T. Leon Stephan Raj Father's Name

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Personal Information: Name : T. Leon Stephan Raj Father’s Name : M. Thiravaim Sex : Male Date of Birth : 03.03.1985 Nationality : Indian Official Address : Dr. T. Leon Stephan Raj Assistant professor of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai- 627002.Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. Mobile & E-Mail : 91-8883634265 & [email protected] 7010976093

Academic Qualification

COURSE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY YEAR SUBJECT MARK %

T. M. High. School, Board of Sec. Education March SSLC General 85 Valliammalpuram.. Tamil Nadu. 2000 S. S. V. Hr. Sec. Board of Hr. Sec Education March HSC School, Maths, Biology 82.33 Tamil Nadu. 2002 Mathapattanam.. St. Xavier’s College Manonmaniam Sundaranar Plant Biology and B. Sc., 2005 79.96 Palayamkottai. University, Tirunelveli. Plant Biotechnology

St. Xavier’s College Manonmaniam Sundaranar Plant Biology and M. Sc., 2007 73.03 Palayamkottai. University, Tirunelveli. Plant Biotechnology

St. Xavier’s College Manonmaniam Sundaranar Plant Biology and Highly Ph. D 2011 Palayamkottai. University, Tirunelveli. Plant Biotechnology commended

Professional training and research experience, specifying period. Degree Project title Duration

B.Sc., Prediction of Biological Spectra Activity for six Medicinal Compounds Six Months

M. Sc., Isolation and screening of Textile Dyes Degrading Micro-organisms Six Months

Detection of DNA Polymorphism by RAPD-PCR Fingerprint in a few Ph. D Three Years Medicinal Plants in Tamil Nadu.

Details of employment (past & present) Period S. No Institution Post held From To St. Xavier’s College, Junior Project Fellow in a 1. 1.06.2007 31.03.2010 Palayamkottai. UGC Major project T. D.M.N.S. College, 2. Assistant Professor 01.07.2011 05.06.2012 T. Kallikulam. St. Xavier’s College, 3. Assistant Professor 18.06.2012 Till date Palayamkottai.

Professional recognition, awards, fellowships received  Academics second prize in B. Sc.,  Academics first prize in M. Sc.,  Special award for 100% Attendance in B. Sc.,  Special award for 100% Attendance in M. Sc.,  Junior Project fellow in UGC major research project  Special award for 100% Attendance in academic year 2015-16  Best young scientist award in Botany by PEARL foundation, Madurai  Early Career research Award - DEST- SERB sponsored major Project  Botany Award by William Research Centre, Nagercoil  STAND Award By Dept. of STAND, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai

Editorial Board Member in Journals  Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences  Journal of Plant Sciences  New Scientist Publishers

Reviewer in Journals  International Journal of Plant and Soil Sciences  Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology  Microbiology Research Journal International

Government sponsored Major and Minor Research Projects

S. PROJECT TITLE AGENCY AMOUNT DURATION STATUS NO

ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC UGC DIVERSITY OF SELECTED ANTI CANCER (MINOR RS. 2YEARS 1. ONGOING DRUG YIELDING PLANTS USING ISSR PROJECT) 2,50,000 (2017-19) MARKERS

IN-VITRO MULTIPLICATION AND BIOPROSPECTING OF AGANOSMA 6 MONTHS 2. CYMOSA (ROXB.) G. DON, GEN. HIST. - A TNSCST RS. 10,000 COMPLETED (2016- 2017) RARE MEDICINAL PLANT OF WESTERN GHATS OF SOUTH INDIA

DISTRIBUTION MAPPING AND SYSTEMATIC MONOGRAPHIC STUDY OF 3 YEARS DST- SERB- RS. 3. CHRISTELLA PARASITICA COMPLEX (OCTOBER ONGOING ECR 30,01,541 (THELYPTERIDACEAE: PTERIDOPHYTA) 2018-2021) FROM WESTERN GHATS, INDIA

Research Guidance No. of Ph. D: Four research scholars pursuing and one scholar applied for Ph. D under my guidance M. Phil: Two Scholars completed.

BOOK EDITED 1. Book of Abstracts in National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. 2. “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” – Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93-5300-509-2.

Resource person in Guest Lectures  Guest Lecture on “Molecular Markers” delivered in Department of Botany, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar on March 7, 2013  Guest Lecture on “DNA Markers” delivered in Department of Zoology, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar on March 7, 2013  Guest Lecture on “Basics and Applications of Biotechnology” delivered in Department of Biotechnology, Udaya College of Arts and Science at Nagercoil on September 10, 2013.  Invited Speaker for the STAND Camps, organized by Department of STAND, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.  Delivered a Lecture on “Cultivation of Medicinal Plants” in Creation of Scientific Awareness programme sponsored by TNSCST, Chennai Organized by St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, held on 1st December, 2017.  Resource person in a NSS Camp Organized by St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, held on 24th February, 2018.

Resource Person in Workshop  Resource person for the two day workshop on “Phytochemistry, Cytochemistry and Electrophoretic Techniques” conducted by the Department of Botany, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli for UG students of Botany on 11th and 12th December 2014.  Resource person for the two day workshop for teachers on “Smart Class Facility” Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 19th and 20th August, 2015.

ORIENTATION/INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMME/ REFRESHER COURSE ATTENDED  Faculty Induction training Programme organized by School of Education, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) under the Scheme of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India held on February 18th to March 19, 2019.

Publications in National/ International Journals 1. T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Saravana Ghanthi. 2008. Isolation of the Natural Colorant from the Seeds of Terminalia chebula and its use as a new Neutralization Indicator. Indian Journal of Botanical Research. 4 (1): 95-98. 2. A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj and D. Abiya chellaiah. 2008. Prediction of Biological Activity Spectra Studies for few Anticancer Drugs. Ethnobotanical Leaflets. 12: 801-10. 1948-3570. 3. A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj and D. Abiya chellaiah. 2009. Computer-Aided Prediction of Biological Activity Spectra of Plant Based Cardiotonic Drugs. Pharmacologyonline, 2: 887-893. 4. R. Felix, N. Nirmalkumar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2009. Pharmacognostical study of Dioscorea oppositifolia. Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 13: 77-82. 1948-3570 5. T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Saravana Ghanthi. 2009. Synthetic Dye Decolourisation by Fungal Cultures under Static conditions. Asian journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 11(4): 769-772. 6. A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj, K. Petchimuthu, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar, R. Mary Sujin and K. Dharmar. 2010. Inter Population Genetic Variability in Tinospora cordifolia (willd.) Miers ex Hook. F. & Thoms. (Menispermaceae), through RAPD marker. Sciencia Acta Xaveriana, 1 (1): 57-64. 7. T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Saravana Ghanthi. 2010. Biodegradation of Synthetic Dyes by Bacillus subtilis under static condition. Asian Journal of Bioscience, 5(1): 13-15. 8. Petchimuthu, K., John De Britto, A., Saravana Ghanthi, A. and Leon Stephan Raj, T. 2010. Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Capparis separia L. Pharmacologyonline Newsletter, 1: 522-526. 9. M. Sutha, A. John De Britto, D. Abiya Chelliah and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2010. Insilico Function and Structural Properties of Zinc Finger Studies in Rice. Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 6 (2): 185-190. 10. A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj and P.Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar. 2010. Protein Alterations in few Fabaceae Members in Response to Drought Stress. Indian Journal of Botanical Research, 6 (1&2): 119-122. 11. A. John De Britto, G. Prabha, T. Leon Stephan Raj and P.Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar. 2010. Genetic Diversity Analysis in Five Cassia species using RAPD markers. Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, 4 (1 & 2): 162-167. ISSN 0973 - 8207

12. A. John De Britto, L. Ralson and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2010. Studies on Genetic diversity in a few plants in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Swami Botanical Club. 27: 17-22. 13. A. John De Britto M. Sutha and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Molecular Responses of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) to Zinc Stress. Life sciences Leaflets. 15:517 – 523. 2011. ISSN 0976 - 1098 14. A. John De Britto, D. Herin Sheeba Gracelin, T. Leon Stephan Raj and P.Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar. 2011. Morphological and Biochemical Investigation of five Solanum species. Asian Journal of Bioscience, 6(1): 1-6. 15. A. John De Britto, P.Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar.T. Leon Stephan Raj and G. Nagarajan. 2011. Genetic diversity evaluation of anti-tumour drug yielding plant-Caesalpinia bonducella L. Using RAPD markers. Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, 5(1), 36-40. ISSN 0973 - 8207 16. D. Herin Sheeba Gracelin, A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj and P.Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar. 2011. Assessment of Genetic Relationships among five species of Solanum as revealed by RAPD markers. Life sciences Leaflets. 19:809 –814. ISSN 0976 - 1098 17. A. John De Britto, M. Jeevitha and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2011. Alterations of protein and DNA profiles of Zea mays L. under UV- B radiation. Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, 7 (4): 232-240. ISSN 1997-0838 18. A. John De Britto, M. Jeevitha and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2011. Effect of UV- B radiation on Protein and DNA of Cow pea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp). Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, 5(1&2), 218-223. ISSN 0973 - 8207 19. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. John De Britto and P.Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar. 2011. RAPD-PCR fingerprint analysis of Cassia angustifolia Vahl. In Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Biological Technology, 2 (3): 17-20. 20. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. John De Britto and R. Pramely. 2011. Detection of DNA Polymorphism by RAPD-PCR fingerprint in Cassia alata L. in Tamil Nadu. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 2(1): 302-306. 21. R. Lakshmanan, A. Saravana Ganthi and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2012. Commercial Exploitation and Trade in Medicinal Plant Products in Nagercoil Taluk of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, 6: 86-93. ISSN 0973 - 8207 22. D. Vanila and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2012. Ethnobotanical Study of Vallioor Plains in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India. Life sciences Leaflets, 1:26 – 31. 23. D. Vanila and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2012. Antibacterial activity of some marine algae collected from the coast of Muttom in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Journal of Basic and Applied Biology. 5(1&2): 214-217. ISSN 0973 - 8207 24. R. Pramely and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2012. Prediction of biological activity spectra of a few phytoconstituents of Azadirachta indica A. Juss., International Journal of biochemical Technology, 3(4): 375-379. ISSN: 0974-2328

25. A. John De Britto, M. Sutha and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2013. Molecular Responses of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) to Zinc Stress. Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, 9 (3): 152-158. ISSN 1997-0838. 26. D. Vanila and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2013. Enumeration of Monochlamydeae vegetation in plains of Tirunelveli district. RAC Journal of Research. 1(6): 135-141. 27. T. Leon Stephan Raj, D. Vanila and A. Saravana Ganthi. 2013. Comparative Pharmacognostical Studies on Genuine, Commercial and Adulterant Samples of Centella Asiatica (L.) Urban. Research and Reviews: A Journal of pharmacology: 6-9. ISSN: 2230-9861. 28. D. Vanila and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2013. Monocotyledons flora of Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. RAC Journal of Research, 2(7): 115-120. 29. D. Vanila, T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Saravana Ganthi. 2013. Enumeration of Fabaceae Vegetation in Plains of Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. Research and Reviews: A journal of Life sciences: 10- 14. ISSN: 2249–8656 30. N. Thivya, K. V. Srilakshmi, S. Bhuvaneswari, T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2014. Phytoaccumulation of Chromium and Copper by Mentha spicata L. Journal of Plant Physiology and Pathology. 2:1. doi:10.4172/2329-955X.1000118 31. S. Sundar, L. Henry Joseph and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2015. Preliminary phytochemical and antimicrobial investigations of Elytraria acaulis (L.F.) Lindau. European Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. 2(3): 01-04. 32. Sundar S, Joseph LH and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2015. Pharmacognostical and Physicochemical studies of Elytraria acaulis (L.F.) Lindau. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Biotechnology. 5(3): 39–43. ISSN: 2231-3826(online), ISSN: 2347-7245(print). 33. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. Antony Selvi, M. Antony Fency, P. Ramakrishnan, M. Vellakani and D. Vanila. 2015. Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using the leaf extract of Micrococca mercurialis. (L.) Benth. and its antibacterial Activity. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Life Sciences, 21-26. ISSN: 2249- 8656(online), ISSN: 2348-9545(print) 34. A. John De Britto, S. Sundar, S. Sivasankar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2015. Sustainable utilization of bioresources and cultural aspects of Kani tribes in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Acta Biomedica Scientia, 2(4):256-262. e - ISSN - 2348 – 2168, Print ISSN - 2348 - 215X 35. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. Antony Selvi, P. Ramakrishnan, M. Antony Fency, M. Vellakani and D. Vanila. 2015. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of phytoconstituents of Micrococca mercurialis. (L.) Benth. American Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(4):161-167. e-ISSN - 2348-2184, Print ISSN - 2348-2176 36. T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2016. UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis and antibacterial activity studies on selected dye yielding plants of south India. International Research Journal of Chemistry, 12: 08-16. ISSN 2321 – 2845(Online), 2321 – 3299 (Print).

37. T. Leon Stephan Raj, Vidhya P and De Britto AJ. 2016. RAPD–PCR analysis of an important medicinal plant Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers ex Hook. F. & Thoms collected from Western Ghats of South India. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Biotechnology. 6(1): 1–5. ISSN: 2231-3826(online), ISSN: 2347-7245(print) 38. P. Abida, A. John De Britto, Joshy Antoney and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2016. Antimicrobial activity potential of Naravelia zeylanica (L.) DC. - an important ethnomedicinal plant of Kerala. Acta Biomedica Scientia, 3(3):176-178. e - ISSN - 2348 – 2168, Print ISSN - 2348 - 215X 39. Joshy Antoney, A. John De Britto, P. Abida, and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2016. In- vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of Embelia ribes Burm. F. - a threatened medicinal plant from Kerala. American Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research, 3(3):81-84. e-ISSN - 2348-2184,Print ISSN - 2348-2176 40. T. Jeyanthi, T. Leon Stephan Raj and D. Vanila. 2016. Preliminary phytochemical screening of latex of selected Euphorbiaceae members in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. International Research Journal of Chemistry, 14: 16-20. ISSN 2321 – 2845(Online), 2321 – 3299 (Print). 41. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. John De Britto, D. Vanila. 2016. In-silico PASS-Assisted Biological Activity Predictions of a Phytoconstituent Astilbin isolated from Thelypteroid fern Sphaerostephanos arbuscula (Willd.) Holttum. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Biotechnology, 6(2): 24-29. 42. P Abida, A John De Britto, Joshy Antoney and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2016. Evaluation of in vitro anticancer activity of Symplocos cochinchinensis (Lour.) S. Moore bark. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 4(6): 117-119. 43. Joshy antoney, A. John De Britto, P. Abida, T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2016. In-vitro Cytotoxicity Studies on Methanolic Leaf Extract of Embelia ribes Burm F - an Important Traditional Medicinal Plant of Kerala. Advances in Cytology & Pathology, 1(1) 00002. 44. E. Jebarubi, S. Christopher Patrick Kiladi, T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Molecular Diversity of Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) Miq Based on Inter Simple Sequence Repeats. International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 5(1): 1-4. 45. Y. Jaya Vinse Ruban, S. Mary Jelastin Kala, S. Ginil Mon and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Effect of organoclay on chitosan-magnetite solid polymer electrolytes. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 5(1): 114-117. 46. R. Pramely, L. Henry Joseph, T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Investigation of Barleria buxifolia L. Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany, 6(1): 17– 20p. 47. Leon Stephan Raj T. 2018. Documentation of Traditional Medicine Used by the People of Periyammalpuram Village Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, South India. Research & Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science. 7(1): 8–12.

48. Leon Stephan Raj T, Abdul Khader SRM. 2018. Effect of Weedicide Pendimethalinon Growth Performance and Biochemical Contents of Zea mays L. Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany, 7(1): 22–26p. 49. R. Pramely, T. Leon Stephan Raj and L. Henry Joseph. 2018. Evaluation of Antibacterial Potential of Barleria nitida Nees. Research & Reviews: Journal of Herbal Science, 7(2): 1–3. 50. T. Leon Stephan Raj, J. Vijayakumari and S. Menaga.2018. Azadirachta indica a. Juss. Leaf extract mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antimicrobial efficacy against selected human pathogens. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2(5): 1199-1204. 51. T. Leon Stephan Raj, J. Vijayakumari and S. Kavitha, 2018, Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Murraya koenigii leaf extract and their Antibacterial Potential, Research & Reviews: A Journal of Life Sciences, 8 (3); 76–81p. 52. Jebarubi E, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S, Leon Stephan Raj T, 2018. Molecular phylogeny and authentication of selected Meliaceae members based on chloroplast rbcL sequencing studies. International Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 7(12): 38-41. 53. RajaGlenna, Antony Selvi A and Leon Stephan Raj T, 2018. Diversity and Distribution of Tree species in State Highway ninety of Marthandam, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Acta Biomedica Scientia, 5(2): 1-8. 54. RajaGlenna, Antony Selvi A and Leon Stephan Raj T. 2019. Ornamental Floral Diversity in Maruthoorkurichy Panchayath of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6(3); 292-301.

Research Articles Published in Proceedings 1. T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. John De Britto Computer aided prediction of biological activity spectra of a few phytoconstituents of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, proceedings of biopreospecting of Bioresources. 2. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. Antony Selvi, S. Petchiammal and D. Vanila.2015.Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Investigation of Arfeuillea arborescence Pierre Ex Radlk. Proceedings of “Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources”, 119-123. 3. Jebarubi E, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S, Leon Stephan Raj T, Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Mediated Nanoparticles Using the Leaf Extracts of Melia Azedarach L. National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 4. Leon Stephan Raj T, Indira G, Jeyanisha S and Punitha Kumari M, Quantification Nutritional and Antinutritional content of Selected Cucurbitaceae Members of Tamil Nadu, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93-5300-509-2.

5. Vijayakumari J and Leon Stephan Raj T. Eco-Friendly Synthesis Of Plant-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles using Papaya Leaf Extract and Evaluation of Their Anti-Microbial Activities, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93-5300-509-2. 6. Vijayakumari J and Leon Stephan Raj T, Environmental Friendly Synthesis and Antibacterial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles using the Leaf Extract Ocimum sanctum L. Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93-5300-509-2. 7. Pramely R, Leon Stephan Raj T and Henry Joseph L, antibacterial activity studies on Barleria buxifolia L. against selected human pathogens, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93- 5300-509-2. 8. Jebarubi E, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S and Leon Stephan Raj T. Phytoaccumulation of Mineral Elements in Ethnomedicnal Plants Melia azedarach L. and Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) miq. presented on Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93-5300-509-2. 9. Lakshmanan R, Pramely R and Leon Stephan Raj T, Floristic Diversity of Periyakulam Wetland, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93-5300-509-2. 10. RajaGlenna and Leon Stephan Raj T. Water Quality and Floristic Diversity Studies on Themanoor Pond in Kanyakumari District Of Tamil Nadu, India Proceedings of the National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” in Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018 Sponsored by UGC, TANSCHE, NABARD. ISBN: 978-93- 5300-509-2.

List of Papers presented on seminar and conferences 1. Petchimuthu, K., Saravana Ganthi, A., John De Britto, A., Natarajan, K. and Leon Stephan Raj, T., 2007. Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Studies on Capparis separia L. Fifth National Conference on Siddha Medicine for all Ages, Loyola College, Chennai, December 8-9, 2007.

2. D. Abiya Chelliah, T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. John De Britto. 2009. Docking and Insilico prediction of Antimicrobial Proteins. National Conference on Global climate change and its impact on biodiversity. St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, February 19-20, 2009. 3. T. Leon Stephan Raj, D. Abiya Chelliah and A. John De Britto. 2009. Prediction of Biological Activity Spectra Study for Ethno Medicinal Plant Rauvolfia Serpentina through Bio-Informatics. State Level Seminar on Bioprospecting and Ethnopharmacy of Bioresources. Rani Anna Government College for women, Tirunelveli, March 30-31, 2009. 4. T. Leon Stephan Raj, M. Sutha, M. Jeevitha and A. John De Britto. 2009. Comparative Study of Protein Profiles of the Leaves of Four Cassia Species by SDS-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis. State Level Seminar on Bioprospecting and Ethno pharmacy of Bioresources. Rani Anna Government College for women, Tirunelveli, March 30-31, 2009. 5. K. Dharmar, A. John De Britto, R. Mary Sujin, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and T.Leon Stephan Raj. Analysis of Morphological and Genetic variability in Plumbago zeylanica L. an anticancer drug yielding plant. National conference on Biodiversity for sustainable development: Threats, Indicators, Climate Change, Poverty Alleviation and Targets for Safeguarding Biodiversity. School of Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. August 25-27, 2010. 6. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. John De Britto, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar, K. Dharmar and R. Mary Sujin. Molecular diversity in Centella asiatica (L.) Urban assessed through RAPD- PCR Fingerprint Analysis. National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Redlisted Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats of India. Dept. of Botany, Newman College, Thodupuzha - 685 585, Kerala. September 2-3, 2010. 7. P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar, A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj, R. Mary Sujin and K. Dharmar. Genetic diversity of Caesalpinia bonducella (l.) Based on RAPD markers. National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Redlisted Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats of India. Dept. of Botany, Newman College, Thodupuzha - 685 585, Kerala. September 2-3, 2010. 8. R. Mary Sujin, A. John De Britto, K. Dharmar, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Chemoprofiling of Vitex trifolia L. an anticancer drug yielding plant from Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Redlisted Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats of India. Dept. of Botany, Newman College, Thodupuzha - 685 585, Kerala. September 2-3, 2010. 9. K. Dharmar, A. John De Britto, R. Mary Sujin, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Documentation of Medicinal Flora of Sacred Groves in Tenkasi Taulk. National Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Red listed Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats of India. Dept. of Botany, Newman College, Thodupuzha - 685 585, Kerala. September 2-3, 2010.

10. K. Dharmar, A. John De Britto, R. Mary Sujin, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Ethnobotanical studies on Palliar tribe of Thalaiyanai hill in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. National Conference on Herbal medicine. Department of Botany, School of Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. September, 8-9, 2010. 11. P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar, A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj, R. Mary Sujin and K. Dharmar. Phytochemical profiles of Caesalpinia bonducella (L.) in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. National Conference on Herbal medicine. Department of Botany, School of Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. September, 8-9, 2010. 12. R. Mary Sujin, A. John De Britto, K. Dharmar, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Analysis of morphological and genetic variation in Vitex trifolia L. of five geographical locations in Tamil Nadu using RAPD markers. National Conference on Herbal medicine. Department of Botany, School of Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. September 8-9, 2010. 13. T. Leon Stephan Raj. A survey of weed flora in Rice fields of Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District Tamil Nadu India. National seminar on “Shrinking wetlands! Raising Global Temperature!” organized by the Department of Botany, Rani Anna Government College for women, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. July 21- 22, 2011. 14. R. Lakshmanan, A. Saravana Ganthi and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2012. Commercial Exploitation and Trade in Medicinal Plant Products in Nagercoil Taluk of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Herbal 2012 - National Seminar on Herbal Wealth: Traditions & New Approaches Organized by the Department of Botany (Nesamony Memorial Christian College) & Centre for Biological Research Kanyakumari on January 27-28, 2012. 15. D. Vanila, T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Saravana Ganthi. 2012. Study on Coastal Vegetation in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. National seminar on cyclonic changes and its impact on Marine Biodiversity organized by the Research Department of Botany, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar on February 09-10, 2012. 16. R. Lakshmanan, A. Saravana Ganthi and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2012. Exposure to vehicular pollution and their impact on Traffic Policemen in Tirunelveli City in India. National seminar on cyclonic changes and its impact on Marine Biodiversity organized by the Research Department of Botany, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar on February 09-10, 2012. 17. T. Leon Stephan Raj and D. Vanila. 2102. In-silico biological activity spectrum, Phamacokinetic and Toxicity prediction of a Phytoconstituent of Oleanderin isolated from Nerium oleander L. National seminar on Recent Advances and Challenges in Biotechnology organized by the Department of Botany, St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi on February 14, 15, 2012. 18. Antony Selvi and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from the aqueous leaf and powder Extract of Micrococca mercurialis. (L.) Benth. for Enhanced Antibacterial Activity. National seminar held at Sri Parasakthi college for women, Courtallum on July, 2014

19. G. Manikanda prabhu and T. Leon Stephan Raj. In- silico target fishing: predicting biological targets from a few phytoconstituents of antitumor drug yielding algae. National seminar held at Sri Parasakthi College for women, Courtallum on July, 2014. 20. T. Leon Stephan Raj, G. Manikanda Prabhu and A. Antony Selvi. Impact of pollution on Biodiversity. National Seminar on “Biodiversity- Sustainable Management and Development” organized by the department of Zoology, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli on 3rd February, 2015. 21. T. Leon Stephan Raj, P. Vidhya and A. John De Britto. Genetic variability studies on different populations of Tinospora cordifolia using RAPD markers. National Seminar on Biodiversity and Conservation: Present Status and Future Perspectives organized by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 12th and 13th February, 2015. 22. G. Rajasekar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Impact of water pollution on biodiversity. National Seminar on Biodiversity and Conservation: Present Status and Future Perspectives organized by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 12th and 13th February, 2015. 23. A. Anees, T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Antony Selvi. Impact of Global Climate Change on Biodiversity. National Seminar on Biodiversity and Conservation: Present Status and Future Perspectives organized by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai on 12th and 13th February, 2015. 24. A. Antony Selvi, T. Leon Stephan Raj and D. Vanila. Ethnobotanical investigation of Chettikulam surroundings of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Plant Genetic Resources: Utilization and Conservation Organized by P. G. and Research Department of Botany, V. O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi on 12th and 13th February, 2015. 25. G. Manikanda prabhu, L. Henry Joseph and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Propagation enhancement of Jasminum species using IBA through stem cuttings. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Plant Genetic Resources: Utilization and Conservation Organized by P. G. and Research Department of Botany, V. O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi on 12th and 13th February, 2015. 26. T. Leon Stephan Raj and L. Henry Joseph. 2016. ICT Enabled Teaching and Learning Process in the 21st Century. National Seminar on Quality Enhancement in Higher Education: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation organized by Internal Quality Assurance cell, St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi on 7th and 8th January, 2016. 27. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. Antony Selvi G. Indira, S. Jeyanisha and M. Punitha Kumari. 2016. A survey on traditional medicinal plants used by the people of Periyammalpuram village Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, South India. National Seminar on “Life on edge: Concerns, Causes and Conservation” organized by Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-on 18th & 19th February- 2016. 28. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. Antony Selvi, S. Jeyanisha, G. Indira, and M. Punitha Kumari. 2016. Eco- friendly synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using the fruit extracts of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. (Cucurbitaceae). National Seminar on “Life on edge: Concerns, Causes and Conservation” organized by Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-on 18th & 19th February- 2016.

29. A. Antony Selvi, S. Christopher Patrick and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2016. A Survey on Pteridophytic Flora of Foot Hills of Kothayar presented on International Conference on “Environmental Sustainability for Food Security” organized by Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Nagercoil on 22nd- 24th September 2016. 30. C. Rajeswari, T. Leon Stephan Raj and D. Vanila. 2016. Distribution and Diversity Assessment of the Marine Macroalgae from Selected Sites of East Coast of Tamil Nadu presented on International Conference on “Environmental Sustainability for Food Security” organized by Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Nagercoil on 22nd- 24th September 2016. 31. Karpaga Jothy, Amees Abraham, T. Leon Stephan Raj & D.Vanila. 2016. Vermicomposting of Household Wastes using the Earthwork Lampito mauritii presented on International Conference on “Environmental Sustainability for Food Security” organized by Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Nagercoil on 22nd- 24th September 2016. 32. R. Pramely, T. Leon Stephan Raj and L. Henry Joseph. 2016. In-silico Biological Activity Predictions of a few plant derived Anti-malarial drugs using PASS Programme presented on ICMR Sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Control of Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases” organized by the Department of Zoology, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti, Trichy on 29th & 30th September, 2016. 33. T. Leon Stephan Raj, R. Pramely and L. Henry Joseph. 2016. Predictions of Biological activity spectra of phytoconstituents of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees - a potent anti-dengue drug yielding plant presented on ICMR Sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Control of Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases” organized by the Department of Zoology, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti, Trichy on 29th & 30th September, 2016. 34. D. Vanila and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Enumeration of sedges in plains of Tirunelveli District presented on MoES Sponsored National Seminar on “Climate Change – Challenges for Biodiversity” organized by the department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. College for Women, Tirunelveli on 04th & 05th January, 2017. 35. T. Leon Stephan Raj, I. Meena, M. Paramasankar, P. Ayirathammal A. Santhiya and V. Irudayaraj. 2017. Preliminary Phytochemical, Pharmacognostical and Antimicrobial activity studies on Sphaerostephanos unitus (L.) Holttum presented on MoES Sponsored National Seminar on “Climate Change – Challenges for Biodiversity” organized by the department of Botany, Rani Anna Govt. College for Women, Tirunelveli on 04th & 05th January, 2017. 36. Joshy Antoney, A. John De Britto, P. Abida and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical investigation of Leaves of Traditional Medicinal Plant Embelia ribes Burm. F. from Kerala presented on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai on 1st and 2nd March 2017.

37. P. Abida, A. John De Britto, Joshy Antoney and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Preliminary Phytochemical and Pharmacognostical Screeninig of Bark of a Traditional Medicinal Plant Symplocos cochinchinensis (Lour.) S. Moore presented on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai on 1st and 2nd March 2017. 38. I. Meena, P. Ayirathammal A, M. Paramasankar, Santhiya, T. Leon Stephan Raj and V. Irudayaraj. 2017. Eco-friendly and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles of Rhizome extract of Sphaerostephanos unitus (L.) Holttum and their Bactericidal activities presented on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai on 1st and 2nd March 2017. 39. C. Rajeshwari, T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Antony Selvi. 2017. Preliminary Phytochemical and Physicochemical analysis of Selected Caulerpa species from South east coast of Tamil Nadu, India presented on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai on 1st and 2nd March 2017. 40. R. Pramely, L. Henry Joseph and T. Leon Stephan Raj. 2017. Preliminary Phytochemical and Physico- chemical studies on Barleria buxifolia L. presented on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai on 1st and 2nd March 2017. 41. Lavanya Gunamalai, Vanila Durairaj and Leon Stephan Raj Thiraviam. 2017. An In-silico analysis of Bioactive compounds in Acalypha indica presented on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (autonomous), Palayamkottai on 1st and 2nd March 2017. 42. Antony Selvi A, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S, Leon Stephan Raj T, Comparative Pharmacognostical and Preliminary Phytochemical studies of Four Adiantum species of South India presented on National Symposium on “Pteridological studies in India: Perspectives and Modern approaches in relation to Environment & Climate Change” on 22nd & 23rd February, 2018. 43. Jebarubi E, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S, Leon Stephan Raj T, Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Mediated Nanoparticles Using the Leaf Extracts of Melia Azedarach L. National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 44. Leon Stephan Raj T, Indira G, Jeyanisha S and Punitha Kumari M, Quantification Nutritional and Antinutritional content of Selected Cucurbitaceae Members of Tamil Nadu, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 45. Vijayakumari J and Leon Stephan Raj T. Eco-Friendly Synthesis Of Plant-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles using Papaya Leaf Extract and Evaluation of Their Anti-Microbial Activities presented on National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018.

46. Vijayakumari J and Leon Stephan Raj T, Environmental Friendly Synthesis and Antibacterial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles using the Leaf Extract Ocimum sanctum L. National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 47. Pramely R, Leon Stephan Raj T and Henry Joseph L, antibacterial activity studies on Barleria buxifolia L. against selected human pathogens, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 48. Jebarubi E, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S and Leon Stephan Raj T. Phytoaccumulation of Mineral Elements in Ethnomedicnal Plants Melia azedarach L. and Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) miq. presented on National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 49. Lakshmanan R, Pramely R and Leon Stephan Raj T, Floristic Diversity of Periyakulam Wetland, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 50. RajaGlenna and Leon Stephan Raj T. Water Quality and Floristic Diversity Studies on Themanoor Pond in Kanyakumari District Of Tamil Nadu, India presented on National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 51. Kavitha S and Leon Stephan Raj T, Green Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Murraya Koenigii Leaf Extract And Their Antimicrobial Properties presented on National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 52. Menaga M and Leon Stephan Raj T. Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Leaf Extract Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and their Antimicrobial Efficacy Against Selected Human Pathogens presented on National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 53. Joseph Vasanth P and Leon Stephan Raj T, Impact Of Anthropogenic Pressure On Ilandaikulam Pond in Tirunelvelin Districct of Tamil Nadu, National Conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 54. Jebarubi E, Christopher Patrick Kiladi S and Leon Stephan Raj T. Molecular Phylogeny and Authentication of selected Meliaceae members based on chloroplast rbcL sequencing studies presented on International Conference on “Current Outlook in Biosciences” organized by Department of Botany, Sri Saradha College for Women, Salem on 1st August, 2018.

55. RajaGlenna and Leon Stephan Raj T. Survey on Diversity of Aquatic Macrophytes in Valvaithankoshtam Pond, Kattathurai, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu, India presented on International Conference on “Current Outlook in Biosciences” Department of Botany, Sri Saradha College for Women, Salem on 1st August, 2018. 56. Pramely R, Leon Stephan Raj T and Henry Joseph L. Investigation of Antifungal Efficacy of Barleria nitida Nees; An Important Medicinal Plant Of Western Ghats of South India presented on International Conference on “Current Outlook in Biosciences” Department of Botany, Sri Saradha College for Women, Salem on 1st August, 2018. 57. Leon Stephan Raj T, Vijayakumari C, Raj S and Chinnathamby M. Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis of Sargassum wightii Greville Ex J. Agardh. presented on International Conference on “Current Outlook in Biosciences” Department of Botany, Sri Saradha College for Women, Salem on 1st August, 2018. 58. Vijayakumari J, Leon Stephan Raj T and Raja P. Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles from Tiliacora acuminate (Lam.) Hook. F. Fruit and its Antibacterial Efficacy presented on International Conference on “Conservation of Natural Resources and Traditional Siddha Pharmacological Approach for Your Future & DBT Foldscope Workshop” organized by William Research centre, Nagercoil on 12th to 14th December, 2018 59. RajaGlenna, Leon Stephan Raj T and Raja P. Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial potential of Zinc Mediated Nanoparticles of Tiliacora acuminate (Lam.) Hook. F. Fruit presented on International Conference on “Conservation of Natural Resources and Traditional Siddha Pharmacological Approach for Your Future & DBT Foldscope Workshop” William Research centre, Nagercoil on 12th to 14th December, 2018. 60. Antony Selvi A, Leon Stephan Raj T and Raja P. Green synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles using Tiliacora acuminate (Lam.) Hook. F. Fruit powder extract and their Antibacterial Potential presented on International Conference on “Conservation of Natural Resources and Traditional Siddha Pharmacological Approach for Your Future & DBT Foldscope Workshop” William Research centre, Nagercoil on 12th to 14th December, 2018. 61. Jebarubi E and Leon Stephan Raj T. Ascertaining the Genetic Basis of Variants in Justicia adhatoda L. collected from Tamil Nadu using ISSR-PCR Markers presented on International Conference on “Conservation of Natural Resources and Traditional Siddha Pharmacological Approach for Your Future & DBT Foldscope Workshop” William Research centre, Nagercoil on 12th to 14th December, 2018. 62. RajaGlenna, Antony Selvi A and Leon Stephan Raj T. Ornamental Floral Diversity in Maruthoorkurichy Panchayath of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu presented on International Conference on “Contemporary Panorama of Biosciences” organized by the Department of Botany, Sri Saradha College For Women, Salem on 6th & 7th February, 2019.

63. Leon Stephan Raj T, Jebarubi E, Raj S and Chinnathamby M. Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Antibacterial activity screening of Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J. V. Lamouroux presented on National Seminar on “Bioprospecting of Bioresources from Sea” organized by the Department of Botany, Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli on 07th & 08th March, 2019. 64. Leon Stephan Raj T, Antony Selvi A, Raj S, Chinnathamby M and Kasi Eswari M. Eco-friendly synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Antibacterial Efficacy of an important Brown seaweed Sargassum swartzii C. Agardh. of East Coast of Tamil Nadu presented on National Seminar on “Bioprospecting of Bioresources from Sea” organized by the Department of Botany, Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli on 07th & 08th March, 2019. 65. Leon Stephan Raj T, Vijayakumari J, Raj S, Chinnathamby M and Chindumathi R. Antibacterial Potential of Silver Nanoparticles and Phytochemicals of Sargassum wightii Greville ex J.Agardh- A Brown seaweed of East Coast of Tamil Nadu presented on National Seminar on “Bioprospecting of Bioresources from Sea” organized by the Department of Botany, Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli on 07th & 08th March, 2019. 66. RajaGlenna and Leon Stephan Raj T. Green synthesis of Silver and copper nanoparticles using Ficus religiosa L. Fresh fruit extract and their antibacterial activity presented on National Seminar on “Bioprospecting of Bioresources from Sea” organized by the Department of Botany, Rani Anna Government College for Women, Tirunelveli on 07th & 08th March, 2019. 67. M. Menaga, T. Leon Stephan Raj and E. Jebarubi. Assessment of genetic diversity of selected Tephrosia species from Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. UGC sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th March, 2019. 68. A. Antony Selvi, S. Christopher Patrick, T. Leon Stephan Raj and V. Irudayaraj. rbcL sequencing based molecular phylogenetic investigations of four Adiantum species. UGC sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th March, 2019. 69. RajaGlenna, Antony Selvi A and Leon Stephan Raj T. Wealth of Herbaceous Flora in Atoor Village of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India. UGC sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th March, 2019. 70. S. Kavitha, T. Leon Stephan Raj and J. Vijayakumari. Antimicrobial Potential of Ethanolic Extracts of Abelmoschus ficulneus (L.) Wight & Arn. UGC sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th March, 2019.

71. M. Vijaya Meenatchi and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Pharmacognostical Investigation of Capparis brevispina Dc. UGC sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th March, 2019. 72. M. Sreemala and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Potential of Lygodium flexuosum (L.) Sw. UGC sponsored National Conference on “Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli on 13th & 14th March, 2019. List of Posters presented on seminar and conferences 1. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. John De Britto, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and M. Sutha. Comparative Study of Protein Profiling among Jatropha species by SDS - Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis. 9th National Level Biological Congress on Biotechnology: Great Expectations & Achievements. Muthayammal College of Arts and Science. Rasipuram, January 8-9, 2010. 2. M. Sutha and T. Leon Stephan Raj. GM foods ‘Not the answer’ to world’s food shortage crisis. 9th National Level Biological Congress on Biotechnology: Great Expectations & Achievements. Muthayammal College of Arts and Science. Rasipuram, January 8-9, 2010. 3. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. John De Britto, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar, K. Dharmar and R. Mary Sujin. Determining the Genetic Variability in Solanum surattense Burm.f. in Tiruneveli District of Tamil Nadu. National conference on Biodiversity for sustainable development: Threats, Indicators, Climate Change, Poverty Alleviation and Targets for Safeguarding Biodiversity. School Of Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. August2 5-27, 2010. 4. P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar, A. John De Britto, T. Leon Stephan Raj, R. Mary Sujin and K. Dharmar. Protein variability of Caesalpinia bonducella (L.) in in - vitro and in - vivo conditions. National conference on Biodiversity for sustainable development: Threats, Indicators, Climate Change, Poverty Alleviation and Targets for Safeguarding Biodiversity. School of Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. August 25-27, 2010. 5. R. Mary Sujin, A. John De Britto, K. Dharmar, P. Benjamin Jeya Rathna Kumar and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Molecular characterization of ten rice varieties exposed to arsenic stress. National conference on Biodiversity for sustainable development: Threats, Indicators, Climate Change, Poverty Alleviation and Targets for Safeguarding Biodiversity. School of Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. August 25-27, 2010. 6. A. Antony Selvi, M. Antony Fency, P. Ramakrishnan and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Preliminary phytochemical and pharmacognostical investigation of Micrococca mercurialis. (L.) Benth. UGC- SERO sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Plant Science” organized by the Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 18th and 19th September 2014.

7. A. Antony Selvi, M. Ramya, Vidyarani George and T. Leon Stephan Raj. Computer aided prediction of a few plant derived Antimalarial drugs. National Conference on “Applied Biotechnology” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli on 25th and 26th September, 2014. 8. T. Leon Stephan Raj, A. Antony Selvi and P. Ramakrishnan. Red data book: a key conservating tool for Biodiversity. National Seminar on “Biodiversity- Sustainable Management and Development” organized by the department of Zoology, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli on 3rd February, 2015. 9. R. Amster Regin Lawrence, T. Leon Stephan Raj and A. Antony Selvi. 2015. Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using the leaf extracts of Priva cordifolia (Lf.) Druce. International conference on “Recent Advances in Materials Research and its applications” organized by Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai-on 16th December 2015. 10. Manisha M and Leon Stephan Raj T, Effect of Orange Fruit Peel Waste on Growth Performance of Green Gram, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 11. Ramya E and Leon Stephan Raj T Application of Banana Fruit Peels Formulations as a Natural Fertilizer for Plant Growth, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 12. Priya K and Leon Stephan Raj T, Effect of Compost Tea on Growth Performance of Green Gram, Black Gram and Fenugreek, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 13. Maheswari S and Leon Stephan Raj T, Effect of Pomegranate Fruit Peel Waste on Growth Performance of Green Gram, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 14. Mahalakshmi P and Leon Stephan Raj T, Effect Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer on Growth Performance of Green Gram, Black Gram and Fenugreek, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018. 15. Kohila R and Leon Stephan Raj T, Effect of Cabbage Waste on Growth Performance of Green Gram, National conference on “Climate Change and Sustainable Environment” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, on 15th & 16th March, 2018.

List of National and International seminars/ conferences/ workshops/ orientation Attended

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DEPARTMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE 1. RECENT TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI, FEBRUARY 22-23, 2005. DEPT. OF NUTRITION &DIETETICS, HOLY CROSS HOME 2. STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON NUTRI- DIA INFO ’05. SCIENCE COLLEGE, THOOTHUKUDI, MARCH 04, 2005. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SEA, LAND AND ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), 3. PEOPLE - MARINE AND TERRENE ECOLOGY PALAYAMKOTTAI, JANUARY 17-19, 2006 ADVANCED ZOOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ST. BIOPESTICIDE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 4. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI, (BIOCICON -2007) NOVEMBER 28-30, 2007. 5. SIDDHA MEDICINE FOR ALL AGES. LOYOLA COLLEGE, CHENNAI, DECEMBER 8-9, 2007 DEPARTMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON BIOTECHNOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE 6. BIODIVERSITY. (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI, FEBRUARY 19-20, 2009. DEPT. OF ADVANCED ZOOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, NATIONAL SEMINAR ON ENVIRONMENTAL 7. ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), TOXICOLOGY PALAYAMKOTTAI, FEBRUARY 26-27, 2009. BIOPROSPECTING AND ETHNOPHARMACY OF RANI ANNA GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, 8. BIORESOURCES. TIRUNELVELI, MARCH 30-31, 2009. STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON RECENT TRENDS IN DEPT. OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, ANNAI VELANKANNI 9. BIOTECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, THOLAYAVATTAM, 11TH SEPTEMBER 2009. CROP PROTECTION RESEARCH CENTRE, DEPT. OF 2ND BIOPESTICIDE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE- ADVANCED ZOOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ST. 10. (BIOCICON -2009) XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI, NOVEMBER 26-28, 2009. KERALA UNIVERSITY, THIRUVANATHAPURAM. JANUARY 11. 97TH INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS 3-7, 2010. 9TH NATIONAL LEVEL BIOLOGICAL CONGRESS ON CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY, MUTHAYAMMAL COLLEGE 12. BIOTECHNOLOGY: GREAT EXPECTATIONS & OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, RASIPURAM, JANUARY 8-9, ACHIEVEMENTS. 2010. SPK CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 13. SCIENCE. MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY, IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. ALWARKURICHI, AUGUST 19-20, 2010.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIODIVERSITY FOR CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND FOREST STUDIES, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THREATS, INDICATORS, 14. MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY, MADURAI, AUGUST, CLIMATE CHANGE, POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND 25-27, 2010. TARGETS FOR SAFEGUARDING BIODIVERSITY. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON CONSERVATION AND DEPT. OF BOTANY, NEWMAN COLLEGE, THODUPUZHA- 15. SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF REDLISTED MEDICINAL 685 585, KERALA. 2ND AND 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2010. PLANTS OF WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA. DEPT. OF BOTANY, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, 16. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HERBAL MEDICINE. BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE, 8TH AND 9TH DECEMBER, 2010. DEPT. OF ADVANCED ZOOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY & STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON BIOPROSPECTING OF DEPT. OF PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, 17. NATURAL RESOURCES THE M. D. T. HINDU COLLEGE, TIRUNELVELI, ON 28TH JANUARY, 2011. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY AND PLANT NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GREEN, CLEAN AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE 18. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY. (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI, MARCH 10-12, 2011. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, RANI ANNA GOVERNMENT NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “SHRINKING WETLANDS! 19. COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, TIRUNELVELI, TAMIL NADU. JULY RAISING GLOBAL TEMPERATURE!” 21-22, 2011. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON EMERGING TRENDS IN PLANT DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, SRI PARASAKTHI COLLEGE 20. MEDICINES FOR WOMEN, COURTALLUM. 19TH AUGUST, 2011. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON CYCLONIC CHANGES AND ITS RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, VHNSN COLLEGE, 21. IMPACT ON MARINE BIODIVERSITY VIRUDHUNAGAR. FEBRUARY 09-10, 2012. WORKSHOP ON ROLE OF TEACHER IN HIGHER IQAC, T. D. M. N. S. COLLEGE, T. KALLIKULAM. 11TH 22. EDUCATION FEBRUARY, 2012. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON RECENT ADVANCES AND DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, 23. CHALLENGES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY THOOTHUKUDI. 14TH AND 15TH FEBRUARY, 2012. NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, T. D. M. N. S. COLLEGE, T. 24. DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMME FOR BIOLOGISTS. KALLIKULAM. 17TH FEBRUARY, 2012. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR TEACHERS ON INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) AT ST. 25. “INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS - XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI CENTERED EDUCATION” ON 5TH JULY, 2014. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE INSA SPONSORED LECTURE WORKSHOP ON 26. (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 7TH AND 8TH “BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION” AUGUST, 2014. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC), ST. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR TEACHERS ON 27. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI. “CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND TEACHING SKILLS” 21ST AUGUST, 2014.

NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “INNOVATIONS IN STUDENT- INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) AT ST. 28. CENTERED TEACHING- LEARNING PROCESS IN 21ST XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI CENTURY” ON 29TH AND 30TH JANUARY, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, SADAKATHULLAH APPA NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “BIODIVERSITY- SUSTAINABLE 29. COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), TIRUNELVELI ON 3RD MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT” FEBRUARY, 2015. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON BIODIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE 30. CONSERVATION: PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 12TH AND 13TH PERSPECTIVES. FEBRUARY, 2015. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) OF ST. UGC SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR 31. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI TEACHERS ON “PREPARING E-CONTENT” ON 12TH TO 15TH NOVEMBER, 2015. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “RECENT ADVANCES DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE, 32. IN MATERIALS RESEARCH AND ITS APPLICATIONS” PALAYAMKOTTAI-ON 16TH DECEMBER 2015. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “NEW DIMENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE, 33. ON MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY” PALAYAMKOTTAI-ON 18TH DECEMBER 2015. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “QUALITY ENHANCEMENT IN INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL, ST. MARY’S 34. HIGHER EDUCATION: TEACHING, LEARNING AND COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), THOOTHUKUDI ON 7TH AND EVALUATION” 8TH JANUARY, 2016. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “LIFE ON EDGE: CONCERNS, DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE, 35. CAUSES AND CONSERVATION” PALAYAMKOTTAI-ON 18TH & 19TH FEBRUARY- 2016. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, SRI PARASAKTHI COLLEGE 36. APPROACHES ON MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR WOMEN, COURTALLUM. 15TH JULY, 2016. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “ENVIRONMENTAL SREE AYYAPPA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, NAGERCOIL ON 37. SUSTAINABILITY FOR FOOD SECURITY 22ND- 24TH SEPTEMBER 2016 ICMR SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR ON NEHRU MEMORIAL COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), 38. “EMERGING TRENDS IN CONTROL OF VECTORS AND PUTHANAMPATTI, TRICHY ON 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2016. VECTOR BORNE DISEASES” SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS ON “PSYCHOLOGY OF IQAC, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), 39. STUDENTS” PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2016. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON “ALGAL DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. MARY’S COLLEGE 40. BIOTECHNOLOGY: AN ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION FOR (AUTONOMOUS), THOOTHUKUDI ON 14TH OCTOBER, FOOD, FUEL AND HEALTH” 2016. SCIENCE ACADEMIES’ LECTURE WORKSHOP ON DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, V. O. CHIDAMBARAM 41. “CURRENT SCENARIO IN PLANT SCIENCES” COLLEGE, THOOTHUKUDI ON 28TH & 29TH DECEMBER, SPONSORED BY IASC, INSA, NASI 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, RANI ANNA GOVT. COLLEGE MOES SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “CLIMATE 42. FOR WOMEN, TIRUNELVELI ON 04TH & 05TH JANUARY, CHANGE – CHALLENGES FOR BIODIVERSITY” 2017.

UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, TDMNS COLLEGE, T. 43. “APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY IN RURAL KALLIKULAM ON 10TH FEBRUARY, 2017 DEVELOPMENT” SCIENCE ACADEMIES’ EDUCATION PROGRAMME LECTURE WORKSHOP IN BOTANY ON “RECENT TRENDS DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, SRI K. G. S. ARTS COLLEGE, 44. IN BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION” SRIVAIKUNTAM ON 15TH & 16TH FEBRUARY, 2017. SPONSORED BY IASC, INSA, NASI DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “RECENT TRENDS IN 45. (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 1ST AND 2ND PLANT SCIENCES” MARCH 2017. SCIENCE ACADEMIES’ LECTURE WORKSHOP IN DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE 46. BOTANY ON “GENETICS TODAY” SPONSORED BY IASC, (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 6TH & 7TH INSA, NASI MARCH, 2017. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR TEACHERS ON IQAC, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), 47. “COUNSELLING AND MENTORING” PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 19TH & 20TH JUNE, 2017. SCIENCE ACADEMIES’ LECTURE WORKSHOP ON DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, V. O.CHIDAMBARAM “RECENT TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 48. COLLEGE, THOOTHUKUDI ON 30TH AND 31ST AUGUST, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS” SPONSORED 2017. BY IASC, INSA, NASI DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. MARY’S COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON “GLOBAL CLIMATE 48. (AUTONOMOUS), THOOTHUKUDI ON 12TH SEPTEMBER, CHANGE-CURRENT TRENDS AND MANAGEMENT” 2017. SEMINAR ON “CULTIVATION AND CONSERVATION OF DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, SRI KALISWARI COLLEGE 49. MEDICINAL PLANTS” (AUTONOMOUS), SIVAKASI ON 5TH JANUARY, 2018. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “RECENT TRENDS IN DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, MANONMANIAM 50. FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY AND EXPLORATION OF THE SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY, TIRUNELVELI ON 10TH OPPUTUNITIES TO FEED THE WORLD” JANUARY, 2018. DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE LECTURE WORKSHOP ON “PLANT TAXONOMY: 51. (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI ON 12TH & 13TH CONCERNS AND STRATEGIES” FEBRUARY, 2018. LECTURE WORKSHOP ON “CAPACITY BUILDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, SRI PARAMAKALYANI 52. CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY” COLLEGE, ALWARKURICHI, JULY 5 & 6.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, GOVT. ARTS COLLEGE FOR 53. “OUTLOOK IN BIOSCIENCES – 2018 (COBS – 18)” WOMEN, SALEM, AUGUST 01, 2018.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TRADITIONAL SIDDHA WILLIAM RESEARCH CENTRE, NAGERCOIL, TAMIL NADU 54. PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACH FOR YOUR FUTURE & HELD ON 12TH - 14TH DECEMBER, 2018. DBT FOLDSCOPE WORKSHOP (CNRTSA – 2018)