Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany

POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF

BOTANY

ANNUAL REPORT - 2015-2016

VISION AND MISSION

VISION

“Seek freedom and enlightenment through education”

MISSION

 Motivate Research temper

 Empowerment of students

 Vocational Trainings

 Job orientation programme

 Social interaction programme

 To generate social awareness about the importance of conserving nature.

COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT.  Graduation in Botany (Estd. - 1970 : 46 Yrs.)  Post graduation in Botany ((Estd. - 2000: 16 Yrs.)  Ph.D. Programme in Botany (Estd. - 2013 : 3 Yr.)  Complementary Courses.  Open Course - Horticulture and Nursery Management

Faculty Profile Name Qualifications Years of No. of experience publications

Dr. .K.N. Remesh (Head &Asso. M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D 25 9 Prof) (qualified NET and GATE) Dr .C.T.Anitha (Asst. Prof.) M.Sc, Ph.D 12 9

Dr. M.P.Subin(Asst. Prof.) M.Sc, Ph.D 12 16

Dr. Bindu.R (Asst. Prof.) M.Sc, Ph.D 11 6

Dr. Shereena. J. (Asst. Prof.) M.Sc, Ph.D 9 8

Dr. G.Chitra(Asst. Prof.) M.Sc, B.Ed., Ph.D 5 11

Sheeja. P.Parayil (Asst. Prof.) M.Sc, B.Ed.,NET 5 6

Mr. Praveen. V. Prasad (Asst. M.Sc, NET,GATE Joined on 14-03-16 Prof.) Sweety (Guest Lecturer) up to 10 M.Sc, B.Ed. 1 -03-16

Name Designation Years of experience

C.S. Suresh Lab asst. 25

Vijayan Lab asst. 25

Sanal Kumar Herbarium keeper 16

RESEARCH

 Ph.D. Programme in Botany (Estd. - 2013 : 3Yr.)  Dept. of Botany is the first Research Centre of our college.  Four faculties of the dept. have been recognized as Research guides

 Dr. Subin; Dr. Anitha; Dr. Shereena and Dr. Chitra

 Three candidates , Mrs. Soumya.K , Mrs. Jincy.T.S, and Mrs. Simi. R . have already registered as Research scholarsfor Ph.D programme during 2013 -2015; and Emily.K.T is registered during 2015 -16 under the guidance of Dr.Subin.

Details of registered Ph.D Students Name of the Guide Title Date of Regn. and Researcher University Jincy.T.S Dr.Subin.M.P “A Comparative Assessment of soil 11-08-2014 Property, Floristic Composition, U.O.No.10017/ 2014 Phytosociology and Diversity of University of Calicut Ethnomedicinal plants Based on the Extent of Selected sacred Groves and Adjacent Disturbed land in the Coastal region of Thrissur District, Kerala, India” Emily.K.T Dr.Subin.M.P Physico-chemical and biological 1/1/2015 parameters of open well water in Ph.D-CB-DEC2014- selected panchayaths of Thrissur 0020 district, Kerala, India to assess Bharathiar water quality University, Coimbatore Soumya.K Dr.Subin.M.P “Performance of Cowpea (Vigna 11-08-2014 unguiculata (L) Walp) U.O.No. 9578/ 2014 Cultivar Under Cadmium Stress: Effect on University of Calicut Germination, Growth, Biochemical Activites, Metal Accumulation and Soil Reclamation” Simi.R Dr.Subin.M.P Chromium (VI) Uptake and 03/03/2015 Tolerance Potential in Amaranthus UO.No. 2150/2015 dubius : Effect on Genotoxicity, University of Calicut Cell structure, Antioxidative activity, Mineral Nutrition, Growth and Nutritional Value

Paper Publications By Faculty Members During 2015-16 Sl.No Name Name of Journal 1. Dr. K.N.Remesh Biochemical Responses of Lead in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata(L.) Walp.); Enviro. Sci. and Poll. Res. 2015 (Under Communication). ISSN: 1614-7499 2. Dr. K.N.Remesh Impact of EMS induction on morphological, anatomical and growth trits of and T. Deepthi Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench,. International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences; 2015 ( Accepted on 05-02-15) ; ISSN:2349-7823. 3. Hrudhya P.S and Ethyl Methanesulphonate (EMS) Induced Mutagenic Disorders in Amaranthus Dr. K.N.Remesh tricolor L. International Journal of Science and Research vol5 (3) March 2016 ISSN 2319- 7064 4 Dr.Subin.M.P and Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties to Assess Quality of Open Dug Emily.K.T Well Water in Selected LakshamVeedu Colonies in Thrissur District, Kerala Indian Journal of Research; Vol: 4 (6); 360-363 ; 2015 5 Dr.Subin. M.P and A Detailed Survey on Sacred Groves of Different extends in the Coastal Belt of Jincy.T.S Thrissur District,Kerala,India; Journal for Research Analysis; Vol-4 (11); 162- 171; 2015 6 Dr.Subin.M.P and Phytotoxic Effect of Hexavalent Chromium on Total Protein, Fatty Acid Simi.R and Dietary Fibre Content of Amaranthus dubius Mart.ex Thell. Indian Journal of Research, 4 (12):163-165. 7 Dr. R Bindu The Impact of seed borne fungi in the quantitative & qualitative changes in the oil of ground nut ( Arachishypogia ); Scientific Transactions in Environment & Technovation An International quarterly Journal Vol. 8 (3); 142-145; 2015 8 Dr.Chitra.G and Bioactive Potentials of Red Seaweeds,Gracilaria corticata J.Agri., and Gracilaria Fincyrose.K.F follifera (Forssk) Boergs. International Journal Of Scientific Research,5(3),632- 636., 2016

9 Dr.Chitra.G and Preliminary studies on the effect of bioactive substances of Hypnea musciformis Binumol.T on the growth of seedlings in green gram,Vigna radiata. Journal of Phytology , 8(1):1-6 . 2016.

Books Published by the teachers in 2015-16 Sl.No. Name Title Publisher 1 Dr.K.N.Remesh Genetics (ISBN- Self 978-93-85105-26-5)

Faculty Members As Resourse Persons Name Date Topic 07 to 09 National seminar on Emerging Trends in Herbal Dr.K.N.Remesh October 2015 Technology at St. Thomas College, Trichur.

Dr.C.T.Anitha As A Member in Question Paper Setting Board of Autonomous CollegesMaharajas College,Ernakulam, St,Teresas College,Ernakulam. Vimala College,Thrissur St.Thomas College,Thrissur, Mar Ivanios College,Thiruvananthapuram Dr. R Bindu Feb -2016 Subject expert for the interview of Asst .Prof. at S.N .Trust colleges Dr. Chitra G 28/12/2015 Selected as Member Board of Studies Vimala College(Autonomous),Thrissur,U.O.No.13084/2015/ dated 28.12.2015 Admn .Calicut University.P.O.

Dr. Chitra G Editorial Board Member of Journal of Phytology, An International Journal for General and Applied Plant Science Research.

Projects Carried Out in the Dept..

 Dept. has 2 UGC projects for 2 years, completed its work and submitted the report to UGC during November 2015.  “An Evaluation of Seasonal Variation in the Microbiology and Physico- chemical Properties of Well Water in Thrissur District, Kerala, India, to Asses Well Water Quality” Chief investigator Dr. Subin - ( 2 lakhs)

 Florestic Studies of Sacred Groove - Vallikattukavu, Chelannur, Kozhikode, Kerala Chief investigator -Dr. Shereena- (1 lakh) Submitted Proposal for UGC Seminar on 20-08-16

M.Sc. Projects Undertaking durig 2015-16 SI Name of teacher Name of student Topic of study No 1 Dr.K.N Remesh Megha.K.K Effect of EMS On Vigna sinensis

2 Dr.C.T Anitha 1.Sruthi Pharmacognostic Studies in 2.Muthumohan Hemigraphis Colorata Pharmacognostic Studies in An Exotic Fruit Tree Eugenia Uniflora 3. Dr.M.P Subin 1.Amrutha 2.Sruthy .T.R 4 Dr.R Bindhu Sreelakshmi. Seed Pathology

5 Dr.J Shereena 1Anjana 2Arya Leaf Pathology 6 Dr.G.Chitra 1.Anju.K.C Seaweeds 2.Kavya.C.P 7 Smt.Sheeja 1.Anjali 1.Comparitive study of three different P.Parayil 2.Neethu species of Hopea 2.Phytochemical analysis of Staurogynae

Papers Presented Name Date Venue Topic Dr.C.T.Anitha 20-21 Jan K.K.T.M.Govt. Impact of Hexavalent Chromium on Vigna 2016 College,Pullut Unguiculata(L)Walp.In The UGC Sponsered National Seminar on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products. Dr.C.T.Anitha 20-21 Jan K.K.T.M.Govt. A Preliminary Phytochemical Studies In 2016 College,Pullut Pogostemon Paniculatus(Lin)In The UGC Sponsored National Seminar On Medicinal Plants and Natural Products.

Seminar Attended by Teachers Name Date Venue Item Dr .K.N.Remesh Nov- KKTM College, Pullut International Lecture cum Hands on 25,26 Workshop in Advanced Techniques of and 27 Molecular Biology Dr. C.T. Anitha St.Thomas College Emerging Trends in Herbal Technology, 7/10/15- ,Thrissur National Seminar ,Sponsered by 9/10/15 NSERB,KSCTE and KSHEC organised

Dr. C.T. Anitha UGC Sponsered National Seminar on 20/01/16 Medicinal Plants and Natural Products. & KKTM College, Pullut organised By K.K.T.M.Govt. 21/01/16 College,Pullut,January20-21, 2016

Dr. C.T. Anitha Kerala Forest And Wild Life 14/01/16- Department,Wayanad Nature Education Camp 16/01/16 Wild Life Sanctuary, Muthanga Dr. M. P. Subin Sree Sankara College, International Conference on Biodiversity Dec 2 Kalady Evaluation-Perspective and Paradigm and 3 Shifts Dr. R. Bindu Mercy College Workshop on Biotechnology Palaghat 14 /10 Govt College College, /15 Chitoor,Palagha Seminar on Taxonomy diversity and ecology of lesser known alage anf fungi

Dr. Shereena.J. 14/9/15 Himachal Pradesh to University,Simla Refresher Course 03/10/15 Dr. G.Chitra Nov- KKTM College , Pullut International Lecture cum Hands on 25,26 Workshop in Advanced Techniques of and 27 Molecular Biology. Dr. G.Chitra University U.G.C Sponsered Naional Seminar On College,Thiruvanantha Biodiversity Conservation-Threats and 18-19th puram,Kerala - Challenges (UNASEB-2015) Organized Aug 2015 by P.G. and Research Department of Zoology PG dept. of Commerce, UGC sponsored National Seminar on 10-11th Dr.G.Chitra SN college Nattika Contemporary issues in the Capital and Dec 2015 derivatives market in India. 10

PG dept. of Commerce, UGC sponsored National Seminar on 10-11th Ms Sheeja SN college Nattika Contemporary issues in the Capital and Dec 2015 Parayil derivatives market in India.

Faculty Activites

Dr .K.N.Remesh Convener FIST Member of IQAC Member of College Council Member of Admission Committees Member of Discipline committee Member of Purchase Committee Co-ordinator of Music Club

Dr. C.T. Anitha As NSS Programme Officer Co-Ordinator (In Charge ) of Bhoomithra Club Charge of Red Ribbon Club CSS Charge in Department Member of National Integration Club Member of Anti –Narcotic Club Member of ASAP Member of IQAC

Dr. M. P. Subin Co-ordinator of Haritham Farm Club Member of Environment Club Member of Research and Publication Member of UGC seminars and Projects Member of UGC Projects

Dr. R. Bindu Co-Ordinator Nature Club Member of Quiz Club Member of Haritham Farm Member of Bhoomitra Club Dr. Shereena.J. Online Scholarship Academic monitoring and Examination committee Member of Greiveance readdresel

Dr. G.Chitra. Biodiversity Club Co-ordinator Member of Music club Member of Carrier Guidence and Placement cell Member of Farm club Member of Nature club Member of NET/SET Coaching Smt.Sheeja.P.Parayil Co-ordinator of Gudience and placement cell Mentor - walk with scholar Member of WWS Member of Music Club Member of Tourism Club

STUDENTS PROFILE

M . S c B . S c

2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 (NO’S) (%) (NO’S) (%)

Total no. of 12 100 35 100 students Boys. 1 8.3 5 14 Girls. 11 91.7 30 86 OBC 7 58 27 77 OEC 1 8.3 Hindu 9 75 29 82

Ezhava 5 42 22 63

Kudumbi 0 0 0 0 Muslim 2 16 5 14

Christian 0 0 1 3

Forward Caste 2 16 0 0

SC 2 16 7 20

Vettuva/ Kanakka 0 0 7 20

ST 0 0 0 0 Income below

( 50000) Income below ( 100000)

Stipend 2 16

Fee concession 10 83

Scholarships 1 8.3

ANALYSIS OF ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE

List of Toppers M.Sc Second Reshma P S rank(85.75%),3.43 2 2013-15 Razeena P.N Third rank(85.50%),3.42 b.s B.Sc 2012-15 Sandra Radhakrishnan 88.5,3.54

MSc. 2nd rank MSc. 3rd rank

Reshma P S Resina P N

st course year Regi App Dro Passe Dis 1 class 11cla 111 Fai Rank ster eare p d tinc ss class led Holder ed d out tion s M.Sc 2013 12 12 0 12 3 9 0 0 0 2(2nd rd -2015 and 3 ) B.Sc 2012- 29 22 9 13 0 0 7 15

M.Sc B.Sc

Max Min Demand Max Min Demand Year Grade/Grade Grade/Grade ratio Grade/Grade Grade/Grade ratio point\ point\ point\ point\ Index mark Index mark Index mark Index mark

2015- 992.223 948 online 980 870 online 16

PLACEMENT

Name Year and Study Position

Raga 2007-2009 Got CSIR- JRF- 2014 Sandra Radhakrishnan 2014-2015 Campus selection Rahna P I 2012-2015 Campus selection Bismi Chako 2013-2016 ICICI campus recruitment Sahanas N S 2013-2016 ICICI campus recruitment Sahanas N S 2013-2016 CAT aptitude selection Lakshmi C.J 2007-2009 Submitted Ph.D thesis on the topic” Development of seed handling technique for selected commercial bamboo species” under the Guidance of Dr .K.K Seethalakshmi, KFRI , Peechi.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

Dept. of Botany gave Memento to following students at the time of Assocation inauguration st Anjana P A 1 prize in Sanskrit Eloqution in D- ZONE 14-15

Anjana P A 2 nd prize in Sanskrit Recitation in D- ZONE 14-15 st HarshithaP.H 1 prize in Urdu Story in D- ZONE 14-15 Sruthy E.P.M MSc S1-S2 Topper Sreelekshmi C BSc. S1-S4 Topper Amrutha C Power point presentation 1st prize shahamas 5 sem botany PLASTIC FREE Shahanas N.S DAY CELEBRATION JULY 3

2 nd prize in Rangoli in D- ZONE 14-15 Vishnu k G

Gem of the Botany:Sarga Prathibha of last year D- Zone Harshitha P H Resource person of IAS Coaching class

Other Awards(Teachers) Item Dr.C.T.Anitha 3rd prize in paper presentation “ Impact of Hexavalent Chromium on Vigna Unguiculata(L)Walp.” in The UGC Sponsered National Seminar on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products. Hold at K.K.T.M.Govt. st College,Pullut on 21 Jan 2016 Dr. Anitha C.T and 3rd prize in intercollegatie powerpoint presentation competition Harshitha at Carmel college , Mala on the topic “Wet Land for Future” Other Awards(students) Name Class Item Athira T P BSc S4 Alumni Ryiad chapter Cash award Amurtha MSc. S4 1st prize Painting Competition by Biodiversity Club Ganga Devi BSc. S4 2nd prize Painting Competition by Biodiversity Club

Synergy College Union Arts Festival 2015-2016 Name Class Item Harshitha P H MSc S2 1st prize in Urdu Story Harshitha P H MSc S2 1st prize in Urdu Eaasy Harshitha P H MSc S2 1st prize in Urdu Versification Harshitha P H MSc S2 1st prize Hindi Story Anjana M.Sc. S4 1st prize in Sanskrit versification

Anjana M.Sc. S4 1st prize in Sanskrit Essay writing

Anjana M.Sc. S4 1st prize in Sanskrit Eloqution

Anjana M.Sc. S4 1st prize in Malayalam Versification

Akshra B.D B.Sc. S4 1st prize in Hindi poem writing in youth festival

Malavika P.M B.Sc. S4 1st prize in Malayalam Essay writing in youth festival

Gangadevi T S BSc.S4 1st prize in pencil drawing

Nimitha BSc.S4 1st prize in embryoidary

Gangadevi T S BSc.S4 2nd prize in poem writing

Reshma Rakesk BSc.S4 2nd prize in embryoidary

Sruthy C.R B.Sc. S4 2nd prize in Malayalam Essay writing in youth festival

Group 3rd prize Nadanpattu

Achievements in College Sports Himi T J BSc. S4 Gold medal holder in Jalivien throw Himi T J BSc. S4 Gold medal holder in Discus throw Himi T J BSc. S4 Gold medal holder in Shot put throw 16

Alumni Ryiad chapter Cash award to Athira T P(BSc. S4)

Prize distribution of painting competition conducted by the Biodiversity club in connection with world environment day celebration

Amurtha M,Sc. S2 Botany 1st pize Ganga Devi B,Sc. S3 Botany 2nd pize

Seminars Conducted By The Dept.

Sl.No Seminar. Nature Resource Funding Agency Year And Person Date 1 World Environment Planting of Dr, Anitha Sankar Departmentwise 05-06-15 Day Saplings& , Principal Poster making 2 International Yoga Lecture and Sri. Sreekanth Botany Dept & 19-06-2015 Day Demonstration Gurukkal Physical education

3 International Plastic Seminar , Mr. Vijaya Bhoomithra Club; 03-07- 15 Free Day Poster Kumar - IPS Envt Club; NCC, Celebration Presentation , Sanjeev Scientist - NSS, Biodiversity Power Point KFRI Club. Presentation. Rally, Cleaning of Nattika Beach etc.

4 Nattarivukal Seminar & Dr Rejithan NSS & Botany 27-07 -15 Power Point Dept. Presentation 5 Biodiversity of Seminar & Mr. Harish Botany Dept. Botany Dept. Western Ghats Power Point Research Scholar Presentation Clt. Uty. 6 Karkidaka specialities of Dr. Premlal, All Dept. 05-08-15 Vismayangal Karkkidakam- Ayurvedic seminar, poster Physician competition , Ayurvedic food fest, karkidaka kanji 7 Research Jana Sakthi – Dr. Rosamma NSS & Botany Nov 2015 Methodology Swasi Science Stephen Dept. Movement

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY – JUNE- 5th- 2015

Nattika S.N College has an enthusiastic and well co-ordinated club activity which helps to full fill deep rooted values of Nature Conservation. It is an inherent responsibility of the Botany Department to instill in the student‟s mind making them friends of Nature all of their lives.The World Environment day was celebrated by Botany Department with traditional fervour and enthusiasm. NSS Volunteers distributes the saplings of several fruit trees in order to conserve the campus in the present Scenario.

Principal Dr. Anitha Sankar Planted the sapling of Rambutan – a Malaysian fruit tree at Botanical Garden on this occasion. The students dispersed with reinforced will power and stronger decision to continue on the Nature friendly path cut open by their Alma Mater.

Principal Dr. Anitha Sankar is Planting the sapling of Rambutan

International Yoga Day Celebration

International Yoga Day Celebration began in our college on 19th June 2015. Yoga charya Sri Sreekanth Gurukkal inaugurated the programme. He gave a lecture on the need for making Yoga a part of daily life. Yoga can ward off life style diseases. It aims at the unification of the body, mind and actions. It can arouse the sixth sense in us and provide us concentration in all our activities. His lecture was followed by a demonstration by Yoga students of Vishwa Gurukulam.Principal Dr. C. Anitha Sankar presided over the function. Dr. K.N Remesh, Head of the Research Department of Botany welcomed the gathering and Associate Professor K. Baiju, Department of Physical Education, proposed the vote of thanks. The 3 days celebration will and on 21 June 2015

Demostartion of Yoga View of Audience 20

International Plastic Free Day Celebration

International plastic Free day was celebrated with various activities from 02-07-15 to 07-02-15 with the guidance of various clubs viz,Nature club,Biodiversity club,Environment club,Bhoomithra sena,Farm club,N.S.S.,N.C.C. Arally, Cleaning of Nattika beach,Seminar , Poster making competition , Power Point Presentation etc were organized during this occassion. The teachers and students of Botany dept. do have a prominent role for all activities. Hundreds of students and teachers participated in the rally to Nattika beach and cleaned the beach area.The cleaning activity was inaugurated by Sri.Anil Pullikal,Grama Panchayat President,Nattika. The plastic waste collected was handedover to the panchayat for safe disposal. A power point presentation competition on the topic „‟Plastic waste into Resources‟‟ was conducted on 2-7-2015. Shahanas N.S.(Fifth Sem Botany)got the first prize. Seminar on “International Plastic Carry bag free day” was celebrated in our campus on 3-7-2015.It was inaugurated by Sri.N.VijayakumarIP.S.(Rural superintendent of Police,Thrissur). Dr.T.V.Sajeev(Scientist E-1,KFRI,Peechi has given key note address. Principal Dr.C. Anitha Sanker, was presided over the function. Prof.R.U.Raghi welcomed the esteemed gathering. Dr. K.N.Remesh,Dr.Chitra.G.,Prof.Soumya.S.and Dr.M.P.Subin delivered felicitations and Prof. Lt. K.S.Latha expressed gratitude on behalf of all.

Rally at the time of International plastic free day

Cleaning of Nattika beach 22

International plastic Free day Seminar 23

Nattarivukal

Seminar & Power Point Presentation Dr Rejithan NSS & Botany Dept. 27-07 -15

Nattaruvikal Seminar

Biodiversity of Western Ghats

Seminar & Power Point Presentation Mr. Harish Research Scholar Clt. Uty. Botany Dept.

Botany Dept.

Glimpses of Seminar 25

Audience interaction

Karkkidaka Vismayangal (The wonders of Karkkidaka)

Karkkidaka Vismayangal (The wonders of Karkkidaka), a multi-disciplinary programme based on the specialities of Karkkidakam was spectacular owing to the variety and innovation of the event. Renowned Ayurvedic Physician Dr. Premlal inaugurated the programme. Principal Dr.Anitha sanker C presided over the function. Dr. K Remesh, Head of the Reaserch Department of Botany welcomed the gathering and Dr. V. K Remya, Head of Zoology Department. Proposed the vote of thanks.

The changing habits of the keralites was the thrust area of the seminar Dr. Premlal stated that healthy life style is inevitable in success life. Karkkidakam is the month of rejuvenation. Kaekidaka Kanji (a medicinal porridge made in karkkidakam should not be the only thing that is to be followed. There should be proper exercise, and right food for a healthy body and mind.

All the 8 Depts. Participated in the poster competition that followed. The Depts. Were given separate topics for the posters – Rites & Rituals in Karkkidakam (Botany), Body changes in Karkkidakam (Zoology), Karkkidam and Enery Preservation (Physics), Ayurvedic Treatment in Karkkidakm (maths), Special Food in Karkkidakm (Economics), Modern food and its side effects (Chemistry), Life value in Ayurveda (Malayalam), Ayurveda and Beauty (Commerce). Poster presentation was highly useful and informative. Dept. of Botany, Dept. of Maths and Dept. of Chemistry won the I, II and III prize respectively.

Karkkidaka kanji (medical Porridge made in Karkkidakam) was distributed by the Dept. of Botany. All food items were prepared based on the special items that are used in the month of karkkidakam. It roused the nostalgic memories in all present. Mukutti Sambharam, Bran Ada, Fenugreek Unda, Milk Porridge, Medicinal Puttu, Leaf Curry, Karuka leaf appam, Pathila kkoottu (a preparation of 10 types of leaves) was the important items. Dept. of Chemistry; Botany and Physics; Economics & Mathematics won the I, II & III prizes respectively.

Glimpses of the program(seminar, poster competition ,karkidakanji,ayurvedic food fest) 29

Work shop on orientation of scientific writing

Jana Sakthi – Swasi Science Movement

Seminar glimpses

HARITHA SAMRUDHY

During the academic year 2015-2016, the Farm club of Sree Narayana College, Nattika has successfully completed all its activities. The club cultivated plantain and a variety of vegetables like Vazhuthana, Thakkali, Cheera, Mulaku, Venta, Ginger and Tapioca in the college premises. The Agriculture officer of Nattika Krishibhavan along with her team assessed the activities of the club and awarded A Grade. Though all vegetables and plantains are cultivated on a small scale, the farm club has succeeded to collect a sum amount of Rs. 4650/- (Four Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty only) through sales of yield.

Our filed 32

Plantain field raised by Farm club

Maintence of farm 34

Harvest 35

STUDENT PROGRESSION AND SUPPORT

Tutorial system:  Dept. of Botany has a systematic and efficient tutorial system.  Our teachers spend a lot of time for the interaction with the students.  The students were given proper guidance by the concerned tutors.  Needed students were provided with necessary counseling

Tutorial Charges Dr.Remesh K.N : M.Sc. S1&S2 Dr. M.P ,Subin : M.Sc. S3&S4 Dr. C.T. Anitha : B.Sc.S6 core and S3&S4 Comple Dr. R. Bindu : B.Sc.S4& S5 Core & S1 Comple Dr. J. Shereena : B.Sc. S3 Core and Open Course Dr. G.Chitra.: B.Sc. S2 Core& S2 Comple Mrs.Sweety : B.Sc. S1 Core & S4 core

PEER GROUP TEACHING

Peer Group teaching 37

REMEDIAL COACHING

 We are conducting remedial classes for weaker students of each Botany batch  It is based on an aptitude test conducted by the department  Also conducting UGC aided remedial classes for all B.Sc Botany students.

P.T.A MEETINGS

 We also have well coordinated Class P.T.A meetings.

 Meetings were held twice in a year for each batch.

 Problems of the students were discussed with the parents.

 Intellectual, Financial and Physical assistance were given as per the requirement.

 Regular staff meetings were held and discussions were made.

PTA Meeting Class Date B.Sc. S6 04/03/16 B.Sc. S5 12/09/15 B.Sc. S4 16/03/16 B.Sc. S3 12/03/16 B.Sc. S2 22/03/16 B.Sc. S1 02/12/15

P.T.A Meeting

Botany association

Botany Association, “GREEN MIST-2015” was inaugurated by Dr,Kaladharan, Senior Scientist, CMFRI, Kochi, on 16-12 2015. He mainly emphasized the wealth of Oceanic flora; types, varieties and role of algae for the existence of Nature. On this occasion official release of book “Genetics” written by Dr. K. N. Remesh was done by Dr. Usha Kiran, Retd Dy.Dc e, Trissur.

Razeena P.N (M.Sc-Topper - 2013-15); Sandra Radhakrishnan (B.Sc Topper 2014-15); Sruthy E.P.M

(M.Sc.- S1-S2 Topper); Sreelakshmi .C and Amrutha .C (B.Sc. S1-S4 Topper); Harshitha P.H & Anjana P.A (M.Sc.).- Gems of Botany; Vishnu K.G - 2nd prize in Rangoli in D- Zone; Shahanas N.S (B.Sc S6)- NCC Cadets were honored during this occasion.

College Principal in charge Prof.T.Geetha chaired the function. Dr. K. N. Remesh, Head, gave welcome speech. College Union chairman Mr., Fasil Yusuf, class representatives of 1st,2nd and 3rd B,Sc, and PG representatives gave felicitations to the function. . Malavika Association Sec. proposed vote of thanks.

Dr.Kaladharan and Dr.Asha Kiran are releasing Genetics book written by Dr.K.N.Remesh 45

Botany Alumini- “Haritham ”

Fifth Botany Alumini annual meets “Haritham -2016” was conducted on 10-01-2016, Sunday at B.Sc. Botany lab. Eighty three alumnies and retired teachers gathered in the function. After registration, they give an opportunity to share their golden days within the campus and also to sit and chat in the benches of their classroom. Head of the Botany Dept, Dr. K. N. Remesh chaired the function. DR. P. V. Chandran a famous clinical psychologist and secretary of Haritham gave the welcome speech and presented annual report, 2014-15. Prof. Girija Bhai, former Head of the Botany Dept. inaugurated the function. She was honored by Dr.Hussian, diabatelogist and former secretary of Haritham.Alumni honored the 4th batch B.Sc. Botany students (1972-75) during that occasion. They gave memento to M.Sc. Topper 2013-15 - Razeena P.N; M.Sc 2nd Topper- Reshma .C.B.Sc Topper 2014-15- Sandra Radhakrishnan- B.Sc 2nd Topper 2014-15

Dept. of Botany honored, Dr. P. V. Chandran secretary of Haritham for the award of his doctorate degree. Prof. Girija Bhai presented an oil painting “Neelakurinji” to the dept. Several alumnies shared their sweet memories of the past with the audience. The general body unanimously decided to continue the existing committee members; their charges during the year 2015-16. Mr. Hussain, executive member gave vote of thanks. There was a musical concert presented by Orchestra team Valapad the programme concluded after a delicious lunch.

STUDY TOUR

Class Date Teachers Places and visited year accompanied

B.Sc 28/09/2015to Dr.K.N.Remesh Kodicanal and Munnar 2/10/2015 and Mr Sanal M.Sc 01/03/2016 Dr. Shereena J Thrirumullavaram Beach (Kollam District) to Ms. Sweety and JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram; 04/03/16 Lab Assistant Kanyakumari and Kovalam Beach Mr. Vijayan

M.Sc. study tour

Department of Botany, SN College Nattika had conducted study tour for M.Sc. 2nd and 4th semester students from 1/3/2016 to 4/3/2016. The students were accompanied by the teaching staff Dr. Shereena J and Ms. Sweety M.S. Lab Assistant Mr. Vijayan has assisted the students in the collection of the materials. The places visited by the students are Thrirumullavaram Beach, Kollam District, and JNTBGRI, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. Students have collected algal specimens from Thirumullavaram Beach. The major algal specimens collected by them are Codium, Gelidiopsis, Ulva, Chaetophora, Gracilaria,Pedina, Sargassum, Caulerpa taxifolia, and Myriogramm equilonensis. Students also visited JNTBGRI, Trivandrum which is currently functioning as one of the Institutions of the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) promoting Science and Technology developments of the country particularly in Kerala State. Students gained Biodiversity information with the special reference to Spices, Fern garden etc. After specimen collection and biodiversity studies students have made some pleasure trip to Pathmanabhapuruam Palace, Kanyakumari and Kovalam Beach.

DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES

Teaching and Learning Resources.

 BOOKS.  We have 1617 botany related books the central library.  Besides this, we have a book bank with 200 books.  JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS.

1) Journal of Plantation Crop

2 ) Indian Journal of Natural Products and resources

3) Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology, Science India

4) Down To Earth  Agro bios

 VIRTUAL LIBRARY - 94

 RLO- NO’ S- 72

 RESEARCH LAB  TISSUE CULTURE LAB

 The major equipments owned by the Department are the following.(existing) Laminar Air flow, Colorimeter, Digital pH meter and pen type, Rotary Microtome, Inoculation Hood, Hot air oven, Ultra centrifuge, Electronic balance, Stereo Binocular microscope, Projection microscope, Electrophoresis, Thin layer chromatography, Micropipette, Stereo Trinocular Microscope, MIPS (Microscope Image Projecting System), Soxhlet Apparatus, Spectrophotometer, Autoclave, Cooling centrifuge.

New equipment purchased under FIST

Sl.No Item Brand/Model Agency Price Qty Total Price

1 Semi Preparative 1260 Infinity Agilent 1

HPLC Technologies 2 Fourier Transform Cary 630 Agilent 1 Infra Red Technologies Spectroscopy + ATR 3 Trinocular Stereo LabomedModel : Universal 57,900/ 57,900/ microscope with CZM 6T CO Agencies zoom Thrissur.

4 Monocular Co UNITRON Universal 5400/ 15 81000/-

Agencies mpound Microscope Thrissur.

5 Rotary microtome Yorco- Universal 89000/ 1 89000/-

LipshawType Agencies -

Thrissur.

6 Centrifuge REMI - R8C Scientific 43606/ 1 43606/- BL Enterprises, - Vyttila, Cochin

Extension Activities

Permission to take the digitilised camera attached microscope photography to the research Scholars of St, Teresas College ,Ernakulam

Dr. Remesh K.N is maintaining a farm of hundreds of fruit trees and different types of vegetables.

State Horticuture mission kerala gave financial assistance.

Demonstration and technical advises are given with the assistance of Krishi Bhavan Chittatukara

DEPARTMENTAL GENERAL ACTIVITIES

 Conservation of Campus trees

 120 Campus trees were identified and 60 plants were named with their Family, Scientific and Malayalam Name. Names have been displayed on the plants.

 We recorded 250 herbaceous plants which are of seasonal in campus.

 Study of diversity of monocots is ongoing

 Herbal Album: maintain a herbal Album of 200Plants

 Botanical Garden and Herbal Garden

 A small collection of local medicinal plants is maintained by the students in the herbal garden.

 Herbarium :  We have a collection of approximate 550 Herbarium plants  Museum Almost all specimens prescribed for M,Sc. and B.Sc syllabus are preserved in the museum

Club Activities

Science club / Nature club Activity (Co coordinator -DR. R. Bindu)

Science club conducted its first meeting on 16.09.15. Forty-five students of Department of Botany and Zoology took the membership of this club. We conducted a quiz programme based on General Biology on 20.10.15. The st nd rd jasmine group won the 1 , marigold 2 and Ixora 3 in position respectively.

WALK WITH A SCHOLAR PROGRAMME (WWS ) B.SC BOTANY 2015-16 (Co coordinator -DR. R. Bindu)

. I „m very happy to receive six able and efficient mentees of I Sem B.Sc Botany. They are Aleena KA , Krishnendu M A , Leshma MS, Nanditha VN , Habeeba PA , Sree Lakshmi TS . There were 15 sittings to recognize the goals mentees and help them to proceed to achieve it. Following are details of the work that we have carried out during this programme –(Dec 2015 –Feb 2016) I gave a brief introduction about WWS programme. Distributed the application form and study materials Enquiry about family background, ambitions, their strength and their weakness.

To improve the reading skills, I suggested them to read an editorial column of newspaper and discussed the editorial report briefly.

To improve their vocabulary, knowledge , way of presentation and views related to the subject ,We discussed about the different subjects like cancer

I delivered a class of plant anatomy – plant cell .

To update their knowledge, fluency, listening, reading and speaking capacity ,I purposed to read the books of great personalities such as A P J Kalam – wings of fire , Mahatma Gandhiji , Newton, Rabindranath Tagore , Subhash Chandra Boss , Barak Obama and Rajeev Gandhi.

Conducted an open discussion on the topic “ Prohibition of Fire Work In Festivals by The Govt of Kerala “. Conducted a class on General Botany –structure and functions of dicot stem Took a class on Botany – structure of secondary thickening of dicot stem. I made them aware of various the scope and job opportunities in Botany stream . Each of them summarized the content of the biography of famous personalities that I gave to them on 22-1-16. Conducted a class on general botany –structure and functions of cell wall We shared the significant role of female directors in Indian cinema and serials, such as Anjali Menon , Ektha kapoor , Gauri khan , Ravathy etc. We conducted a quiz competition on general botany . All mentees actively participated and Alleena M.A got Ist prize . I organized debate among my mentees on the topic –The impact of developing nation on th environment . All my mentees actively participated .

Guidance and counseling club

Mr Sanjo,clinical psychologist,Manappuram charitable trust and Mrs Sushmi,Counsellor,Nattika panchayath conducted classes on 13-2-2016 for first year UG students on personality development in connection with guidance and counselling club.UG first year students actively participated in that session. Guidance and counselling club co-ordinator Sheeja P Parayil delivered welcome speech in that programme. Classes were also given to students of final U G by Haridas mani, Director of Computer academy, Manappuram charitable trust.

Online Scholarship

Merit-based scholarship has been awarded to the students based on a student's academic and financial abilities. The scholarships are awarded by the Kerala Government directly to a student based on academic achievement. Various scholarships such as Post Matric Scholarship(PMS), Central Sector Scholarship(CSS),

State Merit Scholarship(SMS) District Merit Scholarship(DMS), Merit Scholarship to the Children of School

Teachers(MSCT), Hindi Scholarship(HS), Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship(MNS), Sanskrit Scholarship(SSE),

Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship(SJMS), C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship(MGS) and Blind/PH

Scholarship(BPHFC) were awarded to the financially backward students with high academic records. 126 students from this college are availing these scholarships. Among these30 students are from 1st year

BA/BSc/B.Com/MA/MSc/MCom. The list of the first students who are awarded with various scholarships are as follows

Cultural Activity

Orientation

Besides the general meeting organized by the principal, Dept gave an orientation class to 1st B.Sc. students and their parents on the opening day of their classes. It mainly emphasized on the scope of Botany, Description of the Curriculum, CCSS evaluation, and methods of scoring high marks in Examinations

Freshers Day

Students and teachers welcomed 1st B.Sc students by giving PPT of history of Dept. and also enjoyed them through cultural activity on 18 \9 \15.

Onam Celebration

Actively participated in Onam Celebration hold on Sep 20th -2015. Got First Prize in Oona Pookalam Competition

Traditional food item prepared by students in their houses served in Oona Sadhya of the dept.

New Year Celebrations

Dept. Celebrated New Year 2016 with all teachers, non teaching staff and students

Organic farming evaluation 14 /01/16 B grade

Food Fest

Msc Send Off

Cleaning

The activities were scheduled mainly to the second and fourth Fridays of a month from 3.30-4.30pm. Almost all students of UG and PG classes were actively involved in the cleaning process. The activities were carried out during 3.30-4.30pm once in a week. During the scheduled work hour, we cleaned the campus region,which is allotted to the department, stair case ,corridors, doors and windows. Our students were actively involved in weeding , cleaning and greening the campus.

POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

SUBMITTED ACTION PLAN - 2015 – 2016

JUNE

SEMINAR – 1. World Environment day

2. International yoga day (Associated withPhy.Edn)

Planting new saplings in Botanical garden CSSHerbal garden cleaning First model practical examination of B.Sc S4 core Botany First model practical examination of B.Sc S4 complimentary Botany

JULY Seminar - Nattarivu (Associated with NSS) International Plastic Free Day(Associated with Different Clubs) Orientation to parents & students of B.Sc. s1 CSSDepartment cleaning

 Ist Internal Exam - B.ScS5  Ist Internal Exam - B.Sc S3

AUGUST

“KarkidakaVismayangal‟‟Poster presentation & seminar Workshop on “FTIR‟‟ Demonstration

PTA meeting – B.ScS5 nd – 2 Model practical examination B.Sc S 4 core Botany nd – 2 Model practical examination B.Sc S 4 Complementary First model practical examination of M.Sc S4 Paper I First model practical examination of M.Sc S4 Paper II First model practical examination of M.Sc S4 Paper III Moke viva voice model I Moke viva Project model I Power point presentation of M.ScS4 Projects (for 12 students ) Onam cultural program 83

Extension activities –

Kitchen garden SEPTEMBER

Second model practical examination of M.Sc S4 Paper I Second model practical examination of M.Sc S4 Paper II Second model practical examination of M.Sc S4 Paper III Moke viva voice model II Moke viva Project model II Power point presentation of M.Sc S4 Projects (for 12 students) - Repeat

Ist Internal Exam – B.ScS3

PTA meeting – B.ScS3 First model practical examination of M.Sc S1 &S 2 Paper I First model practical examination of M.Sc S1 & S2 Paper II

IInd Internal –B.ScS3

Ind Internal - B.Sc S5

Seminar –

Personality Development – How to improve Self Confidence CSS Botany Lab Cleaning OCTOBER

Bid Fare Well to MSc S4

Second model practical examination of M.Sc S1 &S 2 Paper I Second model practical examination of M.Sc S1 & S2 Paper Botany Association Inauguration NOVEMEBER

Ist Internal Exam ––B.ScS1 Core

PTA meeting – B.ScS1 Study tour – 6thSem

PTA meeting – M.Sc S1 Core Study tour – M.Sc S1 & S3 DECEMBER

Ist Internal Exam –M.Sc S1 CSS –Department Block Cleaning 84

JANUARY

Ist Internal Exam – B.ScS6Core

Ist Internal Exam – –B.ScS4 Core Ist Internal Exam – B.Sc S2 Core

PTA meeting – B.ScS6Core

PTA meeting – B.Sc S4 Core PTA meeting – B.Sc S2Core Botany Alumini “Haritham” -Annual Meet- January second Sunday FEBRUARY

II nd Internal Exam –M.Sc S1 CSS –Herbal garden Cleaning Workshop (If Fund is Available) MARCH

II nd Internal Exam – S6

II nd Internal Exam – S4

Bid Fare Well to BSc S6

Analysis of Submitted Action Plan (2015 – 2016)

Out of the 64 items mentioned in the Action plan submitted during the 1st term of the academic year, content of 60 items are executed successfully. Its reports have been included under various headings. Only four items- Workshop on “FTIR‟‟ Demonstration, Kitchen garden (August); Seminar – Personality Development – How to improve Self Confidence (September ) and Workshop (February). It is mainly due to lack of fund. In spite of lack of fund and time, Dept of Botany organized or has a major role in conducting four more seminars as mentioned below. Karkidaka Vismayangal (Aug- 5th ), Nattarivukal ( 27-07–15), Biodiversity of Western Ghats ( 29 -07-15) and Research methodology Seminar (Nov 2015 )

We established and maintainedOrganic farming of vegetable crops in the campus instead of kitchen garden.