The Department of Botany was established in 1981 and Microbiology was introduced in 2006.
Botany as a subject is related to the study of plants and a career in it would mean studying in depth about plants, fungi, algae, diseases, growth, metabolism and the structure between different groups.
Microbiology is a broad discipline of biology with works with the function, structure, uses, and the existence of the microscopic organism (microorganisms).
Aims of the department:-
- To motivate and guide students with quality education in Botany and Microbiology.
- To give them a wide spectrum of latest technology and new branches associated with Botany & Microbiology as a subject.
- To develop scientific skills.
Courses Offered:-
We offer courses as mentioned below which are recognized by Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- NEP (Major/Minor/Elective/Open elective)
- Major/Minor/Elective - Botany/Microbiology
- Vocational/Certificate course on Medicinal plant
- Skill Enhancement Courses (Dissertation/Internship/Projects)
- Options for course combination
- B. Sc. (Botany - Chemistry - Zoology)
- B. Sc. (Botany - Chemistry - Microbiology)
- B. Sc. (Botany - Microbiology - Zoology)
- B. Sc. (Chemistry - Microbiology - Zoology)
- B. Sc. (Biotechnology - Botany - Chemistry)
Faculty Members:
Dr. Renu Mishra
Associate Professor, Botany
Head, Botany & Microbiology
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Dr. Shikha Mandloi
Associate Professor
Microbiology
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Dr. Nishi Yadav
Associate Professor
Microbiology
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Ms. Supriya Gupta
Assistant Professor
Botany
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Lab Technicians:
Mrs. Sushma Upadhyay
Lab Technitian
Botany
Mrs. Seema Sahay
Lab Technitian
Microbiology
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NAME OF FACULTY |
QUALIFICATION |
DESIGNATION |
SPECIALISATION |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (in years) |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES |
PUBLICATION |
AWARDS |
Dr. Renu Mishra |
Ph.D. Botany (1990) |
- HOD, Associate Professor Botany & Microbiology
- IQAC Co-ordinator
- Vice Principal
|
- Aeromycology
- Allergy
- Soil Microbiology
- Medicinal Plant & Pharmacology
- Medical Mycology
|
34 |
Registered Ph.D. Guide in Botany and Microbiology in BU, Bhopal.
- 10 students Awarded
- 5 Students Pursuing
|
75 |
- Best paper presentation award in International conference (03)
- Bharat Gaurav award
- Best teacher award
- Best Senior Scientist Award
- Career Excellence award
- Leading Educationist of India Award for Educational Excellence and Bharat excellence Award
|
Dr. Shikha Mandloi |
Ph.D. Botany (2015) |
- Associate Professor, Microbiology
- Coordinator of Bhoj Open University Study centre
|
- Biofertilizer production technology
- Bacteriology
- Food adulteration Aeromycology
- Medicinal plants & pharmacology
|
21 |
Registered Ph.D. Guide in microbiology in BU, Bhopal.
|
37 |
- Best oral paper presentation award in International Conference
- Jury member in DBT sponsored INSPIRE AWARD from 2011 to 2014
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Dr. Nishi Yadav |
Ph.D. Microbiology (2020) |
- Associate Professor, Microbiology
- External faculty in Kasturba Nursing College, Bhopal
|
- Bacteriology
- Mycology
- Medical Microbiology
- Medicinal Plant & Pharmacology
|
11 |
Registered Ph.D. Guide in microbiology in BU, Bhopal |
13 |
- Best oral paper presentation award in International Conference
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Ms. Supriya Gupta |
- Ph.D. pursuing
- UGC NET
- MPSET
|
Assistant Professor, Botany |
- Medicinal Plants
- Plant Ecology
- Plant Physiology
|
3 |
Pursuing Ph.D. Botany |
05 |
- Best Paper Presenter in National Seminar
- Best Paper Presenter International Conference
|
Research Facilities:-
- Research based Job Oriented Project(JOP) training for Under Graduate students.
- Six month dissertation training for Post Graduate students of Microbiology, Botany and Biotechnology.
- Hands on training
- The students are motivated for publication and paper / poster presentation.
Skill Enhancement Courses (Dissertation/ Internship/ Projects)
These courses are open for students of other colleges also..!
- Isolation and identification of bacteria and fungi from various sources/ samples
- Biochemical testings of microorganisms
- Water quality assessment
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of various medicinal plant
- Basic Techniques in Microbiology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Immunology – RBC/WBC count, dot ELISA, blood group testing
- Bio fertilizer production technology
- Food Microbiology & food adulteration
- Antimicrobial activity of medicinal plant
Departmental Activities 2023-24
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Departmental Activities 2022-23
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Departmental Activities 2021-22
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Departmental Activities 2019-20
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Departmental Activities 2018-19
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