Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's

Loknete Vyankatrao Hiray Arts Science & Commerce College Panchavati, Nashik, (MS)

Awarded Best College & Affiliated To S. P. Pune University - Re-Accredited By NAAC With 'A+' Grade.

1.Research Centre details

a.Year of introduction

  • The Department of Botany was established in 1974 and has B.Sc.
    Botany (UG) and M.Sc. Botany (P.G) with specialization Plant.
    Ecology in 2020 Research centre .

    • Area of Research

    • Angiosperm and Taxonomy
    • Anatomy
    • Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
    • Ethnobotany and pharmacognosy
    • Phycology
    • Mycology and plant pathology
    • Taxonomy
    • Ethnobotany
    • Mycology
    • Phytochemistry
    • Plant physiology
    • Plant Morphology and Anatomy
    • Phytosociology

    Research Guides

    Sr. No. Name of the guide Year of recognition
    1 Prof. Dr. N. B. Pawar 16/09/2019
    2 Prof. Dr. S. B. Shisode 10/10/2019
    3 Dr. S. S. Tambe 16/07/2021
    4 Dr. J. T. Jadhav (Associate guide) 20/07/2021
    5 Dr. H. P. Shinde (Associate guide) 20/07/2021
    6 Dr. D. U. Ahire (Associate guide) 22/07/2021

    Ph.D Scholars Registered

    Sr. No. Name of the scholar Name of the guide Title of the thesis Degree awarded
    1 Mr. Wagh Atul Namdeo Prof. Dr. N. B.Pawar Ethnobotanical Studies of North-East Region from Nashik District(Maharashtra) Pre -Ph.D.Viva-voce Exam (26/07/2022)
    2 Mr. Sabale Suresh Ganpat Biodiversity of Freshwater Fungi from the Gangapur, Ozarkhed and Nandur-Madhyameshwar Dams of Nashik District (Maharashtra) Pursuing
    3 Ms. Kapadi Mangala Ramchandra Aero mycological Investigation on Zeamays and Glycine max Crops from Niphad Tehsil of Nashik District,Maharashtra Pursuing
    4 Mrs. Sonu Pralhadrao Chavan Prof. Dr. S. B.Shisode Algal Biodiversity of Dindori Taluka,District Nashik Pursuing
    5 Mr. Sachin Rajaram Bhangare Foliar Anatomical and Phytochemical Studies in Some Taxa of Family Asclepiadaceae Pursuing
    6 Mr. Balasaheb Shantilal Kale Algal Flora From Junnar Tehsil, Pune District (M.S.) Pursuing
    7 Mr. Aditya Bajirao Bhagat Morphological and Anatomical Studies of Some Species of Family Amaranthaceae Pursuing
    8 Mrs. Shruti Vilas Deshmukh Phytochemical Analysis of Some Sacred Plants from Nashik District Pursuing
    9 Mr. Chetan Sharad Sanap Foliar Anatomical Studies in Some Taxa of Family Moraceae Pursuing
    10 Mr. Prashant Vijayrao Patil Dr. S. S. Tambe Studies of Ethnobotany and Pharmacognosy of Some Medicinal Plants of Kalwan Taluka of Nashik District (Maharashtra) Pursuing
    11 Miss. Aditi Sunil Kale Phytochemical Analysis of Indigenous Traditional Medicinal Plants of Surgana Tehsil Pursuing
    12 Mr. Bhushan Shivaji Wagh Phytochemical constituents and ex-situ conservation of some endangered plants of North-West region of Nashik District (Maharashtra) Pursuing
    13 Study of Biochemical Profile of Some Medicinally Important Weeds of Maharashtra Mr. Rohit Rangnath Paithane Pursuing
    14 Miss. Deoyani Himmat Patil Dr. D. U. Ahire Associate guide Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity in Some Higher Cryptogams of Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary of Jalgaon in Maharashtra Pursuing
    15 Mrs. Mamta Satishrao Pawar Green Synthesis and Characterisation of Nanoparticles using Plant Extract and Effect as Nano fertilizer on Wheat and Mungbean Pursuing
    16 Miss. Jogdand Sakshee Dadasaheb Anatomical and Phytochemical Studies of Genus Chorchorus L. of Marathwada Region in Maharashtra Pursuing
    17 Mr. Sunil Deochand Shirole Phytochemical Profile of Pimpinellaheyneana (dc) Benth & Hook and Boswellia serrata Roxb. Of Nashik District Maharashtra Pursuing
    18 Mr. Akash Kiran Suryavanshi Dr. J. T. Jadhav Associate guide Phytochemical constituents of Bombax ceiba (L.) and Butea monosperma (lam.) Taub. Nashik Region Maharashtra Pursuing
    19 Miss. Kavita Papalal Jain Phytosociological Studies on the Vegetation of Erandol, Yaval and Wildlife sanctuary of Jalgaon in Maharashtra Pursuing
    20 Miss. Nikita Shivaji Deore Phytosociological studies of the Pimpelner and Sakri forest region of the Dhule district Pursuing
    21 Mr. Rahul Prabhakar Pawar Dr. H. P. Shinde Associate guide Studies on Floral Biology with Reference to Ecological and Conservational Aspect of Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & R. R. Fern Pursuing
    22 Mr. Pravin Dinkar Nikam Studies on Reproductive Biology, Phytochemical and Ecological Aspects of Ceropegia anjenerica Malpure et.al. Pursuing

    Research Project Completed

    Sr.No Principal Investigator Title of the Project Name of Funding Agency Duration Amount Sanctioned Remarks
    1 Dr.Shisode S.B Native Food and Medicinal Plants In Nasik District(Maharashtra.) UGC (WRO)Pune 2001-2003 45,000 Completed 2003
    2 Dr.Shisode S.B Morphological and Anatomical Studies in Dicotyledons, The Celastrales. II BCUD,SPPU Pune 2006-2008 1,50,000 Completed 2008
    3 Dr. Pawar N.B Biodiversity of marine fungi from union territory of Pondicherry UGC 2010-2012 140000 Completed

    Research paper Published

    Sr.no Name of teacher Title of Book Name of chapter National/International Year of Publication ISBN/ISSN Number Name of Publisher
    1 Prof.(Dr) S.B.Shisode Book Recent Advances in plants Sciences Comparative anatomical study of two Cordia species (Boraginaceae) from the Northern Western Ghats, India International 2022 ISSN:978-620-4-95435-6 LAMBERT Academic Publisher,Republic of Moldova,Europe
    2 Dr. S.S.Tambe Studies of root rot Diseases of Chick Pea and its Management BooK International 2019 ISBN- 978-620-0-32055-1 LAMBERT Academic Publisher,Republic of Moldova,Europe
    3 Dr. S.S.Tambe Medico-Bio-wealth of India Indigenous traditional knowledge on edible fruits of eastern Ghats International 2022 ISBN 978-81-952750-6-9 Ambika prasad Research Foundation,Odisha
    4 Dr. S.S.Tambe Advance in Horticulture Science Ethnobotanical Importance of Carica Papaya,Family Caricaceae International 2022 ISBN 978-93-93502-30-8 Integrated Publication,New Delhi

    Book and Chapters

    Sr.no. Name of the event Level Schedule Resource person’s details with topic Link
    1 Seminar:- Two days state level seminar on “Climate Change & Sustainability (CCS-2017) State level 24 th & 25 th January 2017 1. Dr. Dhanraj mane(Director of higher education,Govt. of Maharashtra, Pune)(Inaugurator & chief guest)

    2. Dr. Jay Shankar Pandey(Chief Scientist and Science Secretary Climate change, CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur)
    Topic:
     Climate Change & Sustainability

    3. Dr. S. N. Patil(Head Dept. of Geology School of Environmental Science, NMU Jalgaon)
    Topic:
     Climate change and ground water survey

    4. Prin. Dr. Kishor R. Pawar(Ex. Prin. Arts science & Commerce College, Satana,Nashik)
    Topic:
     Global warming

    5. Mr. Rajeev R. Chobe(Mumbai)
    Topic:
     Environmental pollution

    6. Mr. R. U. Patil(Regional officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Nashik)Inaugurator & chief guest)

    7. Dr. Pramodkumar Hiray(Asso. prof., Dept. of Geography,H.P.T. Arts & R.Y.K. Science college, Nashik)
    Topic:
     Rainfall of Nashik District & Climate Change

    8. Dr. M.P. Pagar(Asst. Prof., Dept. of Geography,L.V. H. College, Panchavati,Nashik)
    Topic:
     A visit to weather forecasting station (Dept. of Geography)

    9. Dr. M.R. Rameshkumar(Chief Scientist And AcSIR Coordinator, PhysicalOceanography, CSIR- National institute of Oceanography, Goa )
    Topic:
     Oceanography    		 Link
    2 Webinar :-One Day State Level Webinar on Biodiversity & Its Application State level 22 nd May 2021 Prin Dr. V. P. Mali(J. Watumull Sadhubella Girls College, Ulhasnagar, Thane)
    Topic: Biodiversity & Its Application
    		 Link
    3 Webinar :-One Day National Level Webinar on Ecosystem Restoration National level 05 th June 2021 1. Dr.Pratibha Tripathi(Asst. Prof. D A V College Kanpur.)
    Topic: “Ecosystem damage &how it can be restored”

    2. Dr.Vinod Shimpale(Asst. Prof. The New CollegeKolhapur.)
    		 Link
    4 Webinar :-One Day State level Webinar On “Clean Energy Resources, Energy Conservation and Solid Waste Management” State level 23th Sept.2021 Dr. N. S. Lingayat (Head, Electrical Engineering Department , Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University’s Institute of Petrochemical Engineering,Lonere-Raigad)
    Topic: “Clean Energy Resources”
    		 Link
    5 Webinar :-One Day State Level Webinar On“Wildlife Protection Act” State level 12 th Oct.2021 Mr. Ganeshrao Ambadas Zole(Assistant Conservator of Forest,Nasik)
    Topic: Wildlife Protection Act
    		 Link

    Research paper Published

    Sr.no Name of Faculty Number of Research publication Number of UGC-care listed/Scopus/WOS publication/ peer reviewed View Details
    1 Dr.Shisode S.B 9 9 View
    2 Dr. S.S. Tambe 18 10 View
    3 Dr. Pawar N.B View
    4 Mr. S.G. Sabale 2 2 View
    5 Mr. B.S. Kale 3 3 View

    A. Research Projects

    Name of the Project/ Endowment, Chairs Name of the Principal Investigator/Co-investigator Department of Principal Investigator Year of Award Amount Sanctioned Duration of the project Name of the Funding Agency Type (Government/non-Govt)
    Native Food & Medicinal Plants of Jalgaon District (Maharashtra.) Dr. S.B Shisode. Botany 2001-2003 45,000/ 2.Years UGC PUNE.7 Govt.
    Morphological & Anatomical Studies in DicotyledonS-The Celalastrales. II. Dr. S.B.Shisode. Botany. 2006-2008 1,50,000/ 2.Years BCUS,SPPU,Pune.7. Govt.

    B. Research Publications

    Title of paper Name of the author/s Name of journal Year of publication ISSN number Link to the recognition in UGC enlistment of the Journal
    The role of plants in sustainable agriculture and industry. Dr. S.B. Shisode. Vidyawarta 2020 2319-9318. view
    Covid-19, crisis and immune power improvement through yoga: a perspective. Dr. S.B. Shisode. (IJRCS) Intnl. Jrnl of Research Culture Soc. 2020 2456-6683. view
    Common names of Coconut (Cocos nucifera. L. Araceae): Some Indications On its Nativity. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Think India Journal 2019 0971-1260.
    Toponymic Common Plant Names: Indicators of Biodiversity and Potentials. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil I3, Biodiversity. Finland 2018 2490-0362.
    A Census of Tanniniferous and Gum Yielding Plants In Khandesh Region of Maharashtra. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Researchers World.(UGC.List.10509) Jan.2018. 2231-4172.
    Natural dye: Yielding Vegetables sources in Khandesh region (Maharashtra.) India. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Intrnl. J. of Adv. Res & Dev. 2017. 2445- 4030.
    Scientific Plant Names In Their Etymological & Ethno botanical Perspective Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Recent Scientific Research. 2015. 0976-3031. view
    Foliar Anatomical Studies In Some Hippocrateaceae (Sensu Stricto.) Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Life Sciences Leaflets. 2013. 2277-4297. view
    Taxonomic and Phylogenetic census of Celastrales: A Synthetic Review Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Current Botany. 2011 2220-4822. ------------------
    Petiolar Anatomy In Some Rhamnaceae Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Current Botany. 2011. 2220-4822. ------------------
    Study of foliar trichomes in some species of Hippocrateaceae. (Sensu Stricto) Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Indian Research Communication 2010 0973-9661. ------------------
    Study of foliar trichomes in some species of Hippocrateaceae. (Sensu Stricto) Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Indian Research Communication 2011. 0973- 9661. ------------------
    Remark on taxonomy and phylogeny of some disputed Celastralean taxa. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Indian Journal of Applied and Pure Biology. 2010 0970-2091. view
    Petiolar Anatomy In Some Rhamnaceae Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Current Botany 2011. 2220-4822 view
    Foliar Anatomical Studies in Some Species of Ziziphus Miller (Rhamnaceae) Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Deccan Current Science. 2010 0975- 3044 --------------
    The foliar epidermal studies in some Rhamnaceae Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Indian Journal of Applied and Pure Biology. 2008 0970-2091. --------------
    The Foliar Epidermal Study In Some Hippocrateaceae, With a Discussion On Its Taxonomic Position. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Flora And Fauna 2008 097-6920 --------------
    Petiolar Anatomy of some Celastrales. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Indian Journal of Applied and Pure Biology. 2008 0970- 2091. --------------
    Nodal anatomical studies in some Malvaceae Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil National Journal of life Sciences. 2006 0972-995X --------------
    Observation on Foliar Emergence In Some Rhamnaceae Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil National Journal of life Sciences. 2005 0972-995X --------------
    Further Observations on Foliar Trichomes in Celastraceae. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Advances in Biological Sciences 2005 2226-1559 --------------
    Nodal Anatomical Studies In Some Hippocrateaceae. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Journal of Swamy Botanical Club 2005 0256- 9493 --------------
    Nodal Anatomy of seedlings in some Rubiaceae. Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A.Patil Journal of Phytological Research 2005 0970-5767 --------------
    Foliar Epidermal Studies In Some Species of Boerhavia ( Nyctaginaceae) Dr. S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil Journal of Swamy Botanical Club 2004 0256- 9493 --------------
    The Foliar Epidermal Studies In Some Celastraceae S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil BRIS,JAST 2000 0971- 9563. --------------
    Nodal anatomical studies in some Celastrales S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil. Journal of Swamy Botanical Club 2000 0256- 9493 --------------
    Native Medicinal Plants of Jalgaon District (Maharashtra.) S.B. Shisode, Prof. D.A. Patil. Biojournal. 1993 0970-9444 --------------

    C. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Webinar organized

    Year Name of the workshop/Webinars/ seminar Number of Participants Date From – To Link to the Activity report on the website
    2017 Seminar on `Climate Change and Sustainability` 125. 24 & 25 th January, 2017. ---------------