1 POST GRADUATE AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY ANNUAL REPORT - 2015-2016 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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. 6 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) 7 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 8 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. 9 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.