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Botany Department
Explore the fascinating world of plants, from cellular biology to ecological systems, through immersive study and research.
Details
The Department of Botany was established as a separate entity in 1969 from the pre-existing department of Biology. Since then, the department has been progressing in every sector of academics and nurturing the students with the knowledge in Plant Science.
Objectives of the department:
• To produce graduates with sound subject knowledge.
• To encourage the development of scientific attitude among students with social inclination.
• To sensitize students towards environmental issues.
• To expose students to various career opportunities in the field of plant sciences.
• To develop relevant soft skills in students.
• To consolidate research in the department.
ACTIVITIES
Activities include:
• Visit to Malabar Hill and Hanging garden: A visit to Malabar Hill and Hanging garden for T.Y.BSc & S.Y.BSc Botany students to study the local flora and vegetation on 27th July, 2022.
• Fruit and vegetable carving workshop: A workshop on fruit and vegetable carving was conducted on 6th March, 2023. All the students of TYBSc Botany participated and learned about the carving skills.
• Departmental Fest: Cornucopia Season 4 The students of Botany along with the teachers have been organising the fest for the past three years, this was the fourth year which was introduced with a theme - Ecolution: Solution for urban revolution. It was a one day fest which was on the 10th of February, 2023 with a day long of multiple events like Picture Perfect, Trash to Treasure, Eco-illustration, Be Seen Being Green, Botany ka CID, etc all of these were seen with more than 200 participants and 230 volunteers this year.
• A talk on Cytotaxonomy in collaboration with the Department of Botany, St. Xavier's College (Empowered Autonomous), an offline session was conducted on 'Cytotaxonomy' by the eminent worker in the field of Taxonomy, Dr. Manoj M. Lekhak on 3rd March, 2023. The Resource person took us through the technique of cytotaxonomy and how identification of the plants can be done by using basic cytological preparation.
• Workshop on ‘Statistical Analysis of Data’: Under the Aegis of DBT Star, a workshop was conducted by the resource person, Dr. Jai Knox on 16th February, 2023. He provided training on methods of statistical analysis and tools used for it using software.
Faculty
Mr. B. M. Konde
Head, Department of Botany
Qualifications:
M. Sc. in Botany (University of Pune) with specialization in Plant Ecology, SET (Life Science), LL.B. (Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Mumbai University)
Research Interest:
Angiosperms, Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Gardening, Environmental and General Laws, Environmental Science and Sustainable Development and Role of Art in the era of Multidisciplinarity.
Short Biography:
An alumnus of the Botany Department, Pune University and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College, Mumbai. I practice and abide by professional ethics and academic discipline. Believe in uncomplicated, participatory and student friendly ways of teaching. Enjoy teaching and interacting with the students from within. A teacher may not build the careers of the students; but the confidence and integrity, he can. Worked and presently working in a number of statutory and administrative committees of the institution like Admission Committee, Teachers Grievance Redressal Committee, Non-teaching Staff Grievance Redressal Committee, WDC, IQAC, Garden Committee, Nature Club, Maintenance Committee, Unfair Means Committee. Also worked as the Program Officer of NSS, the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the College under Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 and as a member of T.Y.B.Sc Horticulture Syllabus Design Committee, University of Mumbai. Presently working as the Head of the department and Chairman of Board of Studies (BOS) in Botany, Wilson College.
Dr. Ajita Kumar
Assitant Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc.(Seed Pathology and Seed Technology) Ph.D., NET(Life Science)
Research Interest:
Plant Tissue Culture, Bioremediation.
Short Biography:
Higher education from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Completed two minor research projects sponsored by Mumbai University. Published research papers in peer reviewed journals, presented papers and posters in National and international Conferences. Taken up teaching as a passion and like to teach with illustration to make the subject interesting. Been a member of Ad-hoc Board of studies in Botany, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, and Syllabus Framing Committee for M. Sc. Part II in Environmental Sciences. Currently Vice-Principal of Science. Held the positions of Dean of women Students, Dean of Students and NSS Program Officer. Presently Vice Principal, Degree Science.
Dr. Abhishek Chris
Assitant Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc., Ph.D., FBS.
Research Interest:
Studies on the impact of abiotic stresses like UV radiation, heavy metals, pesticides etc., and the functioning of plants under adverse environmental conditions and molecular strategies involved in the plants adapting to such stresses.
Short Biography:
I have guided 12 students of M.Sc by Research/Dissertation on varied aspects of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry of cyanobacteria and Azolla exposed to abiotic stresses like salinity, UV-B, heavy metals, pesticide with reference to the role of active oxygen species and antioxidant regulation. I am elected fellow of ‘The Indian Botanical Society’ and member of several academic and scientific bodies like The Indian Science Congress Association Kolkata, Indian Society of Plant Physiologists , New Delhi, Botanical Society of Bengal, Kolkata, Association of teachers in Biological Sciences, Mumbai. I am a recognised guide of M.Sc (By Research) and Ph.D Program of Mumbai University. Over the years I have been part of some important college committees like Exam committee, Admission committee, Attendance committee,Library committee, IQAC and Research committee.
Dr. Jai Knox
Assitant Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc.(Plant Pathology), Ph.D.(Allelopathy), FBS
Research Interest:
Biochemical Interaction, Phytoremediation, Biological Control and Ecology.
Short Biography:
Besides teaching I am interested in doing research. I am a recognized Ph.D. guide of University of Mumbai. I have done one college-level research project with the students of T.Y.B.Sc. (Botany) and one University level minor project entitled, “Phytoextraction Potential of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. With Specific Reference to Cadmiumâ€. The students under my guidance have gained success in publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals. I have published more than 25 research papers in National and International journals indexed in the UGC-CARE list and also SCOPUS indexed. I have participated and presented research papers in both National and International Conferences in India and abroad and also chaired the sessions. Currently, I am the Dean of Students of Wilson College.
Dr. Pooja S. Shinde
Assitant Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc. (Plant Physiology) Ph.D., NET(Life Science), B.Ed
Research Interest:
Quality control parameters of plant, Phytochemical analysis, Antibacterial studies, Phytochemical analysis using HPTLC etc.
Short Biography:
Published 5 research papers in peer viewed journals and also presented papers in national and international conferences. I have taught at M.Sc. as well as B.Sc. Biotech students and guided Biotech students for their project as part of their curricula. I took up teaching as a means to interact with students and also to motivate them for research. I believe in making the learning process interactive and participatory.