The department of Botany was started in the year 1963 and celebrated its golden jubilee in the year 2013. The department has received Research Fund from Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Department of Science and Technology (DST). It has organized hands on training and exhibition on herbarium & museum. It maintains a “Diamond Jubilee herbal garden” in the campus. Faculty are actively engaged in research activities and publish papers in peer reviewed journals. They have completed major and minor projects funded by University Grants Commission (UGC). The curriculum is designed and developed to suit the needs of the students for higher studies and self entrepreneurship. The UGC has sanctioned Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) in Horticultural Science, a degree programme under the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)
Goals
- To inculcate and promote basic human values through science education.
- To instill a sense of interest in plant science and appreciation in the industrial, economic, environmental and social context.
- To provide opportunities for career based knowledge acquisition
- To equip students' skills through which they can proceed for further studies in specialized areas at Botany
- To impart knowledge of scientific concepts, correlation and interdependence of various branches of Botany
Programme offered
| B.Sc. Botany |
Course Structure
 UG -2021 |
UG -2024 |
Research
| Research Advisors | |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. | M.Phil. |
| Dr.S.Kala | Dr.M.Hemalatha |
| Research Projects | Books Published |
|---|---|
| Major Project – 1 Minor Projects – 4 |
5 |
Result
UG
University Rank
UG
| Academic Year | Rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 4 | S. Ilanthiraya |
| 2022-2023 | 7 | L. Rishikaa |
| 2021-2022 | 8 | C. Selvabharathi |
| 2020-2021 | 2 | C.M. Durga |
| 2019-2020 | 2 | V. Aravindha |
| 2018-2019 | 8 | P. Vaishnavi |
Activities
DepartmentMeetings organized by Phytoclub
- An association meeting was organised on 14.03.2024. Dr. M. Vasuki, Principal, Associate Professor and Head, PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli delivered a lecture on the topic “To become a good and great citizen”
- Life skill programme was conducted on the topic “Adaptive and Positive Behaviour for your Life Ahead” on 15.02.2024. Ms. Dharshini Umaidurai, BA (Honors), Environmental Studies, Yale-NUS College, Singapore was the resource person.
- Dr. T. Vijayarani, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Arts and Science College for Women, Perambalur spoke on the topic “Thamizhum Thervum” on 10.02.2024
- Phytoclub organised a meeting on 08.02.2024. Dr. M. Nageswari, Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of History, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli delivered a lecture on the topic “Do women have equal rights?”
- A special lecture was organized on 05.02.2024. Dr. S, Kala, Dean of Quality and Research and Associate Professor, Department of Botany, delivered a lecture on the topic “Intellectual Property Rights”
- Department of Botany, Students’ ExNoRa and Home Science jointly organised a meeting on 03.02.2024. Exn. Mr. P. Mohan, Youth ExNoRa International and Child welfare Committee, Trichirappalli spoke on the topic “Empower the Students”
- A one day seminar on the topic “Conservation of Biodiversity” was organised on 05.01.2024. Dr. K. Balakrishnan, Principal and Correspondent, Bharathi Matric School, Tiruchirappalli spoke on the topic “பறவைகள் பலவிதம்” and Tree, P. Thomas, Researcher and Redeemer, Rare and endangerous tree species, Tiruchirappalli gave a lecture on “மரங்கள் - காடுகள் - கடவுள்கள்”
- Department of Botany, Biochemistry and Biotechnology jointly organized an Entrepreneurial Skill Development programme on the topic “Regenerative Agriculture” on 14.12.2023 & 15.12.2023. Mr. K. Ponalegendraraja, Organic trainer, Thalir Organic farm, Manapparai and Mrs. P. Devaki Chellaiah, Motivational Trainer, Tiruchirappalli was the resource persons
- Phytoclub organized a meeting on 01.09.2023. Dr. M. Nalini, Associate Professor and Head, PG & Research Department of History, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli delivered a lecture on the topic “கல்வெட்டு படிக்கலாம் வாங்க”
- In collaboration with Research Department of Zoology conducted a meeting on 24.02.2023, Dr. S. Usha, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Sanskrit, spoke on the topic “Professional Ethics”
- Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Home Science, Hospital Administration & Nutrition and Dietetics jointly organized a meeting on 24.02.2023 on the eve of commemoration of Science Day Celebration. Mr. Paul Ramesh, Educator and Trainer spoke about “Increasing consumerism & its impact on the Environment”
- Dr. T. Sumitha, Assistant Professor in History, delivered a lecture on “We, The People of India” on 23.02.2023
- Dr. R. Vidhya, Associate Professor and Head, Department of English, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, enlightened the students on the topic “Enhancing the listening and speaking skills of College students for Professional competency” on 20.02.2023
- Life skill Programme was organized on “The Martial Art – Silambam – A Demo”, on 15.02.2023. Ms. S. Sathya, III B.Sc., Botany demonstrated Silambam
- Ms. L. Rishikaa and S. Suvaethalakshmi, of III B.Sc., Botany, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, trained the students on “Canva design skills” on 14.02.2023
- Gender Equity Program was organized on the title “பெண்களுக்கு எதிரான வன்முறையும் பாதுகாப்பும்”, on 3.2.2023. Dr. S. Yoga Lavanya, Faculty, Srilankan Tamil Sangam, Canada, was the resource person
- In collaboration with Department of Economics a special lecture was organised on “Entrepreneurial Skill Development” on 12.09.2022 Dr. A. Tamilarasu, Associate Professor in Accounting, Department of Cooperatives, Ambo University, Ethiopia was the resource person
- Organized a special lecture on 15.09.2022 and Dr. Naveen Krishnan, President of Global Nature Foundation , Musiri , spoke on the heading “Integrated Farm Management for Sustainable Agriculture”
- “Botany Expo- 2022” on 26.07.2022 was organised to create awareness on Herbarium and Museum. More than 1200 students from various schools and colleges visited and appreciated
- One day international webinar on “Recent trends in Medical Microbiology” was organized on 10.03.2021. Dr. Nazeerulla Rahamathulla, Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, U.A.E and Dr. K. Saravanakumar, Research Professor, Department of Bio-Health Convergence, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea, enlightened the students on the topics “Transmission, pathogenesis and immunology of SARS-CO V-2 infection” and “human fungal infection: Human defience and clinical challenges” respectively
- The Department of Botany in collaboration with Students’ Exnora celebrated Women’s day on 08.03.2021, Exn. P. Mohan, Founder, Youth Exnora International, Tiruchirappalli and Dr. S. Sankari, Former Vice – Principal Cauvery College, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
- Association meeting on “My Journey in SRC” was organized on 12.02.2021. Prof. Dr. S. Indra, Former HOD, Department of Botany, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College addressed the students
- A one day international webinar on “COVID- 19: Impacts on Food and Agriculture” was organised on 02.07.2020. Dr. S. Vijayakumar, Post- Doctoral Research Fellow Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai.P.R.China and Dr. M. Hemalatha, Associate Professor, chaired the sessions
- One day seminar on “Recent trends in Horticulture” was organized on 18.12.2019. Dr. V. Lakshmanan, Professor & Head, Department of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College & Research Institute for Women, Tiruchirappalli and Dr. V.P. Santhi, Assistant Professor, Department of Fruit Science, Horticultural College & Research Institute for Women, Tiruchirappalli delivered lecture on the topic “Advances in vegetable production” and “Advances in fruit production” respectively
- A workshop on “Vermicompost production and its various applications” was conducted on 17.08.2019. Dr. P. Muthukrishnan, Professor, Department of Biotechnology Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science (W), Perambalur shared his expertise
Competitions conducted
- National level virtual intercollegiate competition on poster presentation was conducted on the topic “Energy Conservation” on 24.01.2024.
- To celebrate International year of Millets day, Department of Botany, Home Science and Students’ ExNoRa in collaboration with MPR foods organized Expo and conducted interdepartmental competition on “Invitation card preparation and Quiz” on 27.12.2023.
- National Science Day International Slogan writing competition was organized on 28.02.2023 through virtual platform. Around 60 participants from various colleges and Universities participated and cash awards were distributed to the prize winners. Mr. Mohamed Mustafa, II M.Sc., Microbiology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Tenkasi, bagged the first prize and Miss Renuga, II B.Sc., Microbiology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli, secured second prize.
- In commemoration of MARTYRS’ DAY, Inter School Drawing competition was conducted on 28.01.2023. Thirty students from various schools participated and bagged prizes.
- In commemoration of International year of Millets, a National level intercollegiate competition was conducted on the theme “Millet for Elegance” on 25.01.2023 in virtual platform. Around 40 participants from various colleges participated and cash awards were distributed to the prize winners. Miss. P.Varsha P, II M.Sc., Botany, H.H. The Rajah’s College, Pudukkottai, bagged the first prize and Miss. Kaniyamudhu A, III B.Sc., Botany, National College, Tiruchirappalli, won the second prize.
- National Science Day International Slogan writing competition was organized on on 28.02.2023 through virtual platform. Around 60 participants from various colleges and Universities participated and cash awards were distributed to the prize winners. Mr. Mohamed Mustafa, II M.Sc., Microbiology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Tenkasi, bagged the first prize and Miss Renuga, II B.Sc., Microbiology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli, secured second prize
- In commemoration of MARTYRS’ DAY, Inter School Drawing competition was conducted on 28.01.2023. Thirty students from various schools participated and bagged prizes
- In commemoration of International year of Millets, a National level intercollegiate competition was conducted on the theme “Millet for Elegance” on 25.01.2023 in virtual platform. Around 40 participants from various colleges participated and cash awards were distributed to the prize winners. Miss. P.Varsha P, II M.Sc., Botany, H.H. The Rajah’s College, Pudukkottai, bagged the first prize and Miss. Kaniyamudhu A, IIIB.Sc., Botany, National College, Tiruchirappalli, won the second prize
MoU signed
- Signed MoU with” Rotary club of Trichy Gems innovator” on 20.12.2023.
- Signed MoU with “SAB Research Academy” Thirukkanurpati-PO, Thanjavur on 27.07.2022.
- Signed MoU with” Rotary club of Trichy Gems innovator” on 28.12.2022
- On 29.11.2022. Signed MoU with “Global Nature Foundation” Musiri
- Signed MoU with “SAB Research Academy” Thirukkanurpati-PO, Thanjavur on 27.07.2022
- Construction of Sensory garden in Dolphin special School, Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirappalli
- Training to Self-help group on Preparation of herbal formulations in Valadi, Tiruchirappalli
Activities under MoU
- Department of Botany, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, Tiruchirappalli, conducted an activity on herbal products preparation on 28.12.2023.
- Department of Botany created a sensory garden to stimulate the senses for children who suffer from sensory problems on 01.12. 2023..
- One day seminar was organized on the titled “Conservation Methods and Strategies”, Session I-Dr.Naveen Krishnan enriched the students on the topic “Creation of Miyawaki Forest”. Session II Dr. ShaArun, Director, Research and veterinary operation, Banneerghatta Bear Rescue Centre, Bangalore, spoke on “Conservation of Ecosystem”
- Workshop on “Herbal preparations” for self-help group, Ariyamangalam, Tiruchirappalli. Rtn. AKS. M. Muruganantham, Rotary Governor enlightened on Entrepreneurial skills and participation certificates were distributed to self-help group
Consultancy services
- Dr. P. Nithiya, rendered consultancy service to J.V.N Nursery Garden employees in nursery making, maintenance and management on 25.03.2024
- Dr. C. Thilagavathi, provided training on Herbal and ornamental nursery making, maintenance and management to employees of JJ IDEA Pasumai Bhoomi Bio organic and Tamil Nadu Coconut Research Centre (P) Ltd., Pattukkottai on 10.12.2023
- Dr. S. Thevasundari gave training on Making, Maintenance and management of nursery to employees of Thirupathi Nursery Garden, No. 213, Kalaimagal Street, Marungulam, Thanjavur on 07.10.2023
- Dr. M.Hemalatha, gave training on herbal preparations to employees of GKS Enterprises 2/167-P, Valli Nagar,Pulivalam,Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India, on 25.03.2023
- Dr.P.Kamaladevi, rendered consultancy service to Bodhi Bonasi nursery, Tiruchirappalli, employees in nursery making, maintenance and management on 21.03.2023
Corporate training
- Dr. S. Thevasundari and Dr. C. Thilagavathi, Assistant Professor of Botany Department offered training to the teachers of Kamakoti Vidyalaya in Interactive and effective teaching of Science ( 2024- 2025)
- Dr. S. Kala, Associate Professor offered training on museum preparation to the teachers of Kamakoti Vidyalaya, Tiruchirappalli (2023 – 2024)
- Faculty offered training to the teachers of Kamakoti Vidyalaya, Tiruchirappalli on Gardening and Landscaping
Extension activities/ Social Initiatives
- An extension activity was held at Allur Panchayat, Tiruchirappalli District, to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship through mushroom cultivation, vermicomposting, and seed ball preparation on 20.09.2024
- Extension service on “Recycling of solid waste and preparing herbal cosmetics” was organised to self help group Mutharasanallur, Tiruchirappalli on 13.12.2023
- An Awareness programme on “Herbal cosmetic preparations” was organised to self help group Ariyamangalam on 13.12.2022
- An Awareness programme on “COVID-19 and its preventive measures through Herbal Remedies” was organised in the adopted village, Sirumayangudi on 27.03.2021. The participants were also trained on the methods of vermicompost production
Academic positions held
- Dr.S.Kala - DC member for Ph.D in Periyar E.V.R. College, Tiruchirappalli, St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli and Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli
- Dr,S.Kala - Nominee for Administrative Academic Audit in V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
- Dr,S.Kala - Board of Studies member for Sri. Sarada College for Women, Salem and St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli
- Dr,S.Kala - Subject expert in staff recruitment committee in Sri. Sarada College for Women, Salem
- Dr.M.Hemalatha - Subject expert for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) in Government Arts College, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Publications
- National Level - 58
- International Level - 60
Book / Book chapter
- Dr. S. Kala published “Dictionary of Botany”- Beyond just giving the meaning
- Dr. S. Kala published a compilation of campus flora of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College
- Dr. S. Kala published 2 books in Tamil ““ஆரோக்கிய வாழ்வு தரும் கீரைகள்” “சீரான வாழ்வுதரும் சிறு தானியங்கள்”
Book chapter
- Dr.S.Kala, - Biodiversity of Western Ghats Edited by Dr.Silvy Mathew, Dr. Jisha K and Dr. Sheeja T Tharakan, 2023, ISBN: 978-81-960780-0-3249-256 . A chapter entitled “A plea for biodiversity conservation of western Ghats”
Award
- Ms. R. Kanimozhi received “Oviyakalai Thilagam Viruthu” in the State level Poetry Competition organized by Kaviyarasar Kalai Thamizh Sangam in 72nd Independence Day celebration
- Ms. G. Janaki received “Kavimani Viruthu” in the State level Poetry Competition organized by Kaviyarasar Kalai Thamizh Sangam in 72nd Independence day celebration
Prizes
- Aswini, III B.Sc., won III prize for oral presentation in International Conference on “Converging Research approaches in Life Sciences for future Advancement (CRLSFA-2023)” organized by PG and Research Department of Microbiology, Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women’s College, Sundarakottai, Mannargudi
- In 2022-2023, 18 students participated and presented papers in international and national seminar & conferences
- Devadharshini S & Madumitha S. II B.Sc., bagged II Prize in Interdepartmental Quiz competition conducted by Department of Biochemistry, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami Collge, on the theme “Awareness on Cancer Day”
- Jeevika S &Sakthi E, III, B. Sc., Won I Prize in interdepartmental competition on “Management Game” conducted by Department of Business Administration, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College
- Ms. S. Vanathi of III B.Sc. co-authored two poems titled “Track Your Skills” and “Voice of Many” in the poetry anthology Spectrum of thoughts published by Fanatixx Publishing Company, Rourkela, Odisha
- Ms. C. M. Durga of III B.Sc. won the II prize in the intercollegiate debate competition on “ Science is A Boon or A Bane” conducted by PG & Research Department of Botany, Holy Cross College, Trichirappalli
- Ms. M. Jayabharathi and R. Gayathri of III B.Sc. won I prize in Bioutsav quiz competition organized by Department of Biotechnology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. K. Deepika and J. Swetha won III prize in Bioutsav Poster presentation organized by Department of Biotechnology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. R. Malini won III prize in Bioutsav Pencil Sketch competition organized by Department of Biotechnology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. K. Monika won I prize in Bioutsav Poetry competition organized by Department of Biotechnology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. S. Priyadharshini Bai and Ms. B. Dhanashi won III prize in Herbo cosmetics preparation competition in “Herbo fest” organized by the Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. K. Deepika and Ms. J. Swetha won II prize in Herbo fest Quiz competition, organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli in 2019 – 2020
- Ms. C.M. Durga and Ms. P. Jeevakani won I prize in Herbo food preparation competition, in “Herbo fest” organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. S. Vaishaly has represented Tamil Nadu in the Republic Day Parade
- Ms. S. Gayathridevi received “Guard of Honor” award in Republic Day Celebration
- Ms. P. H. Manoranjini won II Prize for poster presentation in International seminar on “Microbe, microbial processes and its products” at Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women’s College, Sundarakkottai, Mannargudi
- Ms. R. Ramya won I Prize in essay writing competition in “Chemfest-17”
Papers presented
- International – 65
Field visit
- tudents and Faculty visited tree plantation mission at Sanamangalam, and Forest tree seed centre, P. K Agaram, Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli on 14.09.2023
- The final year students and faculty visited the “Namma Marangal Thiruvila- 100 types of Native Trees Exhibition” organized by “Kanmalai Arakkatalai
- Our students and Faculty went for a field trip to Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Srirangam on16.09.2022. Students were explained about collection, segregation and processing of solid waste and also they visited to Butterfly Park, Mellur, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli
- Students and Faculty visited Bodhi Bonsai Nursery, Tiruchirappalli. students learned about making and maintenance of bonsai
Resources
Books - 1366Journals -1
- Journal of Biosciences
- General lab
- Microbiology lab & Physiology Lab
- Orbital shaking incubator
- Tissue culture rack
- UV spectrophotometer
- Antibiotic zone reader
- Vacuum distillation unit
- Digital photomicrography
- UV transilluminator
- Gel electrophoresis
- Autoclave
- Laminar air flow hood
Highlights
- Fifty four students participated in பசுமை தமிழகம் திட்டம் திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி மாவட்டத்தில் "ஓரு கோடி மரங்கள் வளர்ப்பு”
- “Varam oru Mooligai” was delivered by a final year student in College Assembly every week
- Seven day International Virtual Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Recent trends in Biological sciences”- RTBS 2023
- Published book chapters on “Environment and Climatic Changes” Volume I & II with ISBN: 978-93-94638-83-9, 978-93-94638-44-0 and three faculty members acted as editors
- Four papers published in Web of Science
- Eleven book chapters published
- Students have secured University ranks in successive years
- Faculty recognition by Rotary Club, Tiruchirappalli
- Entrepreneur skill training programme is conducted on herbal preparation for home managers
- Certificate course on B.Voc Horticultural Science was conducted in 2018-2019
- The Department maintains herbarium, museum and herbal jubilee garden
- The Department organizes exhibition on herbal focus, herbarium and museum. Students from peer institution visit and record the feedback
- Community oriented and socially relevant extension activities are organised in adopted villages
- Annual industrial visit and field trips were arranged for students
Books
Dr. S. Kala has published 4 books
- Dictionary of Botany- Beyond just giving the meaning
- A handbook on Campus flora
- Arokiya Vaazhvu Tharum Keeraigal
- Seerana Vaazhvu Tharum Siruthaniyangal.
- Dr.S.Kala released CD on “Teaching of pollution through e – learning “
- Dr.S.Kala released CD on “Illustrated Plant Morphology “
- Manual - I : Thallophyta, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms and Paleobotany
- Manual – II : Anatomy, Embryology, Cytogenetics and Biometry
- Manual – III : Morphology, Taxonomy and Economic botany
- Manual – IV : Plant physiology, Biochemistry & Biophysics and Environment, Biodiversity & Conservation
- Manual - V Allied Practical for Chemistry and Zoology Major : Cryptogams, Gymnosperms, Morphology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Cytogenetics, Physiology, Ecology and Plant propagation
- Dr. S.Kala, Dean of Quality and Research, won the Best Educational Poster Global Award 2020 in the programme “Save Our Mother Earth” organized by Universal Teacher Academy, Puducherry
- Dr. M. Hemalatha received Best Paper Presentation Award in the national conference on “Recent trends in plant biotechnology”, organized by department of Plant Science & School of Life Science, BARD, Tiruchirappalli in 2013
- Dr. T. Radhamani, Associate Professor received “Environ Crusader Award" from Youth Exnora international, Tiruchirappalli zone, Tamil Nadu in 2015
- Dr. S. Kala received “Perasiriyar Rathna Award" sponsored by Kaviarasar Kalai Thamizh Sangam, Paramathi Velur on Teacher's Day in 2018
- Dr. S. Kala – Construction and maintenance of Herbal garden, phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial efficacy of selected medicinal plants in 2011 – 2014
- Dr. M. Hemalatha – Studies on VA – mycorrhizal fungi associated with medicinal plants from tropical and temperate localities in 2004 – 2006
- Dr. T. Radhamani – Screening of wild plants for antimicrobial activity in 2007- 2009
- Dr. S. Kala – Antimicrobial activity of selected medicinally used orchids of kolli hills in 2007 – 2009