Kalpavriksha (Departmental Festival)
18th January 2024, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 18th January 2024. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 1 & 2 sponsored by Zoot Digital and Biren Daftary Biology. The fest consisted of two events Green Genius Gala and Artistic Botany Blitz and a stall named as the Blossom Bazaar.
Kalpavriksha (Departmental Festival)
18th January 2024, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - ‘Kalpavriksha’ on 18th January 2024. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 1 & 2 sponsored by Zoot Digital and Biren Daftary Biology. The fest consisted of two events Green Genius Gala and Artistic Botany Blitz and a stall named as the Blossom Bazaar.
ICBBBF 2023
1st December 2023, Botany Department
International Conference on Biology, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology of Fungi was organised on the 1st and 2nd of December, 2023, by the Department of Botany, SIES ASCS, in collaboration with Association of Fungal Biologists. The total number of participants registered was 120 out of which 80 attended and about 24 joined online. The total number of abstracts received was 72: 36 for oral and 36 for poster. 23 presented in person and 10 presented using virtual mode. The total number of posters presented were 32 out of 36.
Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture
2nd September 2023, Botany Department
Conducted Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture for TYBSc and MSc students
Conducted Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture for TYBSc and MSc students
2nd September 2023, Botany Department
Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture
Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects
25th August 2023, Botany Department
Expert Talk: Academia to Industry Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects was conducted by Dept of Botany for FY, SY, TY And MSc Students. Name of Resource Person: Mr. Pranil Parab
Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects
25th August 2023, Botany Department
Expert Talk: Academia to Industry – Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects was conducted by Dept of Botany for FY, SY, TY And MSc Students. Name of Resource Person: Mr. Pranil Parab
Excursion to Palasdhari
17th August 2023, Botany Department
A one-day excursion to this place was conducted for the students of SYBSc, TYBSc, M.Sc.-I and II as per their curriculum.
Excursion to Palasdhari
17th August 2023, Botany Department
A one-day excursion to this place was conducted for the students of SYBSc, TYBSc, M.Sc.-I and II as per their curriculum.
Botanica 75 - Azadi Amrut Mohotsav Celebration
15th August 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized an event Botanica 75 to celebrate Azadi Amrut Mohotsav. As a part of the event, posters display on 75 commercial Indian crops, 75 Ayurvedic plants of Indian origin, 75 job opportunities in botany and plant- exhibition were arranged. A book entitled 75 important trees of Mumbai was also published by the department.
Hydroponics Workshop
28th July 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a Demo-workshop on Hydroponic cultivation of crops for students of TYBSc Horticulture. It included a theory session followed by demonstration. Name of Resource Persons: Mr. Shivaji Patange.
One extra Credit course on Tree Appreciation (1-4 May 2023)
1st May 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a Choice-based One extra Credit course on Tree Appreciation from 1 st May 2023 to 4 th May 2023. The course duration was 15 to 20 hours, comprising of field visits, lecture sessions and assessment.
Mentoring of students
30th April 2023, Botany Department
Students across all batches of UG and PG Botany were mentored by the faculty of Botany department and the discussion was based on academic concerns. Suitable suggestions were provided and students were guided accordingly.
Competitive Exam Guidance Lecture
1st March 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized three guidance lectures on competitive exams like NET, SET, PET, GATE, etc. for Postgraduate Botany students. It oriented them about the strategy to study for these exams and the simple tricks to clear them. It clarified most of the doubts related to the same.
Competitive Exam Guidance Lecture
1st March 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized three guidance lectures on competitive exams like NET, SET, PET, GATE, etc. for Postgraduate Botany students. Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Mahavir Gosavi, Ms. Snehal Unde and Mrs. Sakshi.
Excursion to Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli
22nd February 2023, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the M.Sc. Botany students were taken to the Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli in order to impart awareness regarding mangrove ecosystem. This Centre is located among the Airoli mangroves and aims towards conserving the mangrove ecosystem as well as spread knowledge about the biodiversity and importance of mangroves to the common people. The students were thrilled to walk among the mangrove plants and observe their diversity as well as adaptive features.
Excursion to Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli, Nav
22nd February 2023, Botany Department
M.Sc. Botany students were taken to the Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli in order to impart awareness regarding mangrove ecosystem. Faculty- Dr. V. Vishnuprasad, Miss Snehal Unde, Miss Vinaya Patil, Miss Sandra Balakrishnan, Miss Ruchika Dani
Myco-Drug Development and Future Prospects of Fungal Systematics
18th February 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Association of Fungal Biologists, organized a national webinar on Myco-Drug Development and Future Prospects of Fungal Systematics. Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Sanjai Saxena, Dr. Belle Damodara Shenoy,
Career Prospects and Higher studies in Botany
13th February 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized career guidance lecture for SYBSc
and TYBSc Botany students through hybrid mode. The students were given clear picture about future scope of botany in career management as well as in higher studies in India and abroad. It made them aware about the various opportunities after graduating in botany and guided them about different career options available after graduation and post-graduation in the subject.
Lecture on Career Prospects and Higher studies in Botany
13th February 2023, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized career guidance lecture for SYBSc and TYBSc Botany students through hybrid mode. Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Mahavir Gosavi, Mrs. Ashwini Deshpande, Dr. Neeraja Tutakne and Dr. V. Vishnuprasad.
Visit to Friends of the Trees - Vegetable, Fruit, and Flower sho
11th February 2023, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the T.Y.B.Sc. Botany Applied Component (Horticulture) students were taken to the Annual Vegetable, Fruit, and Flower show at D. G. Ruparel College. This show is organized by "National Society of the Friends of the Trees' to showcase various fruit trees, vegetables, and flowering plants to the common man. Aspects of lendscaping, conservation and eco friendly living are also explored in this show. Various compctitions like plant identification, landscaping, best out of waste, fruit & vegetable carving, flower arrangement, bonsai making, etc. are also conducted to spread awareness among the masses. There are many stalls set up towards the end of the exhibition which sell pots, plants, gardening equipment, etc. where one can purchase their gardening requirements.
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Botanical Gifts Exhibition cum Sale
11th February 2023, Botany Department
TYBSc Botany students participated in exhibition stall on the theme of Botanical Gifts organized by Friends of Tree organization at D. G. Ruparel College, Matunga.
Visit to Friends of the Trees Vegetable, Fruit, and Flower sho
11th February 2023, Botany Department
The T.Y.B.Sc. Botany Applied Component (Horticulture) students were taken to the Annual Vegetable, Fruit, and Flower show organized by National Society of the Friends of the Treesat D. G. Ruparel College
Botanical Gifts -Exhibition cum Sale
10th February 2023, Botany Department
TYBSc Botany students participated in exhibition stall on the theme of "Botanical Gifts' organized by Friends of Tree organization at D. G. Ruparel College, Matunga. The students enjoyed the event and learnt to prepare eco-friendly planters, seed packets, seed-bombs, hanging baskets, face packs, resin-art bio-jewelry, etc.
Bridge course for Semester-II
6th February 2023, Botany Department
The motive behind this course was to bridge the gap of knowledge in the field of plant morphology and to give students an overall idea for floral sectioning, slide preparations and identification of floral parts.
Visit to BMC Flower show at Byculla Rani Baug
4th February 2023, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the T.Y.B.Sc. Botany Applied component (Horticulture) students were taken to the annual fruit and flower show at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, Byculla to familiarize the students to common fruiting and flowering plants used in day-to-day life. This show is organized by the Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Palika annually to spread awareness about plants among the masses.
Visit to BMC Flower show at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, Bycu
4th February 2023, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the T.Y.B.Sc. Botany Applied component (Horticulture) students were taken to the annual fruit and flower show at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, Byculla to familiarize the students to common fruiting and flowering plants used in day-to-day life.
Kalpavriksha (Departmental Festival)
2nd February 2023, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival Kalpavriksha' on 2nd February 2023. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 2 & 3 including the corridor area outside the labs from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The fest consisted of two events and three stalls.
Kalpavriksha (Departmental Festival)
2nd February 2023, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 2nd February 2023. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 2 & 3. The fest consisted of two events and three stalls.
Excursion to Karnala Sanctuary and Go Green Nursery, Karnala
25th January 2023, Botany Department
As a part of curriculum, the excursion to a forest area makes the students aware about the distribution and growth patterns of plants in the wild. Besides, visit to a nursery showcases the various aspects of nursery management as a branch of horticulture.
Excursion to Karnala Sanctuary and Go Green Nursery, Karnala
25th January 2023, Botany Department
Students of SYBSc, TYBSc, M.Sc. Botany were taken to excursion to Karnala Sanctuary and Go Green Nursery to cretw awareness about the distribution and growth patterns of plants in the wild.
Excursion to Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Wai
5th January 2023, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the SYBSc and TYBSc Botany students were taken on field excursion to Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Wai.
Excursion to Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Wai
5th January 2023, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the SYBSc and TYBSc Botany students were taken on field excursion to Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani and Wai from 5th to 8th January 2023.
Departmental Newsletter -Gulmohar 2022 - 23
31st December 2022, Botany Department
The main objective was to motivate the students to come up with the online newsletter, "Gulmohar" for the department. It was organised under the broad objecuve of soft skill development and environmental awareness creation amongst the readers and volunteers.
Basket Farming workshop
24th December 2022, Botany Department
Workshop on Composting and Basket Farming for the students of Gotheghar Ashramshala
Composting and Basket Gardening Workshop
22nd December 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany conducted a 'Hands-on training workshop on Composting and Basket Farming' for the students of Gotheghar Ashramshala. They were assisted by a few SYBSC and TYBSc Botany students in organizing the training. The school students were provided with the materials required for carrying out composting and basket farming.
International Webinar in Celebration of World Fungus Day
2nd October 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Association of Fungal Biologists, proudly organized an international webinar on World Fungus Day. This highly anticipated event marked the inaugural activity of the Association of Fungal Biologists, bringing together experts and enthusiasts from around the world to delve into the fascinating world of fungal biotechnology and explore the potential of mushroom derived products in the field of cosmeceuticals.
International Webinar in Celebration of World Fungus Day
2nd October 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Association of Fungal Biologists, proudly organized an international webinar on World Fungus Day. Name of Resource Persons:Dr. Seshagiri Raghukumar,Dr. Susanna M. Badalyan
Fungal Photography Competition 2022: Mesmerising Fungi
2nd October 2022, Botany Department
The Mesmerising Fungi National Level photography competition was an exciting event held on World Fungus Day, 2nd October 2022, organised by the department of Botany in collaboration with Association of Fungal Biologists (AFB), bringing together photography enthusiasts and nature lovers from all corners of India.
National Level Fungal Photography Competition: Mesmerising Fungi
15th September 2022, Botany Department
The 'Mesmerising Fungi' photography competition was an exciting event held on World Fungus Day, 2nd October 2022, organised by the department of Botany in collaboration with Association of Fungal Biologists (AFB), bringing together photography enthusiasts and nature lovers from all corners of India. The competition was kept open to participants two weeks before the results were declared on World Fungus Day. The department also conducted Webinar lectures along with declaration of result for the photography competition on the same day.
Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture
10th September 2022, Botany Department
Conducted Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture for TYBSc and MSc students
Bridge Course for Semester-I
5th September 2022, Botany Department
The motive behind this course was to bridge the gap of knowledge in the field of microscopy and plant morphology.
Excursion to Palasdhari
16th August 2022, Botany Department
Palasdhari is a quaint village situated ahead of Karjat and has picturesque landscape with undulating land, small ponds and waterfalls. It forms a perfect location in the monsoon to observe rich diverse flora in the wild. A one-day excursion to this place was conducted for the students of SYBSC, TYBSc and M.Sc.-I as per their curriculum.
Excursion to Palasdhari
16th August 2022, Botany Department
A one-day excursion to Palasdhari was conducted for the students of SYBSc, TYBSc and M.Sc.-I as per their curriculum.
Azadi Amrut Mahotsav Celebration
12th August 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized an event 'Botanica 75' to celebrate Azadi Amrut Mohotsav from 12th to 15th August, 2022. As a part of the event, posters display on 75 commercial Indian crops, 75 Ayurvedic plants of Indian origin, 75 job opportunities in botany and plant exhibition were arranged. A book entitled 75 important trees of Mumbai' was also published by the department.
Excursion to Rani Baug, Byculla
9th August 2022, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the T.Y.B.Sc. Botany Applied Component (Horticulture) students were taken to the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Rani Baug) to observe various garden locations, landscaping techniques and plants in this unique garden. Rani Baug is a botanical garden and zoo located at Byculla, in the heart of Mumbai city. This garden houses many unique, rare, and exotic plants in addition to the rich local flora of the city. Few old and heritage trees are also planted in this garden which are more than a century old.
Excursion to Rani Baug, Byculla
9th August 2022, Botany Department
As a part of the curriculum, the T.Y.B.Sc. Botany Applied Component (Horticulture) students were taken to the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan (Rani Baug) t observe various garden locations, landscaping techniques and plants in this unique garden.
Hydroponics Workshop
28th July 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a Demo-workshop on Hydroponic cultivation of crops' for students ofTYBSC Horticulture. It included a theory session followed by demonstration. The resource person was Mr. Shivaji Patange.
Terrarium Workshop
8th July 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a hands-on training workshop on Terrarium making for students of TYBSC - Horticulture. It included theory session followed by hands-on experience.
Terrarium Workshop
8th July 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a hands-on training workshop on Terrarium making for students of TYBSc Horticulture. It included theory session followed by hands-on experience.rrarium Workshop.
Plant Week Celebration
1st July 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized "Plantation Week Celebration' from in which the plant-able seed cups of Spinach and Marigold prepared by TYBSC students were distributed to teachers for their home plantation.
Plant Week Celebration
1st July 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized Plantation Week Celebration from 1 st to 7th July 2022, in which the plant-able seed cups of Spinach and Marigold prepared by TYBSc students were distributed to teachers for their home plantation.
Publication of Departmental online newsletterGulmohar
1st July 2022, Botany Department
Publication of NewsletterGulmohar. It was organised under the broad objective of soft skill development and environmental awareness creation amongst the readers and volunteers. Three editions were published:- July 2022, August 2022, December 2022.
Summer training for Students
23rd May 2022, Botany Department
The participating students of M.Sc.-II Botany successfully
completed a Short-Term Training Program in ‘Plant Tissue Culture’
organized by KET’s Scientific Research Centre, from 12th May 2022 to
23rd May 2022.
Short Term Training Program
12th May 2022, Botany Department
It was organised under the broad objective of hands-on skill development and subject application among the participants. No. of Participants: 7 Details: The participating students of M.Sc.-II Botany successfully completed a Short-Term Training Program in Plant Tissue Culture organized by KETs Scientific Research Centre, from 12th May 2022 to 23rd May 2022.
Credit Course
10th May 2022, Botany Department
The One Credit Course on “Tree Appreciation” was conducted by
the Botany Department, which included one offline field visit to Rani
Bagh, Byculla on the 1st May, 2022 (Sunday) and eight online modules
from 7th May, 2022 to 10th May, 2022. These were followed by online
assessment of 40 marks in Google form format consisting of MCQ type
questions based on the modules conducted. The list of students who
completed the course successfully and earned extra one credit in Semester II
Credit Course
1st May 2022, Botany Department
Department of Botany conducted one-credit course on Tree Appreciation in blended mode on 1st May 2022 and 7th May to 10th May 2022. One offline field visit to Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Udyan, Byculla was organized on 1st May, 2022 which lasted for about three hours. Interesting features of the plants and their unique remarkable significance were highlighted to the student participants in simple understandable language, considering their non-Botany background. Online lectures with the help of powerpoint presentations were conducted by every faculty of the Botany department from 7th May to 10th May, which covered various aspects of the plant world, focussing mainly on the tree species. No. of Participants: 50
Departmental Newsletter – Gulmohar 2021 – 22 Report
30th April 2022, Botany Department
Department of Botany launched Departmental newsletter – “Gulmohar” at online level. 3 issues were published under the same.
RUSA sponsored Skill-based Workshop on Organic Gardening
2nd March 2022, Botany Department
• To develop of hands-on skills among UG Botany students on organic kitchen gardening, microgreen cultivation, composting, medicinal plant cultivation, window gardening and organic control of pests and diseases.
• To motivate students towards using environment friendly practices required for plant cultivation in an urban set-up.
• To expose the participants towards career opportunities and consultancies in the field of organic gardening, for the development of entrepreneurial skills.
RUSA Sponsored: Skill-based Workshop on Organic Gardening
2nd March 2022, Botany Department
Four days skill-based workshop on organic gardening. Mrs. Bhakti Khot (Proprietor, NuTreeGrow Consultants) was the resource person. Each day consisted of 45 minutes lecture session followed by 15 minutes question answers cum interaction and 2 hours hands-on training. Location: Lab No. 2 Department of Botany, SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Autonomous), Sion(W). Participants: T. Y. B. Sc. (Applied Component Horticulture and Gardening students). No. of Registered participants: 22.
Departmental Festival Kalpavriksha 2021 22
24th February 2022, Botany Department
No. of Participants: 157 Department of Botany organized online celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 24th February 2022. It was held through MS Teams platform. Following inter-University events were conducted through the same: Kalpavriksha-Floral Melody (Plant Poem) Kalpavriksha-Paint to Bloom (Painting Event) Kalpavriksha-PlantArt (Sketching and Doodling) Kalpavriksha-Phytography (Creative event) Kalpavriksha-Plant-o-Mania (Guessing event) Kalpavriksha-Veggie Fest (Plant-based recipe)
guidance lecture on competitive exams
16th February 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized guidance
lecture on competitive exams like NET, SET, PET, GATE, etc. for
Postgraduate Botany students on Wednesday, 16
th February 2022 at
11.00am through hybrid mode. It was delivered by Dr. Mahavir Gosavi.
He was assisted by Ms. Snehal Unde and Mrs. Sakshi.
Competitive Exam Guidance Lecture
16th February 2022, Botany Department
The motive behind this was to orient postgraduate students about competitive exams and the strategy to study for the same and to clear them. No. of Participants: 20 The Department of Botany organized guidance lecture on competitive exams like NET, SET, PET, GATE, etc. for Postgraduate Botany students on Wednesday, 16th February 2022 at 11.00am through hybrid mode. It was delivered by Dr. Mahavir Gosavi. He was assisted by Ms. Snehal Unde and Mrs. Sakshi.
Utkarsha - Kalpavriksha 2021
15th February 2022, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized online celebration of Departmental festival - ‘Kalpavriksha’ on 15th February 2022. It was held through MS Teams platform. Following inter-University events were conducted through the same:
Kalpavriksha-Floral Melody (Plant Poem)
Kalpavriksha-Paint to Bloom (Painting Event)
Kalpavriksha-PlantArt (Sketching and Doodling)
Kalpavriksha-Phytography (Creative event)
Kalpavriksha-Plant-o-Mania (Guessing event)
Kalpavriksha-Veggie Fest (Plant-based recipe)
lecture on career guidance
15th February 2022, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized career guidance lecture entitled ‘Career Prospects in Botany’ for FYBSc, SYBSc and TYBSc Botany students on Tuesday, 15th February 2022 at 11.00am through hybrid mode. It was delivered by Dr. Mahavir Gosavi. He was assisted by Mrs. Ashwini Deshpande, Dr. Neeraja Tutakne and Dr. V. Vishnuprasad. The students were given clear picture about future scope of botany in career management as well as in higher studies in India and abroad.
Career Guidance Lecture
15th February 2022, Botany Department
The motive behind this lecture was to orient students from career point of view and give them basic clarity about career scope and higher study options in botany. No. of Participants: 95. The Department of Botany organized career guidance lecture entitled Career Prospects in Botany for FYBSc, SYBSc and TYBSc Botany students on Tuesday, 15th February 2022 at 11.00am through hybrid mode. It was delivered by Dr. Mahavir Gosavi. He was assisted by Mrs. Ashwini Deshpande, Dr. Neeraja Tutakne and Dr. V. Vishnuprasad. The students were given clear picture about future scope of botany in career management as well as in higher studies in India and abroad.
Bridge course
21st October 2021, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organised an online
Bridge course, entitled “Study of parts of microscope” for FYBSc students
on 20th and 21st October 2021 through MS Teams platform.
Bridge course - Microscopy, Morphology of Flowering Plants
20th October 2021, Botany Department
Department of Botany conducted one bridge course per semester in online mode through MS Teams platform. The details of the bridge courses were as follows.
o Semester-I – Study of parts of microscope (20th & 22nd October 2022)
o Semester-II – Morphology of flowering plants (28th January & 2nd February 2022)
Powerpoint presentations were shown for better understanding of the concepts related to light microscope and dissection microscope in the first semester and morphological aspects of angiosperms in the second semester. A glossary of important terminologies was provided to the students for reference.
Bridge Course - I: Study of Parts of Microscope
20th October 2021, Botany Department
The motive behind this course was to bridge the gap of knowledge in the field of microscopy and plant morphology and giving the students overall idea for section cutting, slide preparations, and microscope adjustments. Class: FYBSc Botany No. of Participants: 58. Methodology/Details: The Department of Botany organised an online Bridge course, entitled Study of parts of microscope for FYBSc students on 20th and 21st October 2021 through MS Teams platform.
Departmental Newsletter Gulmohar 2021 22
1st September 2021, Botany Department
The main objective was to motivate the students to come up with the online newsletter, Gulmohar for the department. It was organised under the broad objective of soft skill development and environmental awareness creation amongst the readers and volunteers. No. of Participants in Editorial team: 11. Department of Botany launched Departmental newsletter Gulmohar at online level. Following issues were published under the same: Gulmohar Newsletter September 2021 Gulmohar Newsletter December 2021 Gulmohar Newsletter April 2022
Environmental Awareness Week Celebration
12th June 2021, Botany Department
On Diamond Jubilee of the College, the Department of Botany celebrated ‘Environmental awareness week’ from 5th June to 12th June. Three competitions were held during environmental awareness week.
• Essay writing competition: The participants were supposed to write essay on anyone topic from the three. 1000 – 1200 words were expected in essay. Topics for essay competition were My role in environment conservation, Impact of climate change on Himalayas, Impact of lockdown on environment.
• Poster making competition: The participants were supposed to make a poster using their own creativity. For poster three topics were provided - Ecotourism and Urban forestry, Green energy resources, Mangrove ecosystem in India.
• Quiz competition: The quiz competition was conducted through google form. Topic for quiz competition was We and our environment.
Environmental Week Celebration
5th June 2021, Botany Department
On Diamond Jubilee of the College, the Department of Botany celebrated ‘Environmental awareness week’ from th June to 12th June. Three competitions were held during environmental th June to 12th June. Three competitions were held during environmental 5th June to 12th June. Three competitions were held during environmental awareness week. Essay writing, Poster Making and Quiz Competitions were organised.
Environmental Awareness Week Celebration
5th June 2021, Botany Department
The motive behind this was to create awareness about environmental issues amongst students. No. of Participants: 130 On Diamond Jubilee of the College, the Department of Botany celebrated Environmental awareness week from 5th June to 12th June 2021. Three competitions were held during environmental awareness week: Essay Writing, Poster Making and Quiz Competition
Botany Newsletter - Gulmohar January 2021
30th May 2021, Botany Department
Department of Botany launched Departmental newsletter – “Gulmohar” at online level. Following issues were published under the same:
Gulmohar Newsletter – January 2021
Gulmohar Newsletter – March 2021
Gulmohar Newsletter – May 2021
Plantuiz - Gulmohar Newsletter Quiz
29th May 2021, Botany Department
The aim of event was to sensitize students and develop awareness about plant world and its significance. No. of Participants: 91 On Diamond Jubilee of the College, the Department of Botany organized a quiz competition event entitled PLANTUIZ 2021 on 29th May 2021. It was held online through MS teams platform.
Plantuiz Competition
29th May 2021, Botany Department
On Diamond Jubilee of the College, the Department of Botany organized a quiz competition event entitled 'PLANTUIZ 2021' on 29th May 2021. It was held online through MS teams platform.
Credit course on ‘Tree Appreciation’
7th May 2021, Botany Department
Department of Botany conducted one-credit course on ‘Tree Appreciation’ in blended mode on 1st May 2022 and 7th May to 10th May 2022. One offline field visit to Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Udyan, Byculla was organized on 1st May, 2022 which lasted for about three hours. Interesting features of the plants and their unique remarkable significance were highlighted to the student participants in simple understandable language, considering their non-Botany background. Online lectures with the help of powerpoint presentations were conducted by every faculty of the Botany department from 7th May to 10th May, which covered various aspects of the plant world, focussing mainly on the tree species
Departmental Festival Kalpavriksha 2020 21
11th February 2021, Botany Department
It was organised under the broad objective of soft skill development and awareness creation amounts participants and volunteers. No. of Participants: 130 Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 11th February 2021. It was held online through MS Teams platform. Following inter-University events were conducted through the same: Kalpavriksha-Botanic Heaven (Garden Designing) Kalpavriksha-Chip-Chop Create (Vegetable & Fruit carving) Kalpavriksha-Plantfie Kalpavriksha-Green Label- Plantify Kalpavriksha-Phtygyaan-Botany Quizzaria Kalpavriksha-Florathon
Kalpavriksha - 2021
11th February 2021, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - ‘Kalpavriksha’ on 11th February 2021. It was held online through MS Teams platform. Following inter-University events were conducted through the same:
Kalpavriksha-Botanic Heaven (Garden Designing)
Kalpavriksha-Chip-Chop Create (Vegetable & Fruit carving)
Kalpavriksha-Plantfie
Kalpavriksha-Green Label- Plantify
Kalpavriksha-Phtygyaan-Botany Quizzaria
Kalpavriksha-Florathon
Botany MSI International Webinar 8
7th February 2021, Botany Department
Theme: Awareness of trends in technology. Number of Participants: 294. Methodology/Details: Department of Botany organised an International Webinar on Molecular communication across the fungus host interface in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 7th February 2021 from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Eminent mycologist, Dr. Naweed Naqvi, Temasek Senior investigator and Professor (Adj.), Temasek Life Science Laboratory, 1 Research Link, NUS, Singapore accepted the invite to be the guest speaker.
Botany – MSI International Webinar – 8
7th February 2021, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised an International Webinar on “Molecular communication across the fungus – host interface” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 7th February 2021 from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Eminent mycologist, Dr. Naweed Naqvi, Temasek Senior investigator and Professor (Adj.), Temasek Life Science Laboratory, 1 Research Link, NUS, Singapore accepted the invite to be the guest speaker.
Botany MSI International Webinar 7
13th January 2021, Botany Department
Theme of Awareness of trends in technology. Number of Participants: 227 Methodology/Details: Department of Botany organised an International Webinar on Xylaria in an Ecuadorian cloud forest: Ecology, Diversity and Conservation Aspects in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Wednesday, 13th January 2021 from 6.30 pm to 8.00pm. Eminent mycologist, Dr. Roo Vandegrift, Ph.D., Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Oregon, Eugene accepted the invite to be the guest speaker.
Botany – MSI International Webinar – 7
13th January 2021, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised an International Webinar on “Xylaria in an Ecuadorian cloud forest: Ecology, Diversity and Conservation Aspects” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Wednesday, 13th January 2021 from 6.30 pm to 8.00pm. Eminent mycologist, Dr. Roo Vandegrift, Ph.D., Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Oregon, Eugene accepted the invite to be the guest speaker.
Departmental Newsletter Gulmohar 2020 21 Report
1st January 2021, Botany Department
The main objective was to motivate the students to come up with the online newsletter, Gulmohar for the department. It was organised under the broad objective of soft skill development and awareness creation amongst the readers and volunteers. No. of Participants in Editorial team: 11 Department of Botany launched Departmental newsletter Gulmohar at online level. Following issues were published under the same: Gulmohar Newsletter January 2021 Gulmohar Newsletter March 2021 Gulmohar Newsletter May 2021
Botany MSI National Webinar 5
6th December 2020, Botany Department
Theme: Awareness of trends in technology. Number of Participants: 301. Methodology/Details: Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on Diversity and taxonomy of Fungi in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 6th December 2020 from 10.00 am to 11.00am. The guest speaker was eminent mycologist, Professor Dr. C. Manoharachary, Honorary NASI Senior Scientist, Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Botany MSI National Webinar 6
6th December 2020, Botany Department
Theme: Awareness of trends in technology. Number of Participants: 301. Methodology/Details: Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on Diversity of Marine fungi and their Biotechnological potential in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 6th December 2020 from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The guest speaker was eminent mycologist, Dr. V. Venkateswara Sarma, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondichery University, R. V. Nagar, Kalapet, Pondichery.
Botany – MSI National Webinar – 5
6th December 2020, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on “Diversity and taxonomy of Fungi” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 6th December 2020 from 10.00 am to 11.00am. The guest speaker was eminent mycologist, Professor Dr. C. Manoharachary, Honorary NASI Senior Scientist, Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
Botany – MSI National Webinar – 6
6th December 2020, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on “Diversity of Marine fungi and their Biotechnological potential” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 6th December 2020 from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The guest speaker was eminent mycologist, Dr. V. Venkateswara Sarma, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondichery University, R. V. Nagar, Kalapet, Pondichery.
Botany MSI National Webinar 4
8th November 2020, Botany Department
Theme: Awareness of trends in technology. Number of Participants: 128. Methodology/Details: Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on Medical Mycology in India in association with Mycological Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 8th November 2020 from 10.00 am to 11.30pm. Eminent mycologist, Dr. Harish C. Gugnani, Retired Professor, Medical Microbiology, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany – MSI National Webinar – 4
8th November 2020, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on “Medical Mycology in India” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 8th November 2020 from 10.00 am to 11.30pm. Eminent mycologist, Dr. Harish C. Gugnani, Retired Professor, Medical Microbiology, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany MSI National Webinar 3
30th October 2020, Botany Department
Theme: Awareness of trends in technology. Number of Participants: 192. Methodology/Details: Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on Trichoderma virens - A tale of two mutants in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Friday, 30th October 2020 from 11.00 am to 12.30pm. Eminent mycologist, Professor Dr. Prasun Mukherjee, Head, Environmental Biotechnology Section and Group Leader, Agricultural Microbiology, Nuclear Agriculture and Biotechnology Division, BARC Trombay was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany – MSI National Webinar – 3
30th October 2020, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on “Trichoderma virens - A tale of two mutants” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Friday, 30th October 2020 from 11.00 am to 12.30pm. Eminent mycologist, Professor Dr. Prasun Mukherjee, Head, Environmental Biotechnology Section and Group Leader, Agricultural Microbiology, Nuclear Agriculture and Biotechnology Division, BARC Trombay was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany MSI National Webinar 2
20th September 2020, Botany Department
Theme of Awareness of trends in technology Number of Participants: 225 Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on Thrastochytrids: The saga of discovery and production of DHA, the essential PUFA of human nutrition in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 20th September 2020 from 11.00am to 12.30pm. renowned mycologist, Dr. Seshagiri Raghukumar, Chief Scientific Officer, Myko Tech Private Limited, Goa, was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany – MSI National Webinar – 2
20th September 2020, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on “Thrastochytrids: The saga of discovery and production of DHA, the essential PUFA of human nutrition” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Sunday, 20th September 2020 from 11.00am to 12.30pm. renowned mycologist, Dr. Seshagiri Raghukumar, Chief Scientific Officer, Myko Tech Private Limited, Goa, was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany MSI National Webinar 1
29th August 2020, Botany Department
It was organised under the theme of Awareness of trends in technology. The objective of holding the webinar series was to inspire the student community and teachers fraternity for Mycology research. Number of Participants: 138 Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on Prospects of culture collections in research and developments with special reference to NFCCI, in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Saturday, 29th August 2020 from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Eminent research scientist, Dr. S. K. Singh, Scientist F, Biodiversity and Paleobiology Department, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, was invited as the guest speaker.
Botany – MSI National Webinar - 1
29th August 2020, Botany Department
Department of Botany organised a National Webinar on “Prospects of culture collections in research and developments with special reference to NFCCI” in association with Mycolgical Society of India, (Mumbai Unit). It was held online through MS Teams platform on Saturday, 29th August 2020 from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. Eminent research scientist, Dr. S. K. Singh, Scientist F, Biodiversity and Paleobiology Department, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, was invited as the guest speaker.
Departmental activities 2019-2020
25th April 2020, Botany Department
Report of departmental activities conducted in the academic year 2019-2020
Botany Department Report- 2018-2019
25th April 2020, Botany Department
Report of Departmental activities conducted during the academic year 2018-2019
Botany Department Newsletter 'Gulmohar'
27th February 2020, Botany Department
The first ever issue of Gulmohar newsletter of Botany department was inaugurated by Dr. Uma Shankar, Principal, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) on 27th of February 2020.
Horticultural World Guest Lecture
28th February 2019, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a guest lecture on the topic Horticultural World for students of SYBSc and TYBSc Botany. The event aimed to give an overview of the horticultural world to the students and highlight its significance. Location: Laboratory No. 1, SIES ASCS (Autonomous) Target audience/participants with expected number: 38 Date of the activity: 28th February 2019 from 12.00 noon to 1.00pm Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Ekata Mehta, Horticulturist and Consultant, Bhumi Landscaping Solutions, Mumbai.
Landscape Gardening Workshop
28th February 2019, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized a demo-workshop on Landscape Gardening for students of TYBSc Horticulture. It included a theory session followed by a demonstration of landscaping. The event aimed to give comprehensive account of landscaping to the students & demonstrate the steps involved in indoor and outdoor landscaping using the appropriate flora and garden feature models. Location: Lab No. 2, SIES ASCS (Autonomous) Target audience/participants with expected number: 28 Date of the activity: 28th February 2019 from 8.30am to 11.30am Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Shyam Palkar, Assistant Professor, D. G. Ruparel College, Matunga (W) Mumbai.
Career Prospects and Higher studies in Botany
25th February 2019, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized career guidance lecture for SYBSc and TYBSc Botany students. The students were given clear picture about future scope of botany in career management as well as in higher studies in India and abroad. This lecture aimed to guide students from a career point of view and give them perspectives on career scope and higher studies in botany. Location: Lab. No. 2 Target audience/participants with expected number: 25 Date of the activity: Monday, 25th February 2019 at 2.00pm Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Mahavir Gosavi, Mrs. Ashwini Deshpande, Dr. Neeraja Tutakne and Dr. V. Vishnuprasad.
Competitive Exam Guidance Lecture
21st January 2019, Botany Department
The Department of Botany organized three guidance lectures on competitive exams like NET, SET, PET, GATE, etc. for Postgraduate Botany students. The objective of this lecture was to orient the postgraduate students about competitive exams and the strategy to study for the same and to clear them. Location: Lab. No. 5, SIES ASCS (Autonomous) Target audience/participants with expected number: 10 Date of the activity: Monday, 21st January 2019 at 12.00 noon. Name of Resource Persons: Dr. Mahavir Gosavi, Ms. Snehal Unde and Mrs. Sakshi.
Departmental Festival - Kalpavriksha 2019
2nd January 2019, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 2nd January 2019. It was held in biology laboratory 2 and Room No, 2 from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The fest consisted of two events viz., Bio-art and Bio-fun intercollegiate competitions. A Health food mela was also organized by the volunteers to sell various healthy foods in fusion forms prepared by the volunteers. Fusion food items like nutritious Chana chaat, tangy lemonade and refreshing kokum sharbat were really relished by the attendees as well as participants. It was organized under the broad objective of soft skill development, subject application and awareness creation among the participants and volunteers. Location: Biology Laboratory & Room No. 2, SIESASCS (Autonomous) Target audience/participants with expected number: 170 Date of the activity: 2nd January 2019
Amritsar, Chandigardh and Manali Excursion Report 2018-19
19th December 2018, Botany Department
The broad objective of conducting this visit was to introduce the students to the local as well as exotic flora of North India. It was also aimed to expose students to research institutes, horticultural industries, and rose garden of Chandigarh and Manali. Location: Amritsar, Chandigardh and Manali Target audience/participants with expected number: Students: 50; Faculty: 2 Date of the activity: 19th to 27th December 2018
Departmental Festival Kalpavriksha 2018
15th December 2018, Botany Department
Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 15th December 2018. It was held in room no. 2, ground floor, from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The fest consisted of two events viz., Bio-art and Bio-games intercollegiate competitions. Art-Mela, the exhibition cum sale of plants and plant products, was also organized. All the exhibits were prepared by the students of Botany from FY, SY and TYBSc classes. It included the sale of Artistic handmade bookmarks, decorative envelopes, greeting cards, dry-fruit chocolates, and fruit preserves. It was organized under the broad objective of soft skill development, subject application and awareness creation among the participants and volunteers. Location: Biology Laboratory, SIESASCS (Autonomous) Target audience/participants with expected number: 170 Date of the activity: 15th December 2018
Botanical Excurssion to Bangaluru - Mysuru
19th December 2016, Botany Department
A long excursion to Bangaluru Mysuru was also arranged from 19th to 23rd December 2016 for UG and PG students.
Kalpavriksha 2016
19th September 2016, Botany Department
Departmental Botany festival Kalpavriksha was organized on 19th & 20th September 2016 during Utkarsha. In this festival, competitions such as paper quilling jewellery, biorangoli, Pehchan kaun?, Essay writing and Bio-games like Selfie hunt, Poke hunt, Sense your senses were arranged. Exhibition cum sale of Book marks, envelopes, greeting cards, chocolates, nursery plants, etc. was also organized. During Kalpavriksha, the students got platform to show their skills and creativity. The festival was attended by more than 150 students.
Botanical Excurssion to Jijamata Udyan
9th July 2016, Botany Department
One day Botanical excursions were arranged to Jijamata Udyan, Mumbai on 9th July 2016 for UG and PG students.
Botanical Excurssion to Saguna Baug
28th January 2016, Botany Department
One day Botanical excursions were arranged to Saguna Baug, Karjat on 28th January 2016 for UG and PG students.
excursion to kalyani resort, virar
24th January 2016, Botany Department
field trip for UG & PG students
Kalpavriksha 2015
7th September 2015, Botany Department
Bioart Mela – It was an inter and intra collegiate event which included 4 competitions, viz., Bio-rangoli, Bio-jewellery, Fruit and Vegetable carving and Poster making.
Biogames – It was an inter and intra collegiate event which included 3 botanical game competitions, viz., Botanicula, Sense your Senses and Selfi Hunt.
Exhibition cum sale of Plants and Plant Products –It included sell of Herbal cosmetics (Face-pack), Artistic handmade bookmarks, name tags, greeting cards, Dry-fruit Chocolates, Nursery plants. All the exhibits were prepared by FY, SY and TYBSc Botany students.
Garden Craft
28th July 2015, Botany Department
A value added course 'Garden Craft' was organized by Department of Botany on Tuesday, 28th July 2015 for the members of MSSI (Multiple Sclerosis Society of India), Sion. The course included demonstration of basic gardening practices to manage home gardens. Dr. Neeraja Tutakne worked as a resource person for the said workshop.
29th June 2015, Botany Department
A value added course 'Garden Craft' was organized by Department of Botany on Monday, 29th June 2015 for Adhata - Senior Citizen Club, Sion. The course included demonstration of basic gardening practices to manage home gardens. Dr. Neeraja Tutakne Worked as a resource person for the said workshop.
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