Department of Botany

Introduction

Dr. Prem Kumar Gautam
Head of the Department

Introduction : The Research and PG Department of Botany in N.T.V. S’s G.T. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Nandurbar was started on 15th June 1969. It started T. Y. B. Sc Botany in 1973-74 and M.Sc. Botany was started in June 1989 to 2001. There was a gap of one decade due to unavailability of sufficient number of students. However, department restarted P.G. in 2013-14 to till date. The main thrust area of teaching and research are Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Cytogenetics & Plant Breeding, En, Plant Biotechnology and Systemic Botany Presently, teaching activities include under-graduate and post-graduate semester courses and Ph.D. programmes. The department has made a steady progress in all these areas.

Sr.No. Name of Faculty Qualification Duration
1 R.K. Shinde. M.Sc. 1967 to 1996
2 H.B. Bendre M.Sc. 1997 to 2009
3 Prof. A. R. Sutar M.Sc., M. Phill., 2010 to 2015
4 Dr. B. B. Mangle M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D 2015 to June 2022
5 Dr. P. K. Gautam M.Sc., Ph.D. 01/07/2022 – Till date

The course introduces students to the importance of plants as an integral part of existence on the planet. It is imperative to internalize fully the fact that human existence depends on plants and hence, the necessity to conserve nature is the need of the hour.

  1. 1. To provide quality education and instruction in the field of botany

  2. 2. To introduce the concept of Botany.

  3. 3. To guide students and society about sustainable environment management.

  4. 4. To impart theoretical knowledge and practical skills to students, fostering their understanding of plants and their significance.

  5. 5. To promote research and discovery in botany.

  6. 6. To prepare students for careers in various fields related to botany.

A few activities are conducted at the end of each semester which are relevant to the topics covered. Algal collections, mushroom cultivation, visits to tissue culture labs, plant collection trips, project works, maintenance of plant diversity on campus are few of the activities. These activities enable the students to study the subject outside the classroom environment.

  1. • Research activities carried are being continuously carried out in the department One student completed his Ph. D. degree by KBCNMU under the guidance of Dr. Prem Kumar Gautam in the year 2021-22. and three students have been registered for Ph.D.

  2. • Soft skill programme was organized by department of Botany.

  3. • Faculty prepare students for Avishkar. Every year 2 to 3 groups participate in the programme.

  4. • The department conducts seminar for B. Sc. & M.Sc. students

  5. • Mushroom cultivation programme is on the floor. soon mushroom culture will be one of the important activity of the department

  6. • B.Sc. Botany and M. Sc. Botany student regularly there taken for field visits as per their scheduled syllabus.

  7. • Botanical Garden and green house were renovated in the year 2022-23

  8. • flora of the in GTP Campus was completed

  9. • Student of Pharmacy Collage visited our Botanical Garden and our staff members tried their level best to explain them about flora in botanical garden.

  • • Student of Pharmacy Collage visited our Botanical Garden and our staff members tried their level best to explain them about flora in botanical garden.

  • • Ashish Bharat Valvi was awarded with Ph. D degree by KBCNMU under the guidance of Dr. Prem Kumar Gautam in the year 2021-22.

  • • One student Secured 2nd Rank at university level in the year 2021-22

Botany is a field of study that focuses on the scientific study of plants, their structure, function, growth, evolution, and interactions with the environment. Botany students develop a strong foundation in plant biology, ecology, genetics, physiology, and taxonomy, among other related disciplines. This comprehensive knowledge opens up a range of career opportunities for botany students. Here are some potential career paths:

Botany has a large scope in the public and private sectors. The course is highly in demand in the current situation and because of the high demand for professionals well-learned of the concepts of botany. Salary offered depends on the job profile of the candidate applying. Some of the job opportunities for degree holders in this are as under:

  • • Ecologist

  • • Plant Biochemist

  • • Researcher

  • • Park Ranger

  • • Botanist

  • • Nursery or Green House manager

  • • Farming consultant

  • • Paleobotanist

  • • Plant Taxonomist

  • • Plant Ecologist

  • • Plant Geneticist

  • • Environmental Consultant

  • • Conservation Scientist

  • • Horticulturist

STAFF LIST

Sr.No. Name of Teacher Designation Qualification Attachment
1 Dr. Prem Kumar Gautam Assistant Professor and Head M.Sc., Ph.D.
CV
2 Dr. Sameera Ahrar Ahmad Assistant Professor M. Sc, Ph.D., B.Ed.
CV
3 Jayshree subhash Nayka Assistant Professor M.Sc., NET
CV