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