Department Profile

PG and Research Department of Botany

Vision

Our vision is to perform cutting-edge education, research and outreach on the patterns and processes of life, with a particular emphasis on plants and their habitats.

Mission

Our mission is to make students become scientifically well-trained and highly skilled botanists on cutting edge technologies in life sciences and make good citizens with environmental and social concern.

Category:

Botany

The Department was established during the year 1972 with an undergraduate course in Botany and the post graduate course was introduced during the year 2015. The course is highly integrative in nature in order to ensure vertical and horizontal mobility of students. Curricular contents range from the Classical Botany to Applied Botany including Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics and Bionanotechnology. The infrastructure and the expertise available in the department have elevated it into a recognized research center of Bharathiar University to carry out research in both fundamental and applied fields of Botany to award M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees (full time/ part time).

Research

The expertise available in the department is shared and served to the users in the fields of Limnology, Algology, Taxonomy, Plant Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Environmental monitoring, etc. The department is a pioneer in the college by carrying out research couple of the decades ago by partnering with the Integrated River Cauvery research project, funded by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi. Further to strengthen the research activities in the department, efforts are also being taken to carry out minor and major research projects in the coming years by availing financial support from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEn&F).

Infrastructure

To ensure hands on experience to students, two departmental laboratories are available with sophisticated instruments such as Phase contrast Microscope (with photomicrographic unit and computer interface), PCR machine, UV- Spectrophotometer, Colorimeter, pH meter, Electrophoresis unit, laminar air flow chamber, incubators, plant tissue/bacterial culture chambers, water bath, Cooling centrifuge etc. Computers with internet facilities are provided to each student to carryout Bioinformatics practical. The department has a good stock of herbarium and collection of digital resources for learning purposes. The referral library in the department helps the students to locate their reference materials. Apart from this, several field/industrial trips are arranged to expose the students to the ecologically sensitive biodiversity hotspots and also to bioprocessing industries.

Highlights

International and National Seminars, Symposia, Workshops and Conferences organized by the Department stand as a testimony to our growth.
All staff members are Ph.D. and M.Phil. with good academics.
Staffs are well experienced in both research and teaching
The department has received TNSCST projects under student project scheme for the past two consecutive years.
The Department has Mushroom Cultivation as “Best Practice”
As a part of curriculum field trips and industrial visits were arranged to students in all semesters
Well equipped laboratory with latest instruments and specimens to provide a good practical exposure to students.
The department focuses on full pledged research in diverse fields of Botany.
Students are motivated to present papers on various symposia, seminars and conferences.
Reputed journals, Text books, E –books and magazines were provided to students enhance the knowledge on research.
Special coaching for competitive and eligibility examinations (CSIR NET, SET, etc.,) to the students.

Association

PG and Research Department of Botany Inaugurated the association of Botanist PG PLANTA on 19^th July 2017.

Association Name – PLANTA

Planta office bearers for the Academic Year 2023 -2024.

President : Ms. K. Gokila II^nd M.Sc., Botany

Vice President : Mr. K. Yuvaraj I^st M.Sc. Botany

Secretary : Ms. P. Janani II^nd M.Sc., Botany

Joint Secretary : Ms. S. Keerthana I^st M.Sc. Botany

Treasurer : Ms. S. Keerthana II^nd M.Sc., Botany

Dr. R. Rakkimuthu

M.Sc., Ph.D., SLET

Assistant Professor & Head

EMail: rakkimuthu@ngmc.org

Dr. P. SathishKumar

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor

EMail: sathishkumar@ngmc.org

Dr. A. M. Anandakumar

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Assistant Professor

EMail: anandhakumar@ngmc.org

Dr. D. Sowmiya

M.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D).,

Assistant Professor

EMail: sowmiya@ngmc.org

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The M. Sc. Botany program describe accomplishments that graduates are expected to attain within five to seven years after graduation
PEO 1	Postgraduate students are prepared to apply new ideas in the field of biological science and to become an entrepreneur
PEO 2	Postgraduate students are trained to take up higher learning programmes in research
PEO 3	Postgraduate students are known about the organization of plants and their role in Human Welfare
PEO4	Postgraduate students are prepare for competitive examinations, especially UGC-CSIR NET, SET and TNPSC Examinations.
PEO5	Postgraduate students are perform their competency with professional ethics in their working place.

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of the M. Sc. Botany program
PO1	Disciplinary knowledge: Apply the fundamental knowledge of science and technology for solving complex problems.
PO2	Research-related skills : Ensure the use of advanced tools and techniques in understanding the scope and significance of Botany.
PO3	Problem solving: Develop the scientific problem solving skills during experimentation, research projects, analysis and interpretation of data.
PO4	Life long learner : Exploration of diverse plant life-forms, anatomical, Physiological and Biochemical disciplines and to conserve the biodiversity.
PO5	Critical thinking: Enhanced capacity to think critically; ability to understand, design and execute experiments independently and/or team under multidisciplinary settings
PO6	Multicultural competence: Design and standardize protocols for public health and safety, and cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
PO7	Information/digital literacy: Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern ICT tools for understanding plant resources.
PO8	Reflective thinking: Demonstrate the contextual knowledge in sustainable exploitation of medicinal, economically important and endangered plants as per the National Biodiversity Act.
PO9	Professional ethics:Follow the concept of professional ethics and bioethics norms for practicing the value of plant kingdom
PO10	Communication Skills: Communicate proficiently with various stakeholders and society, to comprehend and to write and present reports effectively

Programme Specific Outcomes
After the successful completion of M.Sc., Botany program the students are expected to
PSO1	acquire deep knowledge on botanical terms, facts, concepts, theories and principles of plant sciences and become a good academician and a successful researcher
PSO2	become highly skilled in advanced techniques in biological science and become suitable for various careers.

Research & Awards (Details)	PDF File
Name of the teacher awarded - Dr. P. Sathishkumar Name of the Award Month and Year of Award - September 2021 Awarding Agency - Shiksha Shilpi and Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Forum, Govt. of India. Award name - All India Shiksha Shilpi- Aahaar Kranti Video/Script Competition for Teachers - Won 3000/- cash award	https://ngmc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Certificate-Aahaar_Kranti_Competition_Final_Result_Higher_Education-1.pdf
Name of the teacher awarded - Dr. A.M. Ananda kumar Name of the Award/Month and Year of Award = I2OR National Award 2021 Awarding Agency - I2OR, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.	https://ngmc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anand-awards-1.pdf
Name of the teacher awarded -Mrs. D. Sowmiya Name of the Award Month and Year of Award - Young Researcher Award Feb-23 Awarding Agency - Institute of Scholars, Ministry of MSME & Corporate Afairs, Govt. of India	https://ngmc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sowmiya-Award.pdf

Eco-Friendly Dyeing of Cotton Fabric from Aqueous Herbal Extracts and its Antibacterial Activity

D.Sowmiya,T.Poongodi, S.Karpagam and R.Sowbaraniga,

Indian Journal of Natural Sciences

2023

Identification of Bioactive Compounds Present in the Crude Methanolic Leaf Extract of Acalypha Fruticosa Forssk. through GC-MS Analysis

Ananda kumar A.M., S. Jamuna , A. Venkatachalapathi and S. Paulsamy

Trends in Biosciences

2018

Evaluation of cytotoxic effect of phoskill on the root tips of Allium cepa L.

Ananda kumar A.M., G.Shanmugapriya , and P.Sathishkumar,

World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

2018.

Allelopathic effect of some common weeds on two important crops Zea mays L. and Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek.,

A. M. Ananda kumar, S. Kiruthika, P. SathishKumar

JETIR 5: (12)

2018

Evaluation of Anti-Dandruff Activity of Poly Herbal Hair Oil against the Fungus Malassezia furfur,

Sathishkumar P., Nancy S. And Ananda kumar A.M

IOSR Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry (IOSR-JBB), ISSN: 2455-264X, (5) 1 : 01-06.

2019

Eco-friendly mosquito repellent fabric using dye derived from Curcuma aromatica Salisb.

Ananda kumar A.M., K. Anvar, R. Rakkimuthu, P. Sathishkumar, D. Sowmiya, J. Alahupreeti,

American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, pp. 68-72

2019

Quantitative phytochemical screening of Filicium decipiens Wight & Arn.

P. Sathishkumar, D. Kaviya, R. Rakkimuthu, A.M. Anandakumar, D. Sowmiya and S. Sabirafathima,

American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, pp. 208-212.

2019

In vitro antifungal activity of formulated floral extracts against Malassezia furfur.

R.Rakkimuthu, R. Nithiyakamatchi, P. Sathishkumar, AM. Ananda kumar and D.Sowmiya,

International journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis, 11 (9): 1326 – 1335. (Scopus)

2019

Effect of silver nanoparticles of Ulva fasciata in germination of selected pulses

Sowmiya D., R. Rakkimuthu, P. Sathishkumar, A. M. Anandakumar, S. Sinju, B. Vanisree,

American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

2019

Effect of herbal spray for coconut copra process, storage and Post-harvest disease management,

R Rakkimuthu, R Indu, P Sathishkumar, A.M Anandakumar, D Sowmiya,

International Journal of Botany Studies 4(6): 77-81. (Web of Science)

2019

Studies on clastogenic activity caused by synthetic red food colour dye on the root tips of Allium cepa L.

Anandakumar A.M, J Alahupreeti, R Rakkimuthu, P Sathishkumar, D Sowmiya,

International Journal of Botany Studies 4(6): 102-105.

2019

Chemical Profiling of Momordica charantia L. Seed Essential Oil and Its Antimicrobial Activity,

Rakkimuthu Ramalingam, Sathishkumar Palanisamy, Ananda Kumar Mohanraj, Sowmiya Duraisamy & Nishanthini Rajasekaran

Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 23:2, 390-396, DOI: 10.1080/0972060X.2020.1741451 (Web of Science)

2020

Study on genetic diversity in the different populations of Acalypha fruticosa forssk by using RAPD analysis inhabiting foot hills of Southern Western Ghats

A M Ananda Kumar and P Sathishkumar

International Journal of Botany studies 6(4):563-566. (Web of Science)

2021

Isolation and identification of terpenoid compounds from the folklore medicinal plant Acacia caesia ( L.) Willd leaves

P Sathishkumar and A M Ananda Kumar

International Journal of Botany studies 6(4):534-538. ( Web of Science)

2021

Floristic Diversity and Ethanobotanical studies of Nandhagopalasamy Hill Temple Sacred Grove of Western Ghats, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore

Ananda Kumar A.M., Rathika D., Rakkimuthu R. and Sathishkumar P.,

Agriculture Science Digest, DOI: 10.18805/ag.5475 Pg.No. 1-6.

2021

Green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide silver nanocomposite using Anisomeles malabarica (L.) R.Br. leaf extract and its antibacterial activity.

R.Rakkimuthu, S.Aarthi, E. Neelamathi, P.Sathishkumar, A.M. Ananda Kumar and D.Sowmiya,

Rasayan J.Chem15(1):417-422.

2022

Chemical profiling of fern Cheilosoria mysurensis (Wall. ex Hook.) Ching & Shing and its biological activity

Rakkimuthu R , Sowmiya D, Ananthi P, Sathishkumar P & Ananda Kumar A M,

Plant Science Today https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.1872

2022

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Chaetomorpha antennina (Bory) Kützing and its Antibacterial Activity

Rakkimuthu R, Nishana A, Sathishkumar P Anandakumar A.M, Sowmiya D and Poonkodi K,

Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 13 (75): 50384-50389. (Web of Science)

2022

Production of Degradable Bioplastics from Invasive Alien Plants in Anamalais, the Western Ghats.

P.Sathishkumar, G. Chokkalingam, R. Rakkimuthu, A.M. Ananda kumar, D.Sowmiya and V. Prabhu

Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 13(76): 52603-52613. (Web of Science)

2023

Screening of Phytochemicals and Antimicrobial activity of Lithophytic fern Pyrrosia porosa (C.Presl.) Hovenkamp,

D. Sowmiya, H. Rehana Banu, R. Divya, R. Rakkimuthu, P.Sathishkumar and A.M. Ananda kumar.

Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 13 (76) : 52680-52688 (Web of Science)

2023

Pharmacognostical Characterisation and Phytochemical Profiling of the Medicinal Plant, Ehretia ovaliafolia Wight

A.M. Ananda Kumar, V. Aarthi, P. Sathishkumar and R. Rakkimuthu

Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 14(77): 54514 -54522. (Web of Science)

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