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MJM College

DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Dr. A. S. Jondhale
(M.Sc, Ph.D)
Head
Department of Botony
Mahant Jamanadas Maharaj College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Karanjali, Tal-Peth, Dist-Nashik PIN- 422 208,
Maharashtra state.

Science (Botony)

  • 1.Scope and Importance
  • 2.Faculty Members
  • 3.Students Strength
  • 4.Classwise Result
  • 5.Workshop/ Seminars Conducted by Department
  • 6.Research Publication
  • 7.Workshop/ Seminars Attended
  • 8.Research publication
  • 8.Books publication
  • 9.Details about Collaboration
  • 10.Awards and Achievements
  • 11.Department Rankers
  • 12.Placement Candidates
  • 13.Courses Taught
  • 14.Devices / Lab. Instruments
  • 15.Staff Other Activity Report

Scope and Importance of Botany

1. Plant Diversity and Taxonomy

Scope: The classification, identification, and naming of plants are essential to understanding biodiversity. Taxonomy helps organize plant species into groups based on evolutionary relationships, facilitating scientific communication and research.

Importance: Knowing plant diversity is critical for conservation efforts and understanding ecosystems. It helps protect endangered species and maintain ecological balance.

2. Ecology and Environmental Conservation

Scope: Botany explores the interactions between plants and their environments, including how they adapt to different climates, soils, and other living organisms. This includes the study of plant communities and ecosystems.

Importance: Plants play a vital role in maintaining the Earth's ecological balance by producing oxygen, providing food, and regulating water cycles. Understanding plant ecology is essential for environmental conservation and sustainability.

3. Agriculture and Food Security

Scope: Botany plays a central role in improving crop production and developing sustainable agricultural practices. It involves the study of plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology to enhance food security.

Importance: By understanding how plants grow and respond to different environments, scientists can develop better crop varieties and sustainable farming practices, which are crucial for feeding a growing global population.

4. Medicinal Plants and Pharmacognosy

Scope: The study of medicinal plants and their compounds used for healing and therapeutic purposes is an essential branch of botany. This includes the identification and extraction of bioactive compounds.

Importance: Many modern medicines are derived from plant sources. The study of medicinal plants offers opportunities for drug discovery and alternative treatments, supporting global health care.

5. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Scope: Plant biotechnology applies genetic engineering and other advanced technologies to improve plant traits. This includes modifying plants for better resistance to diseases, pests, and environmental conditions.

Importance: Biotechnology helps in developing crops that can thrive in extreme environments and enhance food production. It plays a key role in ensuring food security and adapting to climate change.

6. Climate Change and Sustainability

Scope: Botany studies the impact of climate change on plant species and ecosystems. It includes researching how plants can adapt and mitigate the effects of global warming.

Importance: Plants are vital for absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Studying their role in climate regulation is essential for developing strategies to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

Students Strength

Year FY Male FY Female Total FY SY Male SY Female Total SY TY Male TY Female Total TY
2022-23 47 19 66 23 10 33 6 2 8
2021-22 46 13 59 20 7 27 8 2 10
2020-21 63 22 85 12 3 15 16 3 19
2019-20 89 35 124 38 12 50 18 3 21
2018-19 87 29 116 46 19 65 11 9 20

Class Wise Result

Year FY Registered FY Pass Res. % SY Registered SY Pass Res. % TY Registered TY Pass Res. %
2018-19 111 107 96.39 56 53 94.64 15 1 6.66
2019-20 124 107 79.26 55 53 96.36 17 13 76.47
2020-21 70 60 88.09 15 15 100.00 22 15 68.18
2021-22 52 50 98.00 21 20 99.00 10 10 100.00

Workshops Conducted

Sr. No. Title Date Level Co-ordinator Sponsored By Activity Report
1 One Day Workshop on Agricultural Management and Future of Medicinal Plants of Tribal Area 23/02/2023 Regional Dr. A.S. Jondhale RCFC Western Ghats, NMPB-Ministry of Ayush, Government of India Report
2 One Day Workshop on Wild Vegetable Festival - 2022 29/09/2022 Regional Dr. A.S. Jondhale Self
3 One Day Workshop on Plant Distribution Program 27/09/2022 College Dr. S.P. Chavan Self
4 One Day Workshop on “Super Food Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)” 09/04/2022 College Dr. S.P. Chavan Self
5 One Day Workshop on “Flower Arrangements and Decoration” 01/04/2022 College Dr. S.P. Chavan Self
6 One Day Workshop on “Herbarium Preparation and Maintenance” 03/01/2022 College Dr. A.S. Jondhale Self
7 One Day Workshop on “Study of Tree Plantation in Botanical Garden” 07/07/2020 College Dr. S.P. Chavan Self
8 One Day Workshop on “Study of Forest Dwellers” 18/09/2020 College Dr. A.S. Jondhale Self
9 One Day Workshop on “Study of Flower Arrangements” 30/12/2020 College Dr. S.P. Chavan Self
10 One Day Workshop on “Tribal Area’s Deshi Seeds Conservation and Identification” 16/02/2020 Regional Dr. A.S. Jondhale SPPU Pune and SDO
11 Two Days Workshop on Aadivashi Bhagatil Aushdhi Vanspatinche Jatan Sanvardhan v Upayog 23/01/2020 or 24/01/2020 Regional Dr. S.P. Chavan SPPU Pune and SDO
12 One Day Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation and Preparation Methods 15/10/2020 College Dr. S.P. Chavan Self

Workshops/Seminars Attended

Year Faculty Paper Title Conference Name Place Level
2019-20 Dr. A.S. Jondhale Morphological and Anatomical Variation of Colchicine induced Centella asiatica Climate Change its Effect on Biodiversity, Commerce and Economics Arts, Commerce and Science College, Sonai University/State/National/International
2019-20 Dr. A.S. Jondhale and Dr. S.P. Chavan Nanotechnology Application in Agriculture Innovative Nanomaterial’s has Better Future in Emerging Basic Sciences MJM Arts Commerce and Science College, Karanjali, Nashik State
2018-19 Dr. A.S. Jondhale Induction Polyploidy of Centella asiatica Research and Recent Trends in Biosciences K.K. Wagh Arts, Commerce Science and Computer Science College, Nashik State
2018-19 Dr. A.S. Jondhale Ethen Medicinal Study of Peth Taluka Emerging Trends in Biodiversity Conservation Department of Botany, K.J. Somaiya Arts, Commerce and Science College, Kopargaon State

Research Publications

Research Publications

Sr.No. Title of the Paper Name of the Authors Name of Journal, Vol. (No.), Pages Year of Publication ISBN/ISSN Number
1 Allelopathic effect of weed extracts on seed germination of finger millet Memon, A.A, S.P.Chavan and A.S.Jondhale Eco.Env.&Cons.29 (April Suppl.Issue):S26-S31 2023 0971-765X
2 Heterosis Studies For Grain Yield And Yield Components In Rabi Sorghum [Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench.] Snehal A.Tambe, D.V.Kusalkar, G.C.Shinde and A.S.Jondhale International Journal of Plant and Soil Science. 34(23):1706-1719 2022 2320-7035
3 Identification, Documentation and Utilization of Wild Green Leafy Vegetables from Tribal Region of Nashik District Smita P. Chavan and Avinash S. Jondhale Plantae Scientia. 5(2): 49-56 2022 2581-589X
4 Phytoplanktonic diversity study in Deothan reservoir (Maharashtra) Barshile.J.D., Wagh, B.D., Jondhale, A.S, Dalave, S.C. and Patil, M.T. International Journal of Botany Studies, 6(5):1536-1541 2021 2455-541X
5 Improving bold seed mutant in Chickpea using induced mutagenesis Barshile.J.D., Jondhale, A.S. and S.C.Sudin International Journal of Botany Studies, 6(5):1449-1451 2021 2455-541X
6 Aquatic macrophytic diversity in Kotmara reservoir of Sangamner Tehsil, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Wagh, B.D. and Jondhale, A.S. International Journal of Botany Studies, 6(5):870-872 2021 2455-541X
7 Assessment of Water Quality Using Physicochemical Parameters of Kotmara Reservoir Sangamner Tahsil Wagh, B.D. and Jondhale, A.S. International Journal of Plant Archives, 21(2):528-532 2021 0972-5210
8 The Physico-Chemical Assessment and Quality of Water from the Deothan Reservoir, Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra Wagh, B.D. and Jondhale, A.S. IJARESM, 9(4):1723-1728 2021 2455-6211
9 Phytoplanktonic diversity Study in Kotmara Reservoir, Taluka Sangamner, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Wagh, B.D. and Jondhale, A.S. IJARESM, 9(5):2861-2869 2021 2455-6211
10 Preliminary Phytochemical Investigation of the Root, Stem and Leaf methanol Extracts of Oxalis corniculata (L.) Wagh, B.D., Jondhale, A.S. and S.P.Chavan International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 11(1):136-140 2021 2230-7605
11 Exploration and documentation of some more wild food plants from tribal region of Peth Tehsil, Nashik district (Maharashtra) India Chavan, S.P. and Jondhale, A.S. International Journal of Botany Studies, 6(2):360-366 2021 2455-541X
12 Utilization and Primary Survey of Timber Yielding Plants in Tribal Region of Peth Taulka, Nashik Jondhale, A.S. and Chavan, S.P. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 12(2):17-21 2021 0975-6299
13 Genetic Improvement of Centella Asiatica L. For High Yield of Saponins Through Colchicine Treatment Jondhale, A.S. and Chavan, S.P. International Journal of Plant Archives, Vol (20) 2:177-181 2020 0972-5210
14 Ethnomedicinal Survey of Medicinal Plants Used for the Treatment of Cure Diarrhoea and Dysentery in Peth Region of Nashik District Jondhale, A.S. and M.T.Patil International Journal of Researches and Analytical Review, Special Issue Jan-2019:93-96 2019 2348-1269
15 Aquatic Macrophytic Diversity in Deothan Reservoir of Akole Tahsil, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Wagh, B.D., Jondhale, A.S. and Chavan, S.P. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative 2019 2349-5162
16 Estimation of Organic Pollution by Palmer’s Algal Index of Deothan Reservoir, Akole Taluka, Ahmednagar Wagh, B.D. and A.S. Jondhale Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 5(12): 1347-1353 2018 2349-5162
17 Ethnomedicinal survey of Peth tribal region of Nashik district in Maharashtra Jondhale, A.S., S.P. Chavan and B.D. Wagh International Journal of Researches in Biosciences, Agriculture and Technology, 4(2): 177-181 2018 2347-517X
18 To study phytochemical and antimicrobial activity of Calotropis procera leaf extracts Afra Akbani, Smita Chavan, and Arti Sharma World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7(9): 780-786 2018 2277-7105
19 Studies on effect of plant growth regulators on callus induction from cotyledon explants of Carthamus tinctorius L. Chavan, S.P. Indian Journal of Plant Sciences, 6(2): 80-83 2017 2319-3824
20 Effect of Cassia obtusifolia on seed germination and growth of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Jondhale, A.S., S.P. Chavan, J.S. Chorate and D.L. Borase Advanced Materials and Innovative Processing Ideas 2017 ISBN: 978-93-24457-18-1

Publications

Sr.No. Member Academic Year Book Name Publication
1 Dr.Anil Kumar and Dr.A.S.Jondhale 2022-23 Advances in Medicinal Plants Sciences Volume-4 Integrated Publication
2 Dr.Anil Kumar and Dr.A.S.Jondhale 2022-23 Advances in Medicinal Plants Sciences Volume-3 Integrated Publication
3 Dr. Vidya V. Patankar, Dr. Smita P. Chavan & Mr. Kiran B. Arangale 2022-23 Biochemistry (T.Y. B.Sc. Sem-VI) Success Publication
4 Dr.K.W.Pawar, Dr.A.S.Jondhale, Miss.K.S.Popere and Mr.K.B.Arangale 2022-23 Evolution and Population Genetics (T.Y.B.Sc, Sem-VI) Success Publications
5 Dr.Anil Kumar and Dr.A.S.Jondhale 2021-22 Advances in Medicinal Plants Sciences Volume-2 Integrated Publication
6 Dr.Avinash S Jondhale 2020-21 One chapter published in reference book of An Introduction to Plant Biology (Volume-1) AkiNik Publications, New Delhi
7 Dr.Avinash S Jondhale Plant Breeding and seed technology text book of T.Y. B. Sc. Botany Success Publication (ISBN: 978-93-5158-499-5)

Details about Collaboration

Collaboration Activities

Sr.No. Description Activity
1 Sahyadri Bhujan Vidya Prasarak Samj, Sahakar Maharshi Bhausaheb Santuji Thorat College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Tal- Sangamner, Dist-Ahmednagar Guest lecture and 12 research combined in both institute work
2 Shri.Dnayaneshwar Sahakari Sakhar Karakhana Ltd. Bhende Tal- Newasa Dist-Ahmednagar Students training in Bio fertilizer Lab in Dnayaneshwar Industries
3 Jijamata College of Science and Arts Bhende Tal- Newasa Dist-Ahmednagar Guest lecture in Jijamata college
4 OM FOODS AND NATURALS One Workshop on Spirulina organized in our College
5 G.E.Society, HPT Arts and RYK Science College Nashik Finger Millet Cultivation and Promotion
6 SNJB Arts Commerce and Science College, Chandwad, Nashik We arranged guest lecture in both institute and faculty combined work in research and published a research paper.

Yearly Activities

Sr.No. Year Activity
1 2022-23 T.Y.B.Sc Students Joined Certificate courses of Nursery Development
2 2022-23 One day visit of the F.Y/S.Y./T.Y.B.Sc. students were organized for the study tour at MPVKV Rahuri and Green Gold seed companies
3 2022-23 Our departmental 4 students participated in a workshop on Spirulina cultivation on 11 March 2023 at Nutan Arts Commerce and Science College, Rajapur, Sangamner
4 2022-23 Our departmental 4 students participated in a workshop on Oyster Mushroom cultivation on 08 March 2023 at Nutan Arts Commerce and Science College, Rajapur, Sangamner
5 2022-23 4 Students and 2 Teaching faculty participated in wild vegetable festival workshop in Chandwad College Nashik
6 2021-22 Excursion tour of S.Y./T.Y.B.Sc students at Saval Ghats.
7 2021-22 S.Y./T.Y.B.Sc Students Joined Certificate courses of Nursery Development and Mushroom Cultivation.
8 2021-22 Our departmental Students and Faculty organized a tree plantation program in our college campus during the academic year 2022-23.
9 2020-21 S.Y./T.Y.B.Sc Students Joined Certificate courses of Nursery Development and Mushroom Cultivation.
10 2019-20 S.Y./T.Y.B.Sc Students Joined Certificate courses of Nursery Development and Mushroom Cultivation.
11 2019-20 Our departmental tree plantation program organized in our college campus during the academic year 2019-20.
12 2019-20 Department organized a poster presentation competition for B.Sc Students.
13 2019-20 S.Y./T.Y. B.Sc. Students Academic visits to Saval Ghats.

Awards and Achievements

Sr.No. Staff Member Award Certificate
1 Dr.A.S.Jondhale Recognized Post Graduate Teacher and Guide for M. Phil / Ph.D. in Botany of Savitribai Phule Pune University
2 Dr.S.P.Chavan Recognized Post Graduate Teacher and Guide for M. Phil / Ph.D. in Botany of Savitribai Phule Pune University
3 Dr.A.S.Jondhale Fellow of Society of Agriculture and Nutrition (F.S.A.N)
4 Dr.S.P.Chavan Fellow of Society of Agriculture and Nutrition (F.S.A.N)

Department Rankers

Sr.No. Year Class Student Name CGPA/Percentage Rank No.
1 2018-19 T.Y. B.Sc. Charaskar Namdeo Kisan 72.58 1
2 2019-20 T.Y. B.Sc. Gaikwad Gayatri Gunwant 65.55 1
3 2020-21 T.Y. B.Sc. Padvi Kiran Madanraj 72.05 1
4 2021-22 T.Y. B.Sc. Bhoye Ratna Jagan 77.86 1

Placement Candidates

Sr.No. Student Name Organization Class Passing Year
1 Miss Hemlata Narayan Gangode Primary Tribal School, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik T.Y.B.Sc 2019-20
2 Mr. Gawali Rahul Raghunath Railway Electrician in Mumbai T.Y.B.Sc 2019-20
3 Mr. Kishor Namdev Bhangare Government Boarding School Kharperdi, Tal-Peth T.Y.B.Sc 2019-20
4 Mr. Thepane Madhukar Gopinath Arts Commerce and Science College Ravalgaon, Nashik T.Y.B.Sc 2018-19
5 Mr. Gaikwad Hemaraj Gopal (Organization not specified) T.Y.B.Sc 2018-19
6 Mr. Gavandhe Laxman Tatiram Shri.C.S.M. Vidyalya Makhalabad T.Y.B.Sc 2018-19
7 Miss Gitajali Jayram Raut Raygad District Education T.Y.B.Sc 2018-19
8 Mr. Raut Pundlik Chandar Danga Sevea Mendel Arts Com. and Sci. College Mulher T.Y.B.Sc 2018-19
9 Mr. Borse Dharmraj P. Maharashtra Railway Police T.Y.B.Sc 2016-17
10 Mr. Ashok Namdeo Arts Commerce and Chaudhari Science College, Traymbakeshwar, Nashik T.Y.B.Sc 2016-17
11 Mr. Bhoye Rohidas Ramesh Government Primary and Secondary Higher School of Talwade, Satana, Nashik T.Y.B.Sc 2016-17
12 Mr. Vilas Vitthal Mohandkar SNS Foundation T.Y.B.Sc 2014-15
13 Miss Manisha Jadhav Primary Tribal School, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik T.Y.B.Sc 2014-15
14 Mr. Pravin Jadhav Area Manager of Newoj Seeds Pvt. LTD. T.Y.B.Sc 2014-15
15 Mr. Padvi Sadashive Rashi Seeds Pvt. LTD T.Y.B.Sc 2014-15
16 Mr. Bharsat Kantilal (Organization not specified) T.Y.B.Sc 2014-15

F.Y. B.Sc. - Course Information

Class Name Course Name University Code Course Code Course Type Level
F.Y.B.Sc Sem I Plant Life and Utilization I (Paper I) 11141 BO111 Compulsory UG
F.Y.B.Sc Sem I Plant Morphology and Anatomy (Paper II) 11142 BO112 Compulsory UG
F.Y.B.Sc Sem II Plant Life and Utilization II (Paper I) 12141 BO121 Compulsory UG
F.Y.B.Sc Sem II Principles of Plant Science (Paper II) 12142 BO122 Compulsory UG

S.Y. B.Sc. - Course Information

Class Name Course Name University Code Course Code Course Type Level
S.Y.B.Sc Semester III Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Plant Ecology (Paper I) 23141 BO 231 Compulsory UG
S.Y.B.Sc Semester III Plant Physiology (Paper II) 23142 BO 232 Compulsory UG
S.Y.B.Sc Semester IV Plant Anatomy and Embryology (Paper I) 24141 BO 241 Compulsory UG
S.Y.B.Sc Semester IV Plant Biotechnology (Paper II) 24142 BO 242 Compulsory UG

T.Y. B.Sc. - Course Information

Class Name Course Name University Code Course Code Course Type Level
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Cryptogamic Botany (Algae & Fungi) (Paper-I) 35141 BO-351 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Archegoniate (Paper-II) 35142 BO-352 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Spermatophyta and Paleobotany (Paper-III) 35143 BO-353 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Plant Ecology (Paper-IV) 35144 BO-354 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Cell and Molecular Biology (Paper-V) 35145 BO-355 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Genetics (Paper-VI) 35146 BO-356 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Medicinal Botany (Paper-X) 351410 BO-3510 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester V Plant Diversity and Human Health (Paper-XI) 351411 BO 3511 Compulsory UG
Class Name Course Name University Code Course Code Course Type Level
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Plant Physiology and Metabolism 36141 BO - 361 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Biochemistry 36142 BO - 362 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Plant Pathology 36143 BO - 363 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Evolution & Population Genetics 36144 BO-364 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Advanced Plant Biotechnology 36145 BO 365 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Plant Breeding and Seed Technology 36146 BO 366 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Nursery and Gardening Management 361410 BO-3610 Compulsory UG
T.Y. B.Sc. Semester VI Biofertilizers 361411 BO-3611 Compulsory UG

Lab Instruments

Sr.No. Name of Equipment Specifications Make Quantity Funded by
1 Laminar Air flow 1 Self/BCUD 1 Self/BCUD
2 Autoclave 1 Self/BCUD 1 Self/BCUD
3 Oven 1 Self/BCUD 1 Self/BCUD
4 Simple Microscope 03 Self/BCUD 3 Self/BCUD
5 Compound Microscope 10 Self/BCUD 10 Self/BCUD
6 Binocular Microscope 1 Self/BCUD 1 Self/BCUD
7 Light Microscope 3 Self/BCUD 3 Self/BCUD
8 Centrifuge 1 Self 1 Self

Staff Other Activity Report

Sr.No. Other Activity
1 Dr.A.S.Jondhale working as Students Developmental Officer
2 Dr. A.S.Jondhale is working as a Member, College Development Committee
3 Dr.A.S.Jondhale Co-ordinator of Nature Club
4 Dr.A.S.Jondhale is working as Member of NAAC Steering Committee
5 Dr.A.S.Jondhale is working as Member of Research Committee
6 Dr.A.S.Jondhale is a Co-ordinator of Culture program
7 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as NSS Program since 2016-17.
8 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Member of IQAC
9 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Member of Admission Committee
10 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Member of NAAC Steering Committee
11 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Chairman of Grievances Redressal Committee
12 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Chairman of Sexual Harassment Committee
13 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Member of Parent Association
14 Dr.S.P.Chavan working as Member of Research Committee