ST. MARY'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), THRISSUR

Affiliated to University of Calicut

Re-accredited by the NAAC with A+ Grade (3.41) - 4th Cycle

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Departments/Botany

Overview

Vision

To develop human resources for preserving the synergy of nature by expanding the horizon of knowledge in Plant Sciences.

Mission

To achieve academic excellence in botanical education and research, producing competent entrepreneurs, committed to the cause of conservation and promotion of plant life.

History of the Department

Department of Botany was established in the year 1993 by introducing B.Sc Course in Botany with a sanctioned student intake of 24. Sanctioned intake has been increased in the successive years and reached to 40 in the current academic year. In 2014, Department has upgraded as PG Department by introducing PG programme in Botany. Department started UGC -Career oriented add-on certificate course in Tissue Culture in 2014-15. Later, this one year certificate course has been raised to two years Diploma and three years advanced Diploma in 2016-17 and 2017-18 respectively. In addition, Department also undertakes certificate course on Food and Nutrition as part of skill development programme.

Department has organized 4 National Seminars viz: UGC sponsored 3-day National Seminar on ‘Ecotechnologies and Evergreen Revolution’ in 2009, UGC sponsored 2-day National seminar on Nanobiotechnology in 2011, KSCSTE sponsored two day national seminar on ‘Know the plants, Grow the plants’ in the academic year 2014-15 and KSCSTE sponsored two day national seminar on ‘Habitat Restoration and Butterfly Conservation’ in 2016-17. Faculty members of the Department has published more than 70 papers in National and International peer reviewed journals and presented more than 40 papers in National and International Conferences. Three Minor Research projects sponsored by UGC and one Science Popularization Programme funded by KSCSTE were successfully completed by the faculty members. Department ensures an atmosphere of experiential learning for its students by providing them the opportunities to interact with the eminent personalities of various Research Institutions and to understand the research works going on in these Institutions.

Department has signed an MoU with M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Kalpetta, Wayanadu for establishing a RET garden in the campus for conserving Rare, Endangered and Threatened species. Another MoU has been signed with Research Department of Botany, St. Thomas College, Thrissur for utilizing the laboratory facilities of Botany Department for carrying out short term research works of PhD students of St.Thomas College, Thrissur. Department also has MoU with State Museum and Zoo, Thrissur for establishing and maintaining Butterfly garden in the Zoo.

Programme (Courses offered)

Major Programmes

Name of the Programme Aided/Self Financing Duration Student Strength Complimentary Courses
B.Sc Aided 3 Years 40 Zoology Chemistry
M.Sc Self-Financing 2 Years 12

Student Capability Enhancement Programmes

Name of the Programme Type Duration Student Strength
Skill Enhancement – English for Academic Competence Certificate 30 Hrs 44
Food and Nutrition Certificate 30 Hrs 52
Food and Nutrition Certificate 1 Year 36

Achievements

Academics

Name of the student Rank /Award Organization Level Date/Year
Krishnakripa O S 2nd St Mary’s College, Thrissur    2021
Thingal AK  III Rank-BSc. Calicut University University 2020
Irene Babu  VI Rank-BSc. Calicut University
University 2020
Blessy Santhosh Qualified UGC JRF National 2019
Amrutha Qualified UGC JRF National 2019
Athira Krishnan Qualified UGC JRF National 2018
Neenu A Santhosh Qualified UGC JRF National 2017
Alisha Valsan Qualified UGC JRF National 2017
Sreeshma P.S. Qualified UGC JRF National 2017
Sinny Francis VII Rank- MSc Calicut University University 2015-17
Whylgreen Jose V Rank- MSc Calicut University University 2014-16

Co-curricular & Extra-Curricular

Name of the student Rank /Award Event Organization Level Date/Year
Merin George
I st
Photography competition on plastic recycling&greenary
Haritha Keralam, District Supply Office, Collectorate Ayyanthole
District level
20/12/21
Nandhana KS
2nd
Photography competition on plastic recycling&greenary
Haritha Keralam, District Supply Office, Collectorate Ayyanthole
District level
20/12/21
Sreejaya 3rd Photography competition on plastic recycling&greenary Haritha Keralam, District Supply Office, Collectorate Ayyanthole District level 20/12/21
Madhurima Mohan First Paper presentation competition St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Intercollegiate 21-6-2019
Divyamol Geever Second Poster making competition Bhoomithrasena Club, St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Intercollegiate 21-06-2019
Thingal A.K. and Irene Babu Second Paper presentation competition Carmel College, Mala Intercollegiate 24-9-2019
Riya T.C. Gold medal Junior National Power lifting Championship-unequipped Indian Power lifting Association National 2019
Jyothi Lakshmi Silver Medal Junior National Power lifting Championship-unequipped Indian Power lifting Association National 2019
Riya T.C. Gold medal Intercollegiate powerlifting championship Calicut University University 2019
Riya T.C. Silver medal Intercollegiate powerlifting championship Calicut University University 2019
Anjali Girijan First Paper presentation competition Little Flower College,Guruvayur Intercollegiate 6-2-2019
Anjali Girijan Third Paper presentation competition St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Intercollegiate 1-3-2019
Gayathri Velayudhan Second Poster making competition St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Intercollegiate 1-3-2019
Irene Babu Second Marian Agrifest St.Mary’s College, Thrissur Collegiate 2018
Jyothi Lakshmi First Junior State Power lifting Championship Kerala State Power lifting Association State 11-08-2018
Jyothi Lakshmi Second National Classic Power lifting Championship Indian Powerlifting Association National 11-08-2018
Dhuva C Binny Fourth Intercollegiate Speech Competition Co-operative Society District 22-10-2018

Placements

Name of the student Batch Institution Designation
Veena Kaipully MSc 2018-2020 Batch Ministry of education , Maldives SecondaryTeacher in Biology
Mubashira   BSc 2018-2021 Batch Dynamed Healthcare Solutions, Kochi Medical Coder Resubmission Level-1
Chinchu K Raju MSc 2014-2016 Batch St.Aloysuis college,Elthuruth, Thrissur Assistant professor on contract
Jyothi CJ MSc 2015-2017 St.Aloysuis college,Elthuruth, Thrissur Assistant professor on contract
Sreeja AS MSc 2018-2020 Batch St. Marys college, Thrissur Assistant professor on contract
Bincy CS MSc 2019-2021 Batch Bharathidasanar matriculation higher secondary school, Chennai Biology teacher
Mary Rani Joshy MSc 2019-2021 Batch Bharathidasanar matriculation higher secondary school, Chennai Biology teacher
Rosemary CL 2014-2016 NI VHS School ,Marampilly Non Vocational Teacher in Biology(Junior) Place: Marampilly
Nima Binoy 2019-2021 Orbit Entrance Coaching Center Biology Teacher, Kunnamkulamr
Mary Rani Joshy 2019-2021 Ezishya virtual learning app Content presenter cum storyboard writer
Bincy C.S 2019-2021 Ezishya virtual learning app Content presenter cum storyboard writer,Thrissur
Hima A 2019-2021 Ezishya virtual learning app Learning Content Developer, Thrissur
Balendu KB 2016-2019 KFRI Daily wage worker Place: Peechi
Rispa Jhons 2018 Sitharam ayurveda pharmacy Botanist
Ranjini K B 2018 Mahatma Gandhi University University Assistant
Sr.Delfeena Thomas 2017 Paul Public school,Maharashtra Teacher
Sabitha V B 2017 Higher Secondary Education Board of kerala HSST Junioor Botany
Sreeshma P S 2017 Coffee Board, Bengaluru Extension inspector
Neenu Maria jose 2017 Kerala state education board LPSA
Anjali Joshi 2014-2016 HDFC Recruitment officer, Irinjalakuda
Sreeja Sanjeev 2014-2016 Sree Krishna College Guruvayoor Guest Lecture, Guruvayoor
Rosemary CL 2014-2016 NI VHS School ,Marampilly Non Vocational Teacher in Biology(Junior), Marampilly
Angel Mary V P 2011 South Indian Bank Clerk

Collaboration/ Linkages

Name of the Institution Purpose Date
Research Department of Botany, St. Thomas College, Thrissur Research Extension 10-10-2017
State Museum and Zoo, Thrissur Bio-diversity conservation 31-7-2017
M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Kalpetta, Wayanad Conservation of Rare,Endangered and Threatened plant species 1-12-2014

Research

Seminar / Workshop/ Conference Conducted

Title Level Organising/ Funding Agency Date
One Day Workshop On ‘PLANT SYSTEMATICS’ By Dr. P S Udayan , Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of Botany Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur. Regional St Marys College, Thrissur 28-09-2022
3 day worshop on Emerging trends in Bioinformatics Regional St Marys College, Thrissur 2, 3,4 March, 2022
One Day Seminar on the topic ‘ Air pollution and its impact on ecosystem’ Regional SKSCSTE 27/06/2019
Seminar on “Habitat Restoration and Butterfly conservation” National KSCSTE 7-8/Feb/ 2017

Event Calendar

Event Title Type Resource Person Event Date
I PG students went to KUA to visit Biotechnology & Molecular Biology Lab, Plant Breeding  And Plant Pathology Lab.     27-03-2023
I PG students went to KUA for attending hands on training on Propagation Methods & to attend a class on “Women Enterpreunership”     7&8-03-2023
As part of Ecology Trip I PG students went to Periyar Tiger Reserve     23 & 4 -02-2023
Taxonomy collection  trip to Vagamon by  III sem M.Sc. Students.     4-02-2023
Plant Breeding Station And Biotechnology Lab Visit by VI semester students to KAUVellanikara     2-02-2023
As part of Wetland day celebration & Taxonomy collection for the family Rhizophoraceae   III sem M.Sc. Students visited Nallumani kattu.     1-02-2023
Laws Ensuring Gender Justice in India Gender Sensitization Progrm Adv. Anu J Chirammel 31-01-2023
Taxonomy collection  trip to Ramavarmapuram by  III sem M.Sc. Students.      18-1-2023
World Wetland Day Celebration 2023- Intercollegiate Video Making Competition on Wetlands Intercollegiate   On or before 10-02-2023
PTA Meeting -I UG, IIUG & III UG Regional   9-01-2023
PTA Meeting  I PG &II PG Regional   9-01-2023
Botany Association Inauguration and  Expert Lecture on Youth Entrepreneurship Departmental Dr. Darsana S, Assistant Professor, Central Training Institute Kerala agricultural University, Vellanikara, Thrissur.   13-12-2022
Science Exhibition –As part of Children,s Science Congress 2022-23 Extension Activity   29-11-2022
Alumnae Talk –Biotic Interactions   Alumnae of the department Alisha Valsan 28-11-2022
Department Alumnae  Meeting     19-11-2022
Visit to Vaidyaratnam Oushadasala Museum  by I Dc Students as part of Induction Program     10-11-2022
Demonstration class on  Tissue culture techniques and explant inoculation for M.Sc students Ms. Athira Krishnan    Alumnae of the department   31 st October 2022.
Distribution of medicinal plants and library books to GHSS Kattilapoovam school, as a part of CSS activity of the third sem UG students.     27 October 2002
Planting of medicinal plants in Jubilee Mission Ayurveda hospital as a part of CSS activity of the first Sem UG students.     25/10/2022
Study tour to Chikmanglore, Mysore and Ooty - III B.Sc Botany students     27th Sept. to 1st Oct. 2022.
One day workshop on “Plant Systematics” for M.Sc. Students. Departmental Dr. P.S. Udayan, Assistant Professsor, Dept. of Botany, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayoor . 28th September, 2022
Field trip was arranged  for III sem M.Sc. Students to Perumala  .     27th September,2022
Marian monsoon fest- Marian Agri Nursery of the Dept. Sale on Indoor and outdoor plants and vegetable seedlings       15th & 16th Sept. 2022.
Onam celebration- ‘Pookalam  competition with native and wild  flowers’ Departmental   Atham Aug.30th to Uthradam  7th Sept. 2022.
Independence Day celebration-An essay competition on the topic “Independent India at the age of 75” Departmental   15/8/2022
World Nature Conservation day celebrations 2022-  Planting of tree saplings of rare and endangered plant species at Marian sports ground, St. Mary’s College, Thrissur Regional     29/07/22
Handing over the seeds of Asoka tree to KFRI as part of NMPB Delhi and KFRI joint venture of conservation of Rare and Endangered Medicinal Plants of India. National   12-6-2022
Interdepartmental  PPT Competition on ‘3 ecofriendly practices that can be  implemented in the campus.’ Regional   10-6-2022
Interdepartmental Competition on ‘Share your ideas in greening the campus’ Regional   10-6-2022
Distribution of vegetable seedlings  from  Marian Agri Nursery of the dept. to staff and students to promote  organic farming Regional Sri. T N Prathapan, honorable MP Thrissur. 7-6-2022
World Environment Day celebration- Distribution of tree saplings to schools and colleges . Regional Inauguration by Dr. Sr. Magie Jose, Principal. 2-6-2022
3 day worshop on Emerging trends in Bioinformatics at St Marys College, Thrissur Regional Dr Shyam Mohan, Miss Merin Rejoy and Mr Vipin Thomas 2, 3,4 March, 2022
Sale of water plants in association with World Wetland Day Celebrations Extension activity of Marian Agri nursery   5/2/2022
Demonstration on tissue culture techniques Dept alumnae activity Athira Krishnan 11/1/22
Life skills orientation programme Department&Alumnae joint programme   R P Shaukath 11/1/22
Botany Association Inaugaration Departmental activity Dr Santhosh Kumar 9/12/2021
Conservation of rare and endangered medicinal plants of India National level in collaboration with KFRI,Peechi and NMPB,Delhi   29/11/2021
Interdepartmental online quiz competition Departmental level St.Mary’s College,Thrissur   9/11/2021
Intercollegiate National level Poster making competition National level St.Mary’s College,Thrissur   3/11/2021
E-Pledge connection with Vigilance week observation National level  E-Pledge at  St.Mary’s College,Thrissur   1/11/2021
Vigilence Week celebrations Oath taking ceremony E-pledge   26-10-21 1-11-21
Ozone day celebrations Interdepartmental poster competitions   16-9-21
Onam celebration Dept. of Botany organized  ‘ Onam Pookalam Competition’ for the students of the department.   20-8-21
Independence Day Celebrations Inter departmental poem writing competition   18-8-21
Career Orientation Programme AVODHA Edutech Infopark, Cochin& Dept. of Botany organized a webinar on ‘Job Oriented and Skill Development Courses’ for the Botany students   17-8-21
World Nature conservation Day celebration Webinar  on Biodiversity Conservation Dr. K A Suraj 31/7/21
World Environmental Day Celebrations Webinar on Eco-restoration strategies Dr.C.C. Harilal, Professor and Head, Dept. of Environment studies, Uty. of Calicut   5/6/21
World Environmental Day Celebrations Inter collegiatePower point competition     5/6/21
Botany Association Inauguration Departmental Dr. Ramesh 20/02/2021
Christmas tree decoration competition   Inter-departmental.As a part of Christmas Celebration(Online Platform) - 24/12/2020
Christmas cake decoration competition using fresh fruits  Inter-departmental.As a part of Christmas Celebration(Online Platform) -  23/12/2020
National webinar on “Taxonomic, ecologic and economic importance of lianas in India.” National webinar Dr.Sujana.K, Scientist'D" Botanical Sjurvey of India, Southern Regional Centre,Cloimbatore   24/11/2020
Inauguration of Urban Forestry Program coming under Marian Environment Conservation Programme (MECP) of Platinum JubileeYear Action Plan. Inauguration  Mr.K.Manesh, Municipal Councillor,Chembukavu Division  7/11/2020
PTA Meeting- I SEM UG  Through Google meet -  4/11/2020
International webinar on “ What colour did you eat today?” International webinar  Lini Alappat MS,RD,LD,CNSC, Clinical Dietitian,West Central Georgia, Regional Hopital,Georgia,Department of Health and Developmental Disabilities,Colombus GA 31907  28/10/2020
 State Level Webinar on “Horticulture therapy for Persons with Special needs- All you want to know” State Level Webinar  Dr.Beela G.K,Associate Professor, Dept of Community Science, Agriculture College, Vellayani 10/10/2020
PTA Meeting- M.Sc. III SEM Through Google meet -  30/09/2020
PTA Meeting- IV SEM UG Through Google meet -  25/09/2020
PTA Meeting- III SEM UG Through Google meet - 18/09/2020
Motivational talk: "Life is Beautiful" Alumnae Lecture series SAREENA HANEEFA K Faculty, Mundur HSS PALAKKAD, Joint Co Ordinator of Career guidance adolescent counselling cell, Govt. of Kerala 07/08/2020
National webinar on Applications of 3D Bioprinting in Tissue Engineering - A cutting Edge Technology Alumnae Lecture series Dr. Amee Krishnakumar, Assistant Professor, Institute of Science, Nirma University, Ahmedabad 14/07/2020
Environment Day Awareness Talk Environment Day Celebration Dr. Regi Raphael K, HOD, Dept.of Botany 05/06/2020
Birth Anniversary celebration of E.K.Janaki Ammal, a renowned Indian botanist and plant cytologist National identity Dr Sujana K.A.,Scientist- C, Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Coimbatore 12/11/2019
Awareness programme on Importance of Nutrition and Diet on Health Health and Hygene Mrs. Anu Jose, Nutrition Wellness coach, Herba Life, Thrissur 7/8/2019
Wild Life Week Celebration Nature relevant Day celebration Celebrated Wild Life week in association with Social Forestry Division, Thrissur, Social Forestry Exyension division Ernakulam with a variety of programmes 1/10/2019- 4/10/2019
Visit to Pope Paul Mercy Home Extension Activity I Sem UG students visited Pope Paul Mercy Home on as part of Compulsory Social Service Activities. 30/08/2019
Class on ‘Techniques of phytochemical Screening’ Alumnae Activity Alisha Valsan, a former student of the Department taken class on ‘Techniques of phytochemical Screening’ for the UG and PG students of the Department on 11-07-2019. 19/07/2019
Inauguration of Marian Agri-Nursery Establishment of incubation centre Inauguration by Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Sri V.S. Sunil Kumar 19-07-2019
One day seminar on ‘Air Pollution: Sources and Solution’ World Environment Day celebration Technical sessions of the seminar Session I: ‘Air Pollution’ Resource Person: Dr. Ignatius Antony, Former Principal, St. Thomas , College, Thrissur Session II : ‘How can plants combat air pollution’ Resource person: Dr. Sr. Sinjumol Thomas, Asst. Professor, Carmel College, Mala Session III: ‘Ozone depletion’ Resource person: Dr. Jos T Puthur, Assoc. Professor, Department of Botany, University of Calicut 27/06/2019
Talk on ‘Sthree rogas’ Gender Sensitization Programme Resource person: Dr.Anjana of Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala. 26/06/2019
Inter Collegiate Power point presentation competition World Environment Day celebration Topic: “Contemporary issues and solution of Air quality deterioration in our micro environment”. 21/06/2019
Inter Collegiate Power point presentation competition World Environment Day celebration Topic: “Contemporary issues and solution of Air quality deterioration in our micro environment”. 21/06/2019
Workshop on ‘Plant tissue culture’ Alumnae Activity Conducte d by:Anusree K. Dharman , Research Scholar, UC College,Aluva an Alumnae member of the department. 19/06/2019
Invited talk on ‘Glaucoma’ Glaucoma week celebration In association with Lion’s Club, Thrissur Division, Dept. of Botany celebrated Glaucoma week by conducting a talk on Glaucoma by Dr.Anjo Stephan, Rani Menon Eye Hospital, Thrissur 12/03/2019
Intercollegiate Power point presentation competition World Wet land Day celebration An intercollegiate Power point competition was conducted on the topic ‘Wetlands and Climate change’ 01/03/2019
Intercollegiate poster making competition World Wet land Day celebration An intercollegiate poster making competition was conducted on the topic ‘Wetlands and Climate change’ 01/03/2019
Invited Talk on ‘Wetlands and their importance’ World Wet land Day celebration Talk on ‘Wetlands and their importance’ was delivered by Dr. Vijayan, Former Director, Kerala BiodiversityBoard , Kerala 20/02/2019
Visit to the Chettuva Wetlands World Wet land Day celebration students were taken to the Chettuva Wetlands as part of the World Wetland day celebrations, to provide them an opportunity to experience the features of the mangrove vegetation. 01/02/2019
Invited talk on Taxonomic identification of plants Subject oriented talk Resource preson: Dr.P. S. Udayan, Asst. Professor, Department of Botany, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur Beneficiary: III Semester M.Sc Botany students 26/10/2018
Eye Camp at Pattikkad GLP School Extension Activity Organized in association with College Alumnae, Dept. of Microbiology, and Malabar Eye Hospital, Thrissur. Free consultation was done by Dr. Ambili MBBS, DO and Assistants, Malabar eye hospital, Thrissur, Kerala for the students and parents. 11/10/2018.
Talk on Women empowerment and entrepreneurship programme Gender sensitization programme Resource person:Bindu Vincent, Community councilor and Resource person of Kudumbhasree units . 18/09/2018
Botany Association Inauguration Association Inauguration The Botany Association inauguration, 2018 was done by Dr. Santhosh Kumar E.V, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, followed by a talk on Agrobiodiversity 13/08/2018
An awareness class on Women Health Gender sensitization programmes An awareness class on ‘Health of women through naturopathy’ by Dr. Anjana Bhadran, Govt. Homeo hospital, Thrissur 25/07/2018
Invited talk on ‘Taxonomic illustrations’ Subject oriented talk A talk on ‘Taxonomic illustrations’ for PG students. Resource person: Dr. Anto P.V, Asst. Professor, St Thomas college, Thrissur 13/07/2018
An exhibition on the topic- ‘Reuse of the plastic materials’ Exhibition An Exhibition and demo class on making crafts using waste plastics was conducted for the students by Mrs Shanta Tony. 05/06/2018
Cleaning of water resource International wetland day celeberation Students of Botany department along with sports students of the college cleaned Karthyani temple pond at chembukavu, Thrissur on 16/02/2018

E-Content

Satff Name Topic Type Link
Dr.Regi Raphael K Bacterial Nutrition PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/522
Dr.Regi Raphael K Biopesticides PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/524
Dr.Rekha K Notes on Botany Blog https://drrekhabot.blogspot.com/
Dr.Rekha K Absorption of soil water by plants FMP3 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/497
Dr.Rekha K Absorption of soil water by plants PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/505
Dr.Rekha K Transpiration PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/529
Dr.Sr. Meena K Cheruvathur Flower-as a modified shoot PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/518
Dr.Sr. Meena K Cheruvathur Leaf mosaic disease of tapioca PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/521
Dr. Sr. Meena K Cheruvathur Reserve food materials of plants PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/526
Dr. Divya Menon K Transgenic plants- Genetic Engineering for crop improvement PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/528
Dr. Divya Menon K Gel electrophoresis PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/519
Mrs. Whylgreen Jose Microtome and their types PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/532
Mrs. Whylgreen Jose Callus Culture PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/531
Miss. Aiswarya Raj Predominant gymnosperms: Glossopteris PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/509
Miss. Aiswarya Raj Pteridospermales (seed ferns) PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/506
Miss. Aiswarya Raj Pentoxylales PPT http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/507

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