Department Profile
About the Department
- The Botany department was established in 1968 with PUC (Pre University equivalent to Intermediate) as an evening college
- BSc (BZC) started in the year 1969 and was admitted to grant- in – aid since 1984.
Department Vision
- To explore and not to exploit the plant World
- The aim is to expose students’ talent with a global vision and worldwide employability
- The department imparts quality education and also encourages to have an entrepreneurship through courses like Horticulture, Bonsai, Identification of flora, flower arrangement etc in the field of plants
Department Mission
- To discover, maintain and transmit knowledge concerning basic plant biology and provide leadership in the biological Science
- To expand academic co-operation by offering new courses and upgrading programmes to a wider spectrum of students
- Our mission is to foster an environment of excellence by attracting and supporting the outstanding students, faculty and staff needed to sustain our vision
- We focus on the patterns and processes that enable predictive understanding of plants and their environments at local, regional and global scale leading to strengths in the areas of ecology, evolution, and systematics
Best Practices
- Eco Club
- Maintaining Botanical garden
- Cultivation and Awareness on Medicinal plants
- Energy Conservation Club
Uniqueness of the Department
- Maintenance of Herbarium and Herbarium collection
- Semester wise Projects to students in practicals
- Spring – Annual Seminar
- MoUs and Internships with esteemed organizations like ITC Earth Box, Sri Konda Lakshman Telangana State Horticulture University (SKLTSHU), Energy Conservation Mission Institute of Engineers, Sri GP Avens, Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Centre of Excellence for Fruits – Mulugu, Break Through Science Society, GDC Falaknuma, National Institute of Nutrition etc.
Innovative Practices
- Annual Eco Club News Letter – ANKURA
- Hand Book of Medicinal plants and Flora of the College Campus
- Article collection on recent trends in Plant Sciences
- Creating awareness to school children on importance of energy conservation as part of Energy Conservation Club
- Organizing field visit to Horticulture show
Programme Offered
B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology and Chemistry)
- Inter Disciplinary Courses
- Horticulture
- Bonsai
- Generic Elective (Semester V – Industrial Microbiology) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)
Semester I – Environmental Studies Semester II – Basic Computer Skills Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
- UGC Specified SEC I (Sem III) – Professional Skills
- UGC Specified SEC III (Sem IV) – Universal Human Values
- Department Specified SEC II (Sem III) Biofertilizers and Organic farming Or
Nursery and Gardening
- Department Specified SEC IV (Sem IV) – Mushroom Culture Technology
Or
Greenhouse Technology
B.Sc. (BZC)
Program Objectives (PO’s)
- The Biological Sciences undergraduate degree program aims to diversely train the students, enabling graduates to pursue careers or advanced degrees in life and health sciences, research, education, industry, or governmental work
- To master a broad set of biological and chemical knowledge concerning the fundamentals in these areas.
- To Develop a plan for professional growth and development
Programme Outcomes: (PO’s)
- Ability to build a strong foundation of knowledge in different disciplines of their study.
- Successfully perceive their career objectives in advanced education in professional in a scientific career in a government or industry, in a related career following graduation
- Ability to collaborate with others from different disciplines in the recognition that multidisciplinary approaches are necessary to address the major issues facing society
- To develop an attitude for working effectively and efficiently in any competitive environment
- Professional growth and development in independent learning and creativity
- Ability to Inculcate the Time Management, Work discipline, Skill in the students to strengthen their minds
- Participation in various activities to strengthen in Academic and also in other programmes
Program Specific Outcomes: (PSO’s)
- Apply the broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with indepth knowledge in at least one area of study, while demonstrating and understanding of the local and global contexts in which science is practiced;
- To apply the appropriate methods of research, investigation and design, to solve problems in science, Botany, Zoology,Chemistry
- To articulate the relationship between different science communities of practice, the international scope of science, and the contributions to their development that have been made by people with diverse perspectives, cultures and backgrounds;
- To evaluate the role of science, in current issues facing local and global communities
- B.Sc graduates can opt to join a postgraduate level degree programme in their respective field or subject to pursue further studies.
- After completing B.Sc. degree one can get employed different sectors in addition to scientific sectors, and seek out for career in research laboratories, Government corporations, banking and finance etc.
- Life Science Graduates can also find jobs in IT industry, Business, BPO, Marketing, Technical writing and so on.
Value Added / Certificate Courses
-
- Food Preservation and Canning
- Bonsai Introduction and Techniques
- Herbarium Techniques and Methodologies
Members in the Department
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Experience |
|
1. |
Teaching Staff |
Head of the Department (June 2017 onwards) Associate Professor in Botany |
24 Years |
| Dr. A.Pramila | |||
| 2. | Mrs. Bhuvaneshwari | Lecturer in Botany | 5 years |
|
3. |
Ms.Sree Sravani Reddy Profile link: | Lecturer in Botany | 1 year |
|
1. |
Non Teaching Staff |
Lab Attender |
23 years |
| Kaniya | |||
| 2 | Yadamma | Lab Attender | 18 years |
Composition of Board of Studies
| S.No | Name | Designation | |
| 1 | Dr.A.Pramila |
Associate Professor and Head Department of Botany |
Chairperson |
| 2 | Prof.B.Rama Devi | Head, Dept. of Botany, UCS, OU Campus | BOS-University Nominee |
| 3 | Prof. M.Aruna |
Department of Botany, Telangana University, Nizamabad |
Subject Expert |
| 4 | Prof.Maqbool | Head Dept. of Botany, MANUU | Subject Expert |
| 5 | Dr.M.Suneela |
Scientist, and EIACP Coordinator, EPTRI |
Industrialist |
| 6 | Mrs.K.SharathDeepika |
Lecturer, Dept. of Botany, TTWRDC, Medak |
Alumni |
- Paper Publications – 21
- Student Projects – Semester wise practical projects + Optional paper project
- Intercollegiate workshops/seminars organized – 11
- Guest Lectures organized – 11
- Outreach Activities
- Field Visit to esteemed institutions like CCMB, EPTRI, NIN, Agri Biotech Labs,
- Conducting training and internship programmes by collaborations,
- Herbarium Collection
- Visit to Horticulture show, Rashtrapathi Bhavan
- Student Exchange Programmes etc
Awareness Programmes
- World Environment Day, plantation program, clean and green programme Distribution of saplings, plastic free zone observed in the college campus,maintaining Botanical Garden
- Guest lectures organised on Environment awareness
- Awareness programs like making and sale Eco friendly Ganesh Idols, Survey and rally on Environment protection was organised.
- ”HARITHA HAARAM ” program organised by planting the trees and distribution of plants to the sister units of AMS and the staff. Haritha Haaram programme is being organized every year since 2015
- Biodiversity Walk in connection with International Biodiversity day
- Energy Conservation Awareness walk
- Various Competitions like Essay Writing, Elocution, Singing, Poetry, Rangoli attended Seminars
- Visiting other Schools and Colleges to spread awareness
- Organized OPEN HOUSE in the Department of Botany, in 2017-2018 and 2019- 2020
- Took part in Rally for Rivers campaign by Isha Foundation
- Organized Bonsai Worksop
- Organized Gandhi Bhavan Meetings in the college
- Organizing Classroom Seminars and Quizzes to the students
- Took part in programmes as part of Swatantra Bharata Swarnotsavalu
- Organized Guest lectures and extension lectures from eminent personalities
- Organized 3 minute videos mirror activity
Paper Presentations
|
S. No |
Date |
Paper Presentation |
International /National/State |
|
1 |
24th June 2018 |
Dr. A.Pramila presented a paper titled “A Case Study of Microbial Colonies Associated with Non-Rhizophere soil, Rhizophere soil, Rhizolane and Phylloplane of |
International |
| Amaranthus viridisand Hibiscus cannabinus in relation to Field and Market in the 3rd International Conference on Innovative trends in Engineering, Applied Science & Management (ICITEASM-2018) and published a paper in JETIR, volume Volume 5, Issue 6, ISSN -2349-5162. | |||
|
2 |
06 & 07th Dec 2019 |
Dr.A.Pramila attended and Presented a paper on the topic “To examine the fungal colonies isolated from the different media and fungal species isolated from the different ecological niches of Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus from field and market” in the International Conference on Innovations and Applications in Basic and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development 2019 at St.Pious Degree & PG College, Nacharam. |
International |
|
3 |
30th May 2018. | Attended National Seminar on Current Issues and Challenges in Plant Sciences – 2018 organized by Dept of Botany, O.U; at PGRRCDE Auditorium. |
National |
|
4 |
8th-9th Apr 2022 |
Presented a paper titled “Germination study of the plants Trigonella foenum-graecum and Vigna radiate(L.)R.Wilczek contamination with heavy metals in the soil” in the two day national conference (bimodal) organized by Gurunanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Matunga, Mumbai.. |
National |
|
5 |
7-9th Feb 2024 |
Presented a paper titled The Fungal species and Fungal numbers associated with Non-Rhizosphere soil of Spinacea oleracea (L.) during Kharif and Rabi Seasons” in the day international conference on Advances in Plant Sciences for Sustainable Development at Dept. of Botany, OU. |
International |
Poster Presentations
| SNo | Date | Poster Presentation |
International/ National/State |
| 1 | 22-24th Dec 2018 | Dr.A.Pramila presented a poster on the Topic The Study of fungal species isolated from Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus in relation to Field and Market at TS Science Congress at NIT Warangal. | National |
| 2 |
11-13th Dec 2019 |
Dr.A.Pramila presented a poster on the topic “Women in Climate Change” in the XIV Triennial National Conference of IWSA on Women led Science, Technology and Inovation at ICMR National Institution of Nutrition, Hyderabad |
National |
| 3 | 29th-30th Dec 2021. | Dr.A.Pramila presented a poster on the topic Effect of herbicides on Agronomical Characters in Alternanthera sessilis in the National Seminar on Exploring Emerging Techniques in Plant Sciences organized by Vaagdevi Degree and PG College, Hanmakonda | National |
As Resource Person
|
S. No |
Date |
Resorce Person |
Internatio nal/Natio nal/State |
|
1 |
2022-23 |
Dr.A.Pramila has been the State Level Evaluator of Jignasa Student Study Projects in Botany for the academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24, and received the certificate from Comissionerate of Collegiate Education ( CCE), Govt. Of Telangana. |
State |
|
2 |
7th and 8th Dec 2017 |
Invited as judge for the poster session of two-day National conference on plant Science research – Current Status and Future Challenges 2017- NCPSCFC at OUCW, Koti, Hyd |
National |
|
3 |
28th Oct 2017 |
Chaired Session in National Seminar “Soft Skills through Literary Contexts” organized by Department of English at AMS ASCW. |
National |
|
4 |
10 Mar 2020 |
Invited as guest faculty to deliver a lecture on Biotechnology and Its Applications in recombinant DNA Technology at Little Flower Degree College, Uppal |
State |
|
5 |
16th Sep 2022 |
Invited as a speaker for SRISHTI 2020 – A National Level Webinar on Ozone Layer Depletion and Its Impacts on Human Race in connection with International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer. |
National |
|
6 |
12th Sept 2022 |
Dr.A.Pramila was invited as a judge for the inter and intra collegiate elocution competition on the topic – Kill Cancer organized by NSS units of AMS. |
State |
|
7 |
28th Aug 2022 |
Dr.A.Pramila was invited as judge for inter school elocution competition Naveena Baalala Swarnotsavamulu – 2022, organized by Naveena Balananda Sangham as a part of their Golden Jubilee Celebrations . The venue was J V Hall – College of Teacher Education – AMS. |
State |
Collaborations
As Resource Person
|
S. No |
Date |
Resorce Person |
Internatio nal/Natio nal/State |
|
1 |
2022-23 |
Dr.A.Pramila has been the State Level Evaluator of Jignasa Student Study Projects in Botany for the academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24, and received the certificate from Comissionerate of Collegiate Education ( CCE), Govt. Of Telangana. |
State |
|
2 |
7th and 8th Dec 2017 |
Invited as judge for the poster session of two-day National conference on plant Science research – Current Status and Future Challenges 2017- NCPSCFC at OUCW, Koti, Hyd |
National |
|
3 |
28th Oct 2017 |
Chaired Session in National Seminar “Soft Skills through Literary Contexts” organized by Department of English at AMS ASCW. |
National |
|
4 |
10 Mar 2020 |
Invited as guest faculty to deliver a lecture on Biotechnology and Its Applications in recombinant DNA Technology at Little Flower Degree College, Uppal |
State |
|
5 |
16th Sep 202 |
Invited as a speaker for SRISHTI 2020 – A National Level Webinar on Ozone Layer Depletion and Its Impacts on Human Race in connection with International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer. |
National |
|
6 |
12th Sept 2022 |
Dr.A.Pramila was invited as a judge for the inter and intra collegiate elocution competition on the topic – Kill Cancer organized by NSS units of AMS. |
State |
|
7 |
28th Aug 2022 |
Dr.A.Pramila was invited as judge for inter school elocution competition Naveena Baalala Swarnotsavamulu – 2022, organized by Naveena Balananda Sangham as a part of their Golden Jubilee Celebrations . The venue was J V Hall – College of Teacher Education – AMS. |
State |
Memorandum of Understanding with various Institutions
| S.No | MoU with |
Date of Signing MoU |
Activities taken up |
Date of Activity |
|
1 |
ITC Earth Box (ITC WOW) |
2018 |
• Internship to Students with 10,000/- Stipend • Recycling paper every year |
12th July – 16th August 2023 |
|
2 |
Energy Conservation Mission(ECM) , Institute of Engineers |
21-11-2022 |
• Energy Conservation Week Celebrations • Energy Conservation Walk • Energy Conservation Awareness Competitions • Attending Lectures at Institute of Engineers |
2nd Week of December Every Year |
| 3 | Sri.G.P.Avens Pvt., Ltd | 15-07-2023 | Internship in process | |
|
4 |
Sri Konda Lakshman Telangana State Horticulture University(SKLTSHU) |
24-07- 2023 |
Certificate Courses in process |
|
|
5 |
Breakthrough Science Society | 28-08-2023 | Guest Lectures and Seminars |
16th September, 2023 |
|
6 |
Environment Protection and Training Research Institute (EPTRI) |
22-09-2023 |
• Educational Tour to EPTRI • Internship for Students • Development of Botanical Garden at AMS ASCW |
• 22nd September 2023 • from August 1 to September 15th |
|
7 |
Centre of Excellence for Fruits |
10-2023 |
Organizing Guest Lecture (in process) |
Research Paper Publications
| S. No | Year | Paper Title | Journal | ISSN | Impact Factor |
| 1 | Dec 2007 | Efficacy of plant products and Fungicide on Microbial Populations of Rhizosphere and Phylloplane of Spinacia oleraceaL | J.Mycol pl. Pathol | 0975-4180 | 5.79 |
| 2 | Jul 2012 | Floral Epidermal Studies in Lantana Species (Verbanaceae) | Vision Research Journal for Life Sciences | 2348-5817 | 2.92 |
| 3 | Jul 2012 | Effect Of SO2 On Growth And Biochemical Changes In Some Hydrophytes | Interlink Research Analysis | 0976-0377 | 2.06 |
| 4 | Dec 2012 | Impact Of Climate On Airborne Fungal Pathogens Over Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Field | Vision Research Review | 2250-169x | 2.0048 |
| 5 | Jan 2013 | Experimental Taxonomy Histo – Pharmacognostic Study of Euphorbia barnhartii Croizat | Vision Research Journal for Pure Sciences | 2348-7976 | 3.99 |
| 6 | Jul 2013 | Physiological Changes in Digera Muricata Forsk Leaves Infected With White Rust | Vision Research Journal for Pure Sciences | 2348-7976 | 3.99 |
| 7 | Aug 2013 | A Mango Stem Borer (Batocera ruformaculata): an Important Pest of Mango | Hi Tech Research Analysis | 2231-6671 | 1.92 |
| 8 | Oct 2013 | Antifungal Effect of Higher Plant Part Extracts on Alternaria solani (Ell. & Mart.) Causing Early Blight of Tomato | Indo Asian Philosopher | 2348-5825 | 2.40 |
| 9 | Jan 2014 | A Correlative Study of Climate Changes and Solar Activity | Vision Research Journal for Life Sciences | 2348-5817 | 2.92 |
| 10 | Jun 2014 | A Review Of The Important Chemical Constituents, Cultivation Method & Medicinal Uses Of Withania somnifera (L) | Vision Research Review | 2250-169x | 2.0048 |
| 11 | Jul 2014 | Effect of Collectotrichum coccodes Infection on Biochemical Changes in Tomato Fruit | Vision Research Journal for Pure Sciences | 2348-7976 | 3.99 |
| 12 | Sep 2014 | Evaluation of Biological and Medicinal Properties of Neem | Universal Research Analysis | 2229-4406 | 1.0086 |
| 13 | Jun 2017 | Effect of Global Warming on the Earth | International Journal of Current Science Research | 2454-5422 | 5.45 |
| 14 | Jun 2018 | A Case Study of Microbial Colonies Associated with Non-Rhizophere Soil, Rhizophere Soil, Rhizoplane, and Phylloplane of Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus in Relation to Field and Market | JETIR, Volume 5, Issue 6 | 2349-5162 | 7.95 |
| 15 | Dec 2019 | To Examine the Fungal Colonies Isolated from Different Media and Fungal Species from Ecological Niches of Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus | Journal Engineering Sciences International Research Journal Vol 7 | 2320-4338 | 2.54 |
| 16 | Mar 2019 | Environmental Survey of Hot Dip Galvanising Plant | National Journal of Environmental Science And Research. Vol 1, Issue 3 | 2582-5386 | 4 |
| 17 | Jan 2019 | Studies on Soil Microflora and Macroflora in the Treatment of Waste Water | National Journal of Environmental Science and Research. Vol 1, Issue 1 | 2582-5386 | 4 |
| 18 | Jul 2019 | The Study of Microbial Numbers Associated with Rhizosphere Soil of Spinacea oleracea (L.) Treated with Fungicides During Kharif and Rabi Seasons | International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research | 2582-2160 | 9 |
| 19 | Jul 2019 | The Variance of Microbial Numbers Associated with Rhizoplane of Spinacea oleracea (L.) Untreated and Treated with Different Fungicides During Kharif and Rabi Seasons | International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research | 2582-2160 | 9 |
| 20 | Jun 2022 | Fungal Species and Fungal Numbers Associated with Non-Rhizosphere Soil of Spinacea oleracea (L.) During Kharif and Rabi Seasons | International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research | 2582-2160 | 9 |
| 21 | Sep 2023 | Germination Study of Plants Trigonella foenum-graecum and Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek on Contamination with Heavy Metals in the Soil | National Journal of Environmental Science and Research, Vol 5, Issue 9 | 2582-5386 | 4 |
Research Paper Publications
|
S. No |
Year | Paper title | Journal | ISSN |
Impact Factor |
|
1 |
2007 |
Efficacy of plant products and Fungicide on Microbial Populations of Rhizosphere and Phylloplane of Spinacia oleraceaL |
J.Mycol pl. Pathol |
0975- 4180 |
5.79 |
|
2 |
Jul 2012 |
Floral Epidermal Studies in Lantana Species (Verbanaceae) |
Vision Research Journal for Life Sciences |
2348- 5817 |
2.92 |
|
3 |
Jul 2012 |
Effect Of SO2 On Growth And Biochemical Changes In Some Hydrophytes |
Interlink Research Analysis |
0976- 0377 |
2.06 |
|
4 |
Dec2012 |
Impact Of Climate On Airborne Fungal Pathogens Over Sugarcane ( Saccharum officinarum)Field |
Vision Research Review |
2250- 169x |
2.0048 |
|
5 |
Jan 2013 |
Experimental Taxonomy Histo – Pharmacognostic Study of Euphorbia barnhartii Croizat |
Vision Research Journal for Pure Sciences |
2348- 7976 |
3.99 |
|
6 |
Jul 2013 |
Physiological Changes in Digera Muricata Forsk Leaves Infected With White rust |
Vision Research Journal for Pure Sciences |
2348- 7976 |
3.99 |
|
7 |
Aug2013 |
A Mango Stem Borer (Batocera ruformaculata) : an Important Pest of Mango |
Hi Tech Research Analysis |
2231- 6671 |
1.92 |
|
8 |
Oct 2013 |
Antifungal Effect of Higher Plant Part Extracts on Alternaria solani (Ell. & Mart.) Causing Early Blight of Tomato |
Indo Asian Philosopher |
2348- 5825 |
2.40 |
|
9 |
Jan 2014 |
A Correlative Study of Climate Changes and Solar Activity |
Vision Research Journal for Life Sciences |
2348- 5817 |
2.92 |
|
10 |
Jun 2014 |
A Review Of The Important Chemical Constituents, Cultivation Method & Medicinal Uses Of Withania somnifera.(L) |
Vision Research Review |
2250- 169x |
2.0048 |
|
11 |
Jul 2014 |
Effect of Collectotrichum coccodes Infection onBiochemical Changes in Tomato Fruit |
Vision Research Journal for Pure Sciences |
2348- 7976 |
3.99 |
| 12 | Sep 2014 |
Evaluation of biological and medicinal properties of Neem. |
Universal Research Analysis |
2229- 4406 |
1.0086 |
|
13 |
Jun 2017 |
Effect of Global Warming on the Earth |
International Journal of Current Science Research |
2454- 5422 |
5.45 |
| 14 |
Jun 2018 |
A Case Study of Microbial Colonies Associated with Non-Rhizophere soil, Rhizophere soil, Rhizoplane and ylloplane of Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus in relation to Field and Market |
JETIR, volume Volume 5, Issue 6 |
2349- 5162 |
7.95 |
|
15 |
Dec2019 |
To examine the fungal colonies isolated from the different media and fungal species isolated from the different ecological niches of Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus from field and market |
Journal Engineering Sciences International Research Journal Vol 7 |
2320- 4338 |
2.54 |
|
16 |
Mar2019 |
Environmental Survey of Hot Dip Galvanising Plant |
National Journal of Environmental science And Research. Vol 1; Issue 3 |
2582- 5386 |
4 |
|
17 |
Jan 2019 |
Studies on the Soil Microflora and Macroflora in the Treatment of Waste Water in |
National Journal of Environmental science andResearch.Vol 1; Issue 1 |
2582- 5386 |
4 |
|
18 |
Jul 2019 |
The study of Microbial Numbers Associated with Rhizosphere Soil of Spinacea oleracea (L.) Treated with Fungicides During Kharif and Rabi Seasons |
International Journal for MultidisciplinaryRes earch |
2582- 2160 |
9 |
|
19 |
Jul 2019 |
The Varience of Microbial Numbers Associated with Rhizoplane of Spinacea oleracea (L.) Untreated and Treated with Different Biological and Chemical Fungicides During Kharif and Rabi Seasons |
International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research |
2582- 2160 |
9 |
|
20 |
Jun2022 |
Fungal Species and Fungal Numbers Associated with Non-Rhizosphere Soil of Spinacea oleracea (L.) During Kharif and Rabi Seasons |
International Journal for MultidisciplinaryRes earch |
2582- 2160 |
9 |
|
21 |
Sep 2023 |
Germination study of the plants Trigonella foenum-graecum and Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek on contamination with heavy metals in the soil |
National Journal of Environmental science and Research., Vol 5; Issue 9 |
2582- 5836 |
4 |
Book Chapter Publications
| S.No | Year | Book Title | Chapter Title | ISBN |
|
1 |
05th May 2023 | Research in Mycology Volume II |
The study of fungal species isolated from Amaranthus viridis and Hibiscus cannabinus in comparison from field and market samples – Dr.A.Pramila |
978-93- 9996-47-3 |
| 2 |
Dec 2023 |
The Plantae Kingdom |
Conipherophyta- Pinus – Dr.A.Pramila |
978-93- 5857-008-3 |
| 3 |
Dec 2023 |
The Plantae Kingdom |
Conipherophyta- Ephedra |
978-93- 5857-008-3 |
| 4 |
Dec 2023 |
The Plantae Kingdom |
Types of Inflorescence, Arrangement of Flowers, Types of Fruits and Seeds |
978-93- 5857-008-3 |
Projects
MINOR PROJECT
- Completed UGC sponsored Minor Research Project in the year 2009 on the Topic “To study the Fungal Flora of Some Leafy Vegetables from the Field and Market”.
Books Authored
| S.No | Author | Book Title | ISBN |
| 1 | Dr.A.Pramila | Mushroom Culture Technology | 978-81-952384-0-8 |
| 2 | Dr.A.Pramila | Comparative Study on Fungal Flora of Leafy Vegetables from Field & Market | 978-93-91576-44-8 |
| 3 | Dr.A.Pramila | Superbia de Botanica – A compilation of flora of College Campus | – |
| 4 | Dr.A.Pramila | Practical Manual for Undergraduates – Biodiversity and Conservation | 978-81-969367-9-2 |
| 5 | Dr.A.Pramila | Editor of Algal Fungal and Microbial Research | 978-81-966376-3-7 |
| 6 | Dr.A.Pramila | Ankura – Annual Eco Club News Letter | |
| 7 | Dr.A.Pramila | A Prospectus For CVW |
Student Achievements Gold Medals
| Year | Name of the Student |
|---|---|
| 2018-19 | A. Harika |
| 2019-20 | M. Maithri |
| 2020-21 | Sri Vaishnavi |
| 2021-22 | T. Chandana Sri |
Student Achievements
| S.No | Date/Year | Name of the Student | Activity | Achievement |
| 1 |
15th July 2018 |
M.Maithri |
Essay Writing as a part of birth anniversary of Durgabai Deshmukh |
I Prize |
| 2 |
15th July 2019 |
M.Maithri |
Essay Writing as a part of birth anniversary of Durgabai Deshmukh |
I Prize |
| 3 |
15th July 2020 |
M.Maithri |
Essay Writing as a part of birth anniversary of Durgabai Deshmukh |
I Prize |
| 4 |
30th May 2018 |
M.Maithri |
Attended a National Seminar organized by Osmania University on Current Issues and Challenges in Plant Sciences |
– |
| 5 | 2018 | M.Maithri |
Declamation contest on Patriotism and Nation Building – College, District and State level |
I Prize and cheque of Rs 5000/- and 25,000/- |
| 6 |
25th January 2019 |
M.Maithri |
Represented Telangana state at national level Declamation contest on Patriotism and Nation Building |
– |
| 7 | May 2020 | M.Maithri | Participated in State level Competition “Connect Chancellor” organized by the governor of Telangana | – |
| 8 |
7th Jan 2019 |
M.Maithri |
Poetry Recitation at Keshav Memorial College |
II Prize |
| 9 |
5th Feb 2019 |
M.Maithri | PPT presentation at Madina Degree College in BOTANE fest 2019 | I Prize |
| 10 |
5th March 2019 |
M.Maithri | Patriotic Poetry in NSS Youth Festival | II Prize |
| 11 |
20th Feb 2020 |
M.Maithri S.Ramadevi |
PLANTERATTI _Botany Quiz at S.P. College |
I Prize |
| 12 |
13th October 2019 |
M.Maithri A.Malavika P.Shivani B.Harika M.SriLakshmi |
Got selected for 2nd level in Shaasthra Fest (IIT Madras) and presented a PPT on Plant Systemics | – |
| 13 | 2019 | M.Maithri | Essay Writing as a part of Annual Day Competitions | I Prize |
| 14 | 2020 | M.Maithri | Essay Writing as a part of Annual Day Competitions | I Prize |
| 15 | Dec 2019 | M.Maithri |
Essay Writing as a part of Energy Conservsation Week |
II Prize |
| 16 | Dec 2020 | M.Maithri |
Poetry competition as a part of Energy Conservation Week |
I Prize |
| 17 | Dec 2020 | M.Maithri |
Rangoli competition as a part of Energy Conservation Week |
II Prize |
| 18 | Dec 2020 | M.Maithri |
Singing competition as a part of Energy Conservation Week |
II Prize |
| 19 |
3rd Oct 2019 |
M.Maithri A.Malavika | Poster presentation for Swachtha Hi Seva- plastic awareness | II Prize |
| 20 |
23rd Feb 2018 |
M.Maithri |
Paper presentation in SPRING- Botany Seminar |
I Prize |
| 21 |
2nd March 2019 |
M.Maithri |
Paper presentation in SPRING- Botany Seminar |
I Prize |
| 22 |
10th Feb 2020 |
M.Maithri |
Attended training on Analytical Chemistry, Instrumentation and Career Opportunities |
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| 23 |
3-8 August 2020 |
M.Maithri |
Attended a short term course on Plant Taxonomy conducted by NIZAM College |
– |
| 24 |
8-13 June 2020 |
M.Maithri |
Online Skill Development Programme on Current Research Innovation in Spectroscopy |
– |
| 25 |
20-26th Sept 2020 |
M.Maithri |
Attended CCMB Virtual Open Week and Participated in best question; and quiz competitions |
Stood 1st for one quiz |
| 26 |
March – September 2020 |
M.Maithri |
Attended over 4 International Webinars 16 National Webinars 7 State level Webinars and 2 Webinars organized by NSS of various colleges Over 16 Quizzes |
Participated in over 16 quizes |
| 27 |
Dec 2019
|
Ms.A.Harika
|
Elocution during energy conservation week celebration |
I prize |
| 28 |
Dec 2019
|
Ms.S.Ramadevi
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Painting competition during energy conservation week as part of celebration
|
I prize
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| 29 | Dec 2019 |
Ms. A. Malavika
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Painting competition during energy conservation week celebration | II prize |
| 30 | 2019 |
Ms.D.Sankeerna
|
In Vivet Expo – ALOHOMORA 2019 |
I prize |
| 31 | 13/10/2019 |
Ms.M.Maithri Ms.A.Malavika Ms. P. Shivani Ms.B.Harika M.Sri Lakshmi
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Have been selected for the final round of the National Level Workshop and Competition organized by IIT Hyderabad in association with Shaasthra Fest (an IIT Madras Event) |
– |
| 32 |
18/10/2019
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Ms.M.Maithri Ms.G.Geetha |
Attended Open Day at National Institute of Nutrition |
– |
| 33 | Jan 2020 | Ms.M.Maithri |
Secured State second rank for Botany and State third rank for BCESFSG&M in CPGET |
State 2nd and 3rd Rank |
| 34 | Sept 2022 | Ms Chandana | Secured State 48th rank for Botany in CPGET | – |
| 35 | Sept 2022 | Ms Bhavani | Secured State 59th rank for Botany in CPGET | |
| 36 | Aug 2020 | Ms.S.L.Harika |
Won 2nd Prize in Dance competition organized by SRI YSR Murthy Charitable Trust – CHITRA NRUTHYA SOURABHAM competitions |
– II Prize |
| 37 | Dec 2022 | N.Sathwika | Poetry completion as part of Energy Conservation Week | II Prize |
| 38 | Dec 2022 | N.Keerthana | Essay writing as a part of Energy Conservation Week | II prize |
| 39 | Feb 2023 | K.Varshitha, S.Harshitha | Poster presentation on Millets – National Science Day | I Prize |
| 40 | Feb 2023 | K.Varshitha, M.Vaishnavi | Milletaria- A quiz on Millets (National Science Day) | I Prize |
| 41 | Feb 2023 | V.Supratheeka, A.Ashwitha | Milletaria- A quiz on Millets (National Science Day) | II Prize |
Guest Lecturers
| S.No | Name of the Resource Person for Guest Lecturer | Topic | Year |
| 1 | B.Nithya Mehora | Horticulture and Floriculture | 2018 |
| 2 | Dr.B.Sabitha | C Lac and Tryp Operon | 2018 |
| 3 | Dr.M.Dorcas | Marselia Life Cycle, Seed Habit, Heterospory and Stelar Evolution in Pteridophytes | 2018 |
| 4 | Dr.O.Bhagyalakshmi | Palynology | 2019 |
| 5 | Dr.S.Auradha | Plant Physiology | 2019 |
| 6 | Dr.S.Anuradha | Photosynthesis | 2020 |
| 7 | Dr.Sowmya | Career Opportunities in Forensic Sciences | 2023 |
| 8 | Dr.G.Bhanuprakash Reddy | National Nutrition Week | 2023 |
| 9 | Prof.Vidya Vardhini | Embryology | 2023 |
| 10 | Dr.S.Anuradha | Photosynthesis | 2024 |
| 11 | Ms.M.Maithri | Taxonomy of Angiosperms Practical’s | 2024 |
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Conferences and Seminars Organized
|
S. No |
Date | Conference/Seminar Organized |
International/ National/State |
| 1 | 24th Sept 2023 |
Convenor of Seminar on the topic – The role of Generic Medicines in Sustaining Health Care and Challenges |
International |
| 2 | Annual |
Organized ‘Spring’ annual seminar every year in the Dept. of Botany |
State |
| 3 | 28thFeb 2023 | Convenor for National Science Day Celebrations 2023, organized in collaboration with LEE SHREYUS Foundation, EPTRI, Government of India. | State |
| 4 | 7th Aug 2023 |
Organized a seminar on Emerging trends and technological advancements in biomedical research. |
State |
| 5 | 16th Aug 2023 | Organized a talk by Genome foundation | State |
| 6 | 28th Aug 2023 | A Science March was organized in collaboration with Indian March for Science | State |
| 7 | 16th Sep 2023 |
Department of Life Sciences organized a seminar on the topic A perspective of science – future challenges. |
State |
| 8 | 6th Oct 2023 | Organized a seminar paying Tribute to the legendary scientist M.S.Swaminathan. | State |
| 9 | 24th Feb 2024. | An outreach programme was organized on PCOD | State |
| 10 | 28th Feb 2024 | Organized National Science Day collaboration with Vijnana Bharathi (NGO for Science) with the theme Indigenous Technologies For Viksit Bharat. | State |
Workshops Organized
|
S. No |
Date | Seminar/Workshop Organized |
International/ National/State |
| 1 | 16-17 Sep 2019 |
Organized a Two-Day National Level Workshop and Competition (In Association with Shaastra fest {IIT Madras event}) on Personalized Medicine: New era in Bio-Medicine |
National |
Seminars/Workshops Attended
| S.No | Date | Seminar/Workshop Attended | International/National/State |
| 1 | 28th Mar 2017 | Dr.A.Pramila attended one day National seminar on Recent Trends in Lower and Higher Plants (RTLHP) 2017 at Dept.of Botany Osmania University HYD. | National |
| 2 | 28th Oct 2017 | Dr.A.Pramila attended one day National seminar on Soft kills Through Literacy Contents on at AMS ASCW | National |
| 3 | 7-8th Dec2017 | Dr.A.Pramila attended and judged the poster session of two day National conference on plant Science research – Current Status and Future Challenges 2017- NCPSCFC at OUCW, Koti, | National |
| 4 | 21st Apr 2018 | Attended a Foundation day Lecture on the eve of Earth day 2018 organized by Council for Green Revolution | National |
| 5 | 2018 | Attended a Workshop on Human Values and Professional ethics at AMS ASCW | National |
| 6 | 30th May 2018 | Attended National Seminar on Current Issues and Challenges in Plant Sciences – 2018 organized by Dept of Botany, O.U; at PGRRCDE Auditorium | National |
| 7 | 8–9th Apr 2022 | Attended and Presented a paper titled “Germination study of the plants Trigonella foenum-graecum and Vigna radiate(L.)R.Wilczek contamination with heavy metals in the soil” in the two day national conference (bimodal) organized by Gurunanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Matunga, Mumbai. | National |
| 8 | 28-29th Sept 2022 | Dr.A.Pramila attended Two day National Seminar on Harnessing the Potential of Panchabhutas(tatvas) for Sustainable Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture at ICAR- CRIDA. | National |
| 9 | 25th Apr 2023 | Dr.A.Pramila, attended open day – Osmania Taksh 2023 at Osmania Univesity. | National |
| 10 | 24th Aug 2023 | Dr.A.Pramila, as IQAC Coordinator attended a meeting at Nampally, organized by CCE on NIRF Ranking. | National |
| 11 | 14-15th Feb 2023 | Dr.A.Pramila attended a Two Day National Seminar organized on the occasion of National Science Day by the Dept. of Botany, OU on the topic Science and Technology in India –Achievements and Challenges. | National |
| 12 |
15th Mar 2023
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Dr.A.Pramila, attended a seminar organized on Climate Change by Breakthrough Science Society at Arts College, Osmania University. | State |
| 13 | 24th Mar 2023 | Dr.A.Pramila along with the students of BZC second year attended the Osmania Taksh at the Department of Botany and Zoology . | State |
| 14 | 25th Mar 2023 | Dr.A.Pramila attended the Alumni Day on at Department of Botany, Osmania University. | State |
| 15 | 24th Aug 2023. | Dr.A.Pramila, attended a meeting at Nampally, organized by CCE on NIRF Ranking. | State |
| 16 | 7th to 9th Feb 2024. | Dr.A.Pramila, Ms.Sree Sravani attended International Conference on Advances in Plant sciences for Sustainable Future Centenary Celebrations Seminar at the Department of Botany, O.U. | International |
| 17 | 11th Sep 2024 | Dr.A.Pramila, Ms.Sree Sravani attended National Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation organized by Department of Botany, O.U | National |
Field Visits Organized
|
S. No |
Date | Field Visit |
| 1 | 22nd Jan 2019 | An educational tour was organized by the Department of Botany for BSc.(BZC) III year students at Agri-Biotech Labs at Rajendra Nagar. |
| 2 | 1st Oct 2019 | Herbarium Collection at Osmania University Campus for B.Sc(BZC) II Year |
| 3 | 9th Jun 2020 | Visit to Rashtrapathi Nilayam Medicinal Garden |
| 4 | 22nd Aug 2022 | The Department of Botany organized a field visit to Horticulture show at People’s Plaza Necklace road. |
| 5 | 26th Sep 2022 |
Department of Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and Biotechnology organized an educational visit to CCMB on its open day. |
| 6 | 2nd Sep 2023 | Department of Botany organized a visit to Horticulture Show at Necklace Road. |
|
7 |
22nd Sep 2023 |
Department of Botany organized on educational tour to EPTRI |
| 8 | 5th Feb 2024 | Department of Botany organized a field visit to Horticulture show. |
| 9 | 26th Feb 2024. | The students of B.Sc BZC visited Rahtrapathi Nilayam. |
List of Semester wise Practical Examinations Projects Titles
| Semester | Project Title |
| I |
Collection and Identification of Algae Comparative study of plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and virus (5 each) and report writing |
| II |
Visiting a vegetable market, identifying vegetables and learning their Botanical names, nutritive and medicinal value To determine the Density and Abundance of Plant species in two Quadrants in relation to climate change, plant collection and report writing. |
| III |
Identification of plants with the help of flora Identification of different Stomatal types in monocot and dicot plants and report writing (1 monocot and 5 dicot plants). |
| IV |
Cultivation of medicinal plants Comparative study of Mitosis in Onion and Garlic root tips by Squash technique. |
| V | Studying Plants collected in areas with changed climate Endangered plants from India (1 plant) and across the world (5 plants), reasons for them being endangered, their conservation status and report writing. |
| VI |
Culturing of Bio fertilizers and visiting the Biotech labs Visiting Biotechnology lab and report writing./ Recent Approaches in Tissue culture and Biotechnology. |
Projects done in Semester VI by final year students
| Sno | Project Title |
| 1 |
Comparative Study Of Mitosis And The Effect Of Psidium guajava , Catharanthus roseus Leaf Extracts On Root Tips Of Allium cepa And Allium sativum.
|
| 2 | A Case Study Of Miyawaki Plantations At Different Sectors Of Osmania University Campus |
| 3 | A comparative study of synthetic and natural fertilizers on Spinacea oleracea and Amaranthus viridis |
Internships
|
S. No |
Date | Internship with | Topic | Participants | |
|
1 |
12th Jul to 16th Aug 2023 |
ITC Earth Box |
The students visited different schools to bring the awareness regarding environmental protection, single use plastics, improving ecofriendly methods, protection of natural resources etc. |
Ten students (BA, BZC, BtZC II Yr) |
|
| 2 |
12th Jul to 12thAug 2024 |
ITC Earth Box |
The students visited different schools to bring the awareness regarding environmental protection, single use plastics, improving ecofriendly methods, protection of natural resources etc. | Six Students from B.Sc BZC II and III Year | |
| 3 | Sept 2023 |
National Institute of Nutrition |
They worked on Molecular Biology techniques and learned to estimate Vitamin B12 in liver sample of mice by ELISA and other such sort of experiments. |
Ms Anusha (BZCIIIYr) Ms Zomiya (BtZCIII Yr) |
|
| 4 | 4 Aug to 6 Sep 2024 |
National Institute of Nutrition |
They worked on analytical techniques like HPLC, TLC Spectrophotometry, Micronutient, data analysis and other biochemical research techniques | K. Keethana, Sushma BZC IIIYr | |
| 5 |
Aug1 to Sep 15 2023 |
Environment Protection Research and Training Institute |
A.Ashwitha | Preparation of Peoples Biodiversity Register |
Five students (BZC final Year) |
| P.Rashmitha | Environmental Acts and Rules | ||||
| N.Mounika | Plastic WasteManagement | ||||
| Divya | Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 &Implementation | ||||
| P.Poojitha | Identification of plants and Quantification techniques | ||||