.	Assistant Professor	10/10/2011	12 Years
Dr. Y. R. Gahile	M.Sc. Ph.D.	Assistant Professor	01/09/2012	10 Years
Mrs. L. K. Dhumal.	M.Sc., B.Ed, GATE.	Assistant Professor	05/01/2009	14 Years
Dr. B. A. Karle.	M.Sc., B.Ed., GATE, SET, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor	14/09/2009	13 Years
Mrs. M. S. Wagh.	M.Sc. SET.	Assistant Professor	03/02/2021	1 Year
Mr. A. B. Kadam.	M.Sc.	Assistant Professor	15/11/2021	5 Months
Miss.T. M. Pagare.	M.Sc.	Assistant Professor	16/11/2021	5 Months
Miss.M. N. Jagtap.	M.Sc.	Assistant Professor	01/12/2021	4 Months

4. Details of seminars/conferences/workshops organized by the department

Theme of the Seminar/ Conference/Workshop	Level	Sponsoring Agency	Dates
Workshop on Framing of Credit system syllabus for M. Sc. Botany		B.C.U.D, SPPU, Pune	26/02/2013
National level Conference on Current Prospects and Challenges in Life Sciences		DST, GOI	26 -27 July 2013
Workshop on Enzymology (Enzymes Rennet & Bromelien) and its Impact in Industries		Self Financed	6 – 9 Aug, 2014
Four days Hands on Training Workshop on Discovery of Potential Bioactive Compound from Local Botanical Resources – In Vitro Drug Designing		Self Financed	21-25 September 2015
Skill based training course on Separation Techniques		Self Financed	23-24 September 2019
Hands on Training on Staining Technique and Localization of Plant tissues.		Self Financed	28 Jan 2020
Lecture and Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation		Self Financed	13 April 2022

5. Details of research projects undertaken by the department.

Name of the Principal Investigator	Title of the Project	Duration	Sponsoring Agency
Dr. D. D. Ahire	Collection of Finger millet (Elusine coracana Gaertn L.) germplasm from Ahmednagar and Nashik region for screening of total amino acids and elevated protein content.	2 years (2013-2015)	BCUD SPPU Pune Amount sanctioned 2,25,000/- Proposal No. :-13SCI001822

6. Details of research papers published (in UGC notified journals notified only)

Name/s of the Author	Title of the Paper	Journal	ISSN Number	Volume and Page Numbers
C. S. Arsule	Peanut aerobiology at Newasa dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.)	Flora and Fauna: An International Research Journal of Biological Sciences	UGC Approved ISSN NO 0971-6920.	23(1) 439-447
Sonawane B.N. Arsule C. S. and Pande B. N.	A survey of bioaersoles over groundnut fields at Newasa Dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.)	International Journal of Recent Scientific Research 2017	ISSN 0976-3031 (THOMSON REUTERS)	8(8), 18954-18958.,
Arsule C. S. and Sable K.V.	Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis of Parthenium hysterophorus Leaves	International Journal of Recent Scientific Research	ISSN: 0976-3031  (THOMSON REUTERS)	8(8)19353-19355, 2017
B.A. Karle, C. S. Arsule and R.R.Saswade	Phytochemical analysis of Leucas biflora (Vahl)and Hyptis sauveolens (L.) Poit.	Flora and fauna an international research journal of biological sciences	ISSN 0971-6920 UGC and DST Approved	23 2 (2), 314-316 2017,
Arsule C. S., Sonawane B.N. and Sumia Fatima	Valuable Wild Herb Plant Species From Pravara Basin, Ahmednagar Maharashtra, India	International Journal of Recent Scientific Research	ISSN: 0976-3031 (THOMSON REUTERS)	8(8)18951-18953, 2017
A.B. Kadam, C. S. Arsule and B.M. Gaykar	A Review on Present Traditional and Prospective Contraceptives	Flora and fauna an international research journal of biological sciences	UGC and DST Approved ISSN 0971-6920	23 2 (2), 303-310 2017,
Sable K.V., Arsule C. S. and Saswade R.R.	Derivatization fingerprinting analysis of the Amaranthus tricolor leaves using HPTLC methods	International journal of Research and Analytical reviews	ISSN 2348-1269, P ISSN  2349-5138 UGC Listed Journal 43602	6 (2), 693-695 2019
Arsule C. S., Sonawane B.N.	Influence of various culture media on growth and carbohydrates content in a Cyanobacterium Nostoc muscorum.	Indo Global Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,	ISSN 2249-1023 UGC Listed Journal 44477 First author	9 (2): 60-62 2019
S.P. Ghanwat and C. S. Arsule	Some Microbial Inoculant Use as Biofertilizer	An international multidisciplinary quarterly research journal	ISSN 2277-5730 UGC Listed Journal 40776 Co-author	3 (1) 30-33 2019
Arsule C. S.	Diversity of cyanobacteria of Pravara river basin of Newasa tehsil	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews	Peer Reviewed eISSN 2348-1269, P ISSN  2349-5138UGC Listed Journal 43602 Co-author	57-59, 2019
I.B. Salunke, C. S. Arsule and P.P. Sharma	Indigenous Traditional knowledge in treating Jaundice from Toranmal region of Nandurbar District Maharastra India	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews	Peer Reviewed eISSN 2348-1269, P ISSN  2349-5138UGC Listed Journal 43602 Co-author	60-62 2019
S.P. Ghanwat, Y.D. Aher and C.S Arsule	Diversity of Weeds Flora in Newasa Tahsil (M.S.) India.	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews	Peer Reviewed (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)UGC Listed Journal 43602 Co-author	March 2020, Volume 7, Issue 1, 12-15,
Sonawane B. N., Arsule C. S. and Kale S. R.	Application of Plants in Traditional Medicine at Rural Region of Newasa Tahsil (M. S.) India	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)	Peer Reviewed (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)UGC Listed Journal 43602 Co-author	March 2020, Volume 7, Issue 1, 99-103,
Pande B. N and Arsule C. S.	Investigations on Aeroallergens and Their Management: Bird’s Eye View	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)	Peer Reviewed (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)UGC Listed Journal 43602 Co-author	March 2020, Volume 7, Issue 1, 108-115,
Arsule C. S. and Pande B.N.	Investigation on Physico Chemical Parameters of The Confluence of Mula-Pravara Rivers at Pachegaon Dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.)	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),	Peer Reviewed (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)UGC Listed Journal 43602 First author	December 2020, Volume 7, Issue 4,189-198,
C.S. Arsule. A.N. Selwatkar, and B.N. Pande	Studies in Airspora Over Ground Nut Fields at Newasa, Dist. Ahmednagar (Ms).	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),	Peer Reviewed (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138)UGC Listed Journal 43602 First author	July 2021, Volume 8, Issue 3, 680-690,
D. D. Ahire and S. G. Auti, (2020),	Correlation Studies and Coefficient of Variation Among Agronomic Traits In Soybean Mutants,	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),	E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, UGC Approved	Vol.7 (1), 132-138
B. A. Karle and D. D. Ahire (2020),	Effect of Biofertilizers on Growth of Medicago Sativa L. (Alfalfa),	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)	E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 UGC Approved	Vol.7(1), 204-208
D.D. Ahire, and S.G. Auti, (2019).	Leaf diversity and its relationship among some plant families.	RESEARCH JOURNEY International Multidisciplinary E-Research Journal (2019).,	ISSN-2348-7143 UGC Approved No.40705,	Special issue 98: page 74-79
S. B. Palve, D.D. Ahire and C.S. Arsule (2021),	Influence of Different Magnesium Sulfate Levels on Some Morphological Characteristics of Beta Vulgaris L.	Wesleyan Journal of Research, 2021	ISSN – 0975-1386    UGC-Care	Vol.14 No.27  page 10-21,
S B Palve, D D Ahire, C S Arsule	Influence of various concentrations of salicylic acid on germination and some morphological characteristics of Beta vulgaris L.	International Journal of Botany Studies. 2021	ISSN: 2455-541X Web of Science	Volume 6, Issue 5, 2021, Page No. 1387-1393.
Palve S.B. Ahire D. D and. Gahile Y.R.	Salicylic acid pre-treatment effects on Beta vulgaris L. multigerm germination and germination indices.	International Journal of Biosciences (IJB) 2022	ISSN: 2220-6655 (Print), 2222-5234 (Online) Web of Science	Vol. 20, No. 1, p. 59-71,
Palve S.B. and Ahire D. D.	An analysis of the effects of various levels of salicylic acid on the protective enzyme activity of red beet.	International Journal of Botany Studies 2022	ISSN: 2455-541X Web of Science	Volume 7, Issue 1, 2022, Page No. 648-654.
Y. R Gahile, KaleV. S., NikamT. D.	Complementary Chromatic Adaptation In Cyanobacterial Cultures under Different Light Conditions	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews	E-ISSN 2348-1269	Vol.7 issue 1, 186-196, 2020
Gahile YR, Kale VS	Preliminary Phytochemical investigations in leaves of Balanites aegyptica Del.	Flora and Fauna	ISSN 2456-9364	54-56, 23(1) 2017
Karle B. A., Dr. R. R. Sasawade	Phytochemical Screening of  Ocimum Americanum L. and Lavandula Bipinnata (Roth.),	Flora and Fauna (2017)	ISSN 0971-6920	23(1):120-122.
Karle B.A., Dr. Arsule A. A., Dr. Sasawade R. R.	Phytochemical Analysis of Leucas Biflora (Vahl) And Hyptis Sauveolens (L) POIT.	Flora and Fauna (2017)	ISSN 0971-6920	3(2):316-316
Karle B. A., Dr. R. R. Sasawade	Antioxidant activity of selected medicinal plants	International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), (2019),	E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, UGC Approved	6(2):645-648
J. R. Mulay and B. A. Karle	Phytochemical analysis  of some traditional  medicinal plants used in Ahmednahgar, Maharashtra, India.	International Journal of Botany Studies. (2021),	ISSN: 2455-541X Web of Science	5(4):132-134
L.K.Dhumal, P.R.Barve, C.S.Arsule	Plants Used in Some Common Diseases For Child Care	International Journal of Researches in Biosciences, Agriculture and Technology(IJRBAT) 2020	E-ISSN 2347-517X,	Volume.III(VIII)      Page  105-109
J.R.Mulay, L.K.Dhumal	Micronutrient and Heavy metal status of Sewage Irrigated Cauliflower.	International Journal of Botany Studies. 2019	ISSN: 2455-541X Web of Science	Volume.4,Issue 2, Page 128-130
L.K.Dhumal, R.K.Aher	Effect of Mycorrhizal Fertilizer on Tomato (Lycopersicon esculantum mill) growth	International Journal of Researches in Biosciences, Agriculture and Technology(IJRBAT) 2018	E-ISSN 2347-517X	Volume.VI      Special Issue 2, Page 49-55
L.K.Dhumal, R.K.Aher	Soil Analysis for the Cultivation of Tomato From the selected Localities of Parner Tehsil”	Flora and Fauna 2017	ISSN:2456-9364 (Online)ISSN0971-6920 (Print) Scopus listed	Volume 23(1), Page 174-179

7. Details of books, chapters in edited volumes/ papers published in National and International Conference Proceedings.

Name/s of the Author	Title of the Paper	Title of the Book/ Conference	ISBN Number	Volume and Page Numbers
Sandip B. Palve and D.D. Ahire	Evaluation of Influence of Salicylic Acid And Epsom Salt Stress On Plant Growth (Beta vulgaris L.).	2nd international conference on climate change and its effects on environment, food and Society (ICCCEFS-2021), Arts, Commerce and Science College, Sonai  15-16 June 2021	e-ISSN 2347 – 517X	International Journal of Researches In Biosciences, Agriculture And Technology (I J R B A T), Issue (Special-17),: 150-161
L.K.Dhumal, R.K.Aher	Study of leaf Morphology of Some members of family cucurbitaceae	National Conference on Bio Inspired Material in science (BIMIS 2018)	ISBN:978-93-83401-56-7	Conference Proceddings Page 28-32
Dr. Karle B. A.	–	Nurturing Hair: Indian Medicinal Plants Used In Hair Care	781458-368119	81

8. Details of extension activities carried out by the department.

Activity	Date	Number of Student Participants
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9. Details of linkages/collaborations/ MoU signed by the department and activities under it.

Name of the Partner Institution/Industry	Date	Activities undertaken	Number of Student Participants
niTza Biologicals, Hyderabad	15 Sept. 2015

10. Details of infrastructural facilities available in the department for the teaching and learning process.

List of the Instruments available in the Department

Sr. No	Description	Quantity
1.	Gradient PCR	1
2.	-500c Deep Freezer	1
3.	UV-Visible Spectrophotometer	1
4.	Visible Spectrophotometer	3
5.	Cooling Centrifuge	1
6.	Binocular Microscope	4
7.	Electrophoresis Unit with Power pack	6
8.	Digital Camera	1
9.	Laminar Air Flow	2
10.	BOD Incubator	2
11.	Rota Evaporator	1
12.	UV Trans-illuminator	2
13.	Rotary Shaker	1
14.	Ice Flakers	1
15.	Leaf Area Meter	1
16.	Tilak’s Air sampler	1
17.	Autoclave	2
18.	Autoclave, Digital	2
19.	Camera lucida	5
20.	Centrifuge Remi make Model C82	1
21.	Centrifuge Remi R-24	1
22.	Colorimeter Erma Japan	1
23.	Conductivity Meter	1
24.	pH Meter,  Digital	2
25.	Weighing Balance	4
26.	Students Microscope	96
27.	Digital lux meter	1
28.	Spectrophotometer	1
29.	Hot Air Oven	2
30.	Water Distillation unit	2
31.	Microwave Oven	1
32.	Soxhlet Apparatus	3
33.	Rotary micro tome	1
34.	Rotary micro tome Super 821	1
35.	Stage Micrometer	2
36.	Water Bath Digital	2
37.	Refrigerator	4
38.	Wood Microtome (Jung German type)	1
39.	Incline Microscope	3
40.	Research Binocular Microscope	2
41.	Spinwin Microcrentifuge MC3Tarson	1
42.	Stereozoom Microscope Trinocular	1
43.	Stereobinocular Microscope	1
44.	Thermocycler (PCR)	1
45.	UV VIS. Spectrophotometer.	2
46.	Cooling centrifuge	1
47.	ice flaker	1
48.	Stereomicroscopes	2
49.	Incubator	1
50.	Rotary shaker	1
51.	Rota evaporator	1
52.	Live Screen Camera	1
53.	Document camera	2
54.	Micropipettes	12
55.	Chopper Machine	1
56.	Digital USB Microscope Camera 5 MPX	1

            ICT, LCD, Computers

Sr. No.	Computer / Printer	Quantity
1.	Intel Computer	5
2.	Dell i-3 Computer	5
3.	Dell i-3 Laptop	1
4.	Dell i-7 Computer	3
5.	Hp 1020 Laser Jet Printer	1
6.	Hp 5160 Ink Jet Printer	1
7.	Hp 2400 Scanner	1
8.	Epson Dot-Matrix Printer	1
9.	UPS 500wt.	1
10	LCD projector EPSON	3
11	Over Head Projector	1

Botanical Garden

Sr. No.	Title	Number
1	Area	13,000 Sq. Ft.
2	Experimental Plot	02
3	Plant species	174
4	RET Plant species	15
5	Medicinal plant species	30
6	Potted plants	330
7	Glasshouse	1
8	Fern House	1
9	Cacti house	1
10	Aquatic plants	5
11	Research/ Experimental plot	1
	Tube well	1

Special Facilities

Sr. No	Plant Group	Plant Specimens	Permanent Slides
1.	Algae	76	203
2.	Fungi	115	126
3.	Bryophytes	34	130
4.	Pteridophytes	45	225
5.	Gymnosperms	54	105
6.	Palaeobotany (Fossil Specimens)	16	17
7.	Anatomy	10  (Models)	112
8.	Embryology	07  (Models)	39
9.	Cytology	–	29
	Total	340	986

Photographs of RET, Medicinal, Endemic and Wild Plants              81

Botanical Charts                                                                                  405

Scientist’s Photographs                                                                        43

Herbarium Specimens                                                                         291

Scientific Animated Films                                                                    04

11. Details of capacity building and skill enhancement initiatives taken by the department.

Programme/Activity	Date	Number of Student Participants
Skill based training course on Separation Techniques	23-24 September 2019	40
Hands on Training on Staining Technique and Localization of Plant tissues.	28 Jan 2020	40
Lecture and Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation	13 April 2022	32

11. Details of sports and cultural activities organized by the department. NIL

Activity	Type (Sports/ Cultural)	Date	Number of Student Participants
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12. Details of sports and cultural activities organized by the department.

Activity	Date/s	Number of teachers involved	Number of students participated
F.Y.B.Sc. Excursion Tour	5th October 2019	07	105
S.Y.B.Sc. Excursion Tour	24,25 Jan 2020	05	82
T.Y.B.Sc. Excursion Tour	5th October 2019	02	15
M.Sc. Excursion Tour	25-28th  Feb 2020	18	02

13. Experiential learning activities organized by the department.

13. Any other information (Important to be mentioned in departmental profile)

• Qualified and Experienced Staff
• Well Equipped Laboratories
• Departmental Library with more than 525 titles
• Computer with internet connections
• Rich Botanical Garden
• Organizations of Workshops and Seminars for Skill Development of Students
•   Availability of Botanical specimens, charts, scientists photographs, permanent    slides

14. Future Plan of the department (To justify the SWOC analysis).

• To establish Advanced Learning Centre in Botany
• Enhancement of Research work with collaboration in nearby Institutes
• To develop Job Oriented Skill of students
• To promote students to establish own entrepreneurships
• Organizations of workshops / conferences