Department of Botany
The Department of Botany, Giriraj Government College was established in the year 1956. At the time of establishment the education imparted was pre-university course and under graduation. Sree K.V.S. Ramakoti was the first Head holding the charge of the Botany department.
B.Sc course with combination of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry was offered initially. B.Sc course in combination with Botany, Biotechnology and Chemistry was started in the year 2001-2002 as a self-finance course.
M.Sc (Botany) course was started in 2016 -17 with an intake of 30 students. now it's intake 60
In the course of history, the department has developed botanical and rose gardens, green houses on the college campus. Our Department has collaborations with Botany departments of various other universities and research institutions, such as Telangana University, Nizamabad, Osmania University Hyderabad, Kakatiya University Warangal, Regional Rice & Sugarcane research station, Agriculture polytechnic, Rudrur and Forest Department and Agricultural department of Telangana state at Nizamabad.
Particularly, I would like to mention that our department is intensively interactive with the department of botany, Telangana University, Nizamabad and taking inputs and guidance from the learned professors for curricular and co curricular activities to enrich teaching and research
Botany Department has organized many national workshops and seminars for students, professionals and Lecturers to enhance their abilities. To name a few seminars and workshops organised are:
Seminars /Conference
Academic Year
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Date of the National Seminar/Conference
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Theme of the Seminar
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Resource Persons
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2012- 2013
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20 th February, 2013
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“Recent Trends in Plant Sciences”
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Dr.P.Prakash
Vice Chancellor, BRAOU HYD
M.N.V Prasad university of HYD
Prof. Pullaiaah Choudary
S.K University Ananthapur
Prof. Seeta Ram Rao, Professor, OU
Dr. S. Mohan Karuppayil, Professor, SRTM University
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2015- 2016
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21st & 22 nd December, 2015
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“Biodiversity Conservation and Role of Student Youth”
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Dr. M R G Reddy, IFS Addl. PCCF, MOEF& CC Regional office Chennai
Dr. VenkataRamana, Asst. Prof, Nizams College, Hyd
Dr. Srinivasulu Asst. Prof. of Zoology OUHYD
Dr. K. Joseph, Head Scientist, Regional Rice and Sugarcane Research Station, Rudrur, Nizamabad
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Intwernational e- Publication
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2017- 2018
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29th December 2017
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Ïmportance of Ethnomedicinal Validation of Regional Flora and Fauna for Value Added Products
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Dr. B. Dinesh Kumar,Deputy Director, HOD Drugs Division, NIN
T. Pullaiah, Dept of Botany, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur
Dr. N. Harishankar, Scientist NCLAS, NIN HYD
Dr. M.M.V Baig ,Nanded
Dr. M. Aruna, Telangana University
Dr. Ch. Sambashivarao
Principal ,Scientist RSRRS Rudrur NZB
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2020- 2021
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08th February 2021
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International Conference on "Plants and Environment "
organized by
Dept.of Botany
Girraj Government College(A),Nizamabad in Collaboration with Council for Green Revolution, Hyderabad & Dept.of Botany ,Telangana University,Nizamabad
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Guest of Honour :
Prof Naseem, Dean, Faculty of Science & Computer Science
& Registrar ,Telangana University
Resource Persons:
1.Dr.Maqbool Ahmed
Head,Dept.of Botany,School of Sciences,Maulana Azad National Urdu University,GachibowliHyderabad
Topic :- The World of Mushrooms
2.Dr.Shyam Kumar Bhandari,
USA,
Topic-Molecular tools that drives Scientific research: Basic Principle and application of blotting techniques
3. Dr.Chandrakantha Mahendranathan
Eastern University,Sri Lanka
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables in developing countries
4.Prof Abdullah Mohammad Shohael, Ph.D
Dept.of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering Jahanirnagar University,Bangladesh
Topic :-Microbes in Applied Research to Improve food and Human Health
5.Prof.Anjana Singh
Tribhuvan University,Nepal
Topic:Symbiotic effect of mycorrhizae on plants
6.Dr.Madhusudhan Reddy
Dept.of Botany
Yogi Vemana University,Kadapa,A.P
Topic: Ex-Situ conservation of endemic and threatened plants of Eastern Ghats,India
7.Dr.N.Amaresen
Asst. Professor
C.G .Bhakta Institute technology
Uka Tarsadia University
Maliba campus,Bardoli
Surat,Gujarat
Topic:Microbial mediated mitigation of various Environmental stress in plants
8.C.Umamaheshwar Reddy
Environmental Scientist
Council for Green Revolution,Hyderabad
Topic:
Plants for a living Planet
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Workshop
Year
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Dates of the Workshop
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Topic of the Workshop
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Resource Persons
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2013- 2014
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20 -21, January, 2014
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Two- day workshop on Modern trends and opportunities to students of life Sciences
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Dr.Pullaia choudary Prof.
Sk University Ananthapur
Dr. Venu
Adl. Director BSI HYD
Dr. Venkataramana
Asst. Prof. Nizam College Hyd
Dr. Aloke Choarge
BSI HYD
Dr. Gangadar Rao
Rtd. Prof. OU HYD
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2017- 2018
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12th September,2017
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Plant Systematics – Recent Trends
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Dr. Venkataramana
Asstt. Prof. Nizam College Hyd
Dr. Sadashivaiah
Asst. Prof GDC Wanaparthy.
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2018-2019
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15th &16th feb,2019
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Techniques in Biotechnology
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Dr.Rajesh Goud Gajula, Director Primer Biotech Research Centre Hyd. ChandraShekher Kagitha, Durga Prasad,Junior Scientists,Primer Biotech Research
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2019-2020
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19th 20th 21st,29th Sept.2019
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Techniques in Soil& Water testing
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T.Venkat Ravinder
Dist.Director of Agriculture Officer, Nizamabad
V.Ravindher-
Agricultural Officer (Famer's training Unit),Nizamabad.
Deepthi Devera,
Agricultural Officer, Nizamabad. 4. Divya, Agricultural Officer, NZB.
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2019-2020
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21 st Nov.2020
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Microscope Techniques
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Shaik Akbar Pasha,
Asst.Prof of Microbilogy
Dr.P.Raviraj,
Asst.Prof. of Botany
Deepak Parmar,
Asst.Prof. of Botany |
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2019-2020
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28th Feb.2019
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Herbarium Techniques & Pollen Morphology
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Dr.A.Vijaya Bhasker Reddy
Head Dept.of Botany ,Nizam College(A),Nizamabad.T.S
Dr.P.Ravi Raj ,
Asst. Prof.of Botany,Girraj Government College(A)
Nizamabad |
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2020-2021
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23rd March 2021
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Webinar workshop on Soil& Water testing Methods for Plant growth & Development
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T.Venkat Ravinder
Assistant Director of Agriculture Officer, Nizamabad
V.Ravindher-
Agricultural Officer (Famer's training Unit),Nizamabad.
Deepthi Devera,
Agricultural Officer, Nizamabd.
B. Divya,
Agricultural Officer, Nizamabad
D.Sree Lekha ,
Agricultural Officer, Nizamabad |
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In addition , Botany department has organised webinars, online awareness programmes and quiz competitions during the Covid-19 pandemic situation.
Regarding research activities, our Department has submitted recently two Minor Research Projects (MRP) Sponsored by UGC - SERO, Hyderabad. The NAAC Team, New Delhi has complimented the Department of Botany as “Highly rated”, during their inspection and assessment visit about teaching and research activities.
Two Minor Research Projects (MRP) were sanctioned for the Department –
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Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Leaf Proteins to K. Devender Babu, Lecturer in Botany. Duration of the Project was 2011 -2013
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Studies on Biological Control of Sunflower Rust Caused by Puccinia helianthi to T. Uma Kiran, Assistant Professor of Botany. Duration of the Project was 2014 -17
Teaching Staff:
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Faculty Name
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Faculty- UG/PG
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Qualification
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Designation
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Profile Link
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Deepak Parmar
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UG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed.,
,(Ph.D)
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Asst.Prof.of Botany
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Dr.P.Ravi Raj
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UG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed.,
,Ph.D
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Asst.Prof.of Botany
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D.Latha
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UG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed.,
(Ph.D)
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Contract Lecturer
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M.Gopal
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UG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed.
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Contract Lecturer
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Dr.T.Narsimha Swamy
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PG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed,
Ph.D
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Guest Lecturer
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Dr.Vemula Suresh
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PG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed,
Ph.D
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Guest Lecturer
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Amreen Ara
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PG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed,
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Guest Lecturer
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Dr.Y.Venkatesh warlue
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PG
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M.Sc.,B.Ed.,
Ph.D
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Guest Lecturer
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Teaching Faculty -Ph.D Details
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Name of the faculty
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Subject
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UG/PG Faculty
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Year of Ph.D Awarded
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University
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Topic Name
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Guide name
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1
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Dr.P.Latha
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Botany
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UG Faculty
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18-03-2019
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Telangana University
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Effect of Brassinosteroids on Mustard ( Brassica juncea L.) Plants Grown in Semi-Arid Tropics of Nizamabad District(T.S.)
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Prof. B.Vidya Vardhini
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2
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Dr.P.Ravi Raj
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Botany
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UG Faculty
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09-10-2020
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Osmania University
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Palynotaxonomical Studies on flora of Manchippa Reserve Forest ,Nizamabad District ,Telangana
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Dr. A.Vijaya Bhasker Reddy
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3
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Dr. T. Narasimha Swamy
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Botany
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PG Guest Faculty
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30-10-2013
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Kakatiya University
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In Vitro Studies in Medicinal PlantMomordica dioica Roxb
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Dr.Md Mustafa
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4
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Dr.Vemula Suresh
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Botany
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PG Guest Faculty
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05-01-2017
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Kakatiya University
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Standardization of in Vitro Techniques in Medicinal Tuber Plant of Corallocarpus Epigaeus (Rottler) Hook . F.
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Dr.Md Mustafa
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5
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Dr.Y.Venkateshwarlu
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Botany
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PG Guest Faculty
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07-03-2019
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Telangana University
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Effect of Salicylic Acid on the cotton plant grown in Nizamabad District
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Prof.B.Vidya Vardhini
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Succession List of the Heads of Botany Department
S.No.
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Name of the Head of the Department
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Qualification
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Period
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1
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Sr. K.V.S.Ramkoti
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M.Sc.
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1956 - 1972
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2
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Smt.R. Janakidevi
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M.Sc
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1972 - 1973
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3
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Sr.K.Srinivas Rao
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M.Sc
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1973 - 1975
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4
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Smt.Janaki Devi
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M.Sc
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1975 - 1977
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5
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Dr.Bhairavanath
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M.Sc., Ph.D
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1977 - 1986
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6
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Sr. M.Venkata Reddy
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M.Sc
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1986 - 1986
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7
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Sr. N.Krishnudu
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M.Sc
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1986 - 1988
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8
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Dr.V.Narayan Reddy
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M.Sc.,Ph.D
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1988 - 1990
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9
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Dr.Bhairavanath
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M.Sc.,Ph.D
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1990 - 1996
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10
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Dr.V. Narayan Reddy
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M.Sc.,Ph.D
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1996 - 1998
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11
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Sri.V.Rajagopal
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M.Sc
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1998 - 2000
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12
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Sr.M.Venkata Reddy
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M.Sc
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2000 - 2004
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13
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Sri.Krishna Reddy
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M.Sc.,B.Ed
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2004 - 2010
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14
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Sri.K.Devender Babu
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M.Sc.,B.Ed
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2010 - 2017
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15
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Dr.B.Nagaraju
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M.Sc.,M.Ed.,M.A,
Ph.D
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2017 - 2018
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16
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Smt.T.Umakiran
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M.Sc.M.Ed
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2018 -2018 Feb.-July
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17
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Dr.B.Nagaraju
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M.Sc.,M.Ed.,M.A,
Ph.D
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2018 -2018
July-Aug.
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18
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Smt.K.Shobha Rani
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M.Sc.,B.Ed
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2018 -2018
Sep.-Nov.
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19
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Dr.P.Latha
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M.Sc.,B.Ed.,M.Phil, Ph.D
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2018 - 2022
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20 |
Deepak Parmar |
M.Sc, M.A, B.Ed |
2022 - |
Guest/ Extension Lectures / Webinar
S.No
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Topic
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Resource Person
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Date
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1
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Biogeochemical Cycles
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Dr. B Vidya Vardhini,
Professor, Telangana University
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14.08.2013
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2
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Bio-Diversity
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Dr. M. Aruna,
Associate Professor, Telangana University
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30.09.2013
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3
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Pteridophytes: General Characters
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Deepak Parmar,
Assistant Professor of Botany, Govt. Degree College, Armoor
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06.01.2014
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4
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r-DNA Technology
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Dr. Jaipal,
Assistant Professor of Botany, GDC, Jadcherla
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07.01.2014
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5
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Seed Technology
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N. Sandhya Kishore,
Asst. Professor, Regional Rice Research Station, Rudrur
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07.02.2014
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6
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Gene Expression – Lac and Tryptophan Operon
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D. Annapurna,
Assistant Professor of Botany
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07.03.2014
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7
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Grafting Methods and Vegetative Propagation
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M. Aurna,
Associate Professor, Telangana University
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08.01.2014
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8
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Phytohormones
and Phytochromes
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Dr. A.A Haleem Khan,
Assistant Professor, Telangana University
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23.09.2014
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9
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Marselia
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P. Latha,
Lecturer in Botany, GDC, Armoor
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20.02.2015
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10
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Gene Concept, Gene Regulation
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Abdul Haleem Khan,
Assistant Professor,
Telangana University
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23.02.2015
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11
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Equisetum and Stellar Evolution
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Deepak Parmar,
Assistant Professor of Botany, GDC,Armoor
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25.02.2015
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12
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Embryology of Angiosperms
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Dr. M. Aruna,
Associate Professor,
Telangana University
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10.09.2015
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13
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Phytohormones
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Prof.Vidya Vardhini,
Telangana University
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28.09.2015
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14
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Bio-Diversity
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Dr. Abdul Haleem Khan,
Assistant Professor,
Telangana Univerisity
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06.10.2015
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15
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Seed Technology
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Smt. Pallavi,
Assistant Professor,
Agricultural Polytechnic, Rudrur
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01.02.2016
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16
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Tissue and Organ Culture
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Dr. Abdul Haleem Khan,
Assistant Professor,
Telangana University
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02.02.2016
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17
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Horticultural Techniques and Bonsai
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P. Latha,
Lecturer in Botany, GDC, Armoor
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24.02.2016
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18
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Human Genomics
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Dr. Harsha Vardhan Doddapaneni,
Assistant Professor,
Library Production, Human Genome Sequencing Centre, Dept. of Molecular Human Genetics,
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas
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07.07.2017
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19
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Modern Trends in Taxonomy
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P. Ravi Raj,
Assistant Professor of Botany, SRNK, GDC, Banswada
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22.08.2017
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20
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General Account on Embryology
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K. Devender Babu,
Retd Hod, Department of Botany,
Girraj Government College, Nizamabad
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06.02.2018
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21
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Bennettitales and Plant Fossils
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Deepak Parmar,
Assistant Professor of Botany,
Govt.Degree College, Armoor
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10.02.2018
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22
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rDNA Technology
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Dr. N. Pundari Goud,
Retd. Lecturer in Botany
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21.02.2018
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23
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Biodiversity
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Dr.B.Nagaraju,
Retd Lecturer in Botany
Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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20-09-2019
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24
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"Organic farming "
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Sri.Prachetan,
Organic farming Trainer
Nizamabad
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26-09-2019 to
27-09-2019
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25
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Gene Organization
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T.Uma Kiran
Asst.Prof of Botany
Govt.Degree College(A),Nizamabad
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30-03-2019
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26
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Extension Lecture / Awareness Programme on Organic Farming
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V. Ravinder,
Farmer training Centre (FTC)
Agriculture Officer
Nizamabad
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17-08-2019
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27
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National Webinar on
Plant Succession -Hydrosere & Xerosere
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Dr.A.Vijaya Bhasker Reddy,
HOD, Department of Botany
Nizam College(A),
Osmania University,Hyderabad
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05-05-2020
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28
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National Webinar on
"NIF Genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae and
Career Opportunities for UG & PG Students in Life Science
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Prof. B.Vidya Vardhini,
Department of Botany,
Telanagana University
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13-05-2020
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29
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National Webinar on Evolution of Sporophyte in Bryophytes and Stelar Evolution in Pteridophytes
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Padala Thirupathi,
Head, Department of Botany
Asst.Prof. of Botany
Govt.Degree College for Women Jagtial
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24-02-2021
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30
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National Webinar on Biodiversity: Hotspots of India
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Prasanna Harikrishna,
Asst.Prof Of Botany
SRR Govt.Arts & Science College,Karimnagar
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23-02-2021
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31
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Extension Lecture on Biofertilizers and Organic Farming
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V. Ravinder,
Farmer traing Centre (FTC)
Agriculture Officer
Nizamabad
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04-03-2021
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32
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National Webinar Webinar on "Effect of Blue Light Emitted from Electronic Screens on Memory"
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Ande Jeevan Rao,
Rtd DVEO & Memory Trainer
Nizamabad
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31-03-2021
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33
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Webinar on Ecosystem Restoration on the Occasion of World Environment day
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A.Uma Shankar Kumar
Asst.Dean -IQAC
KSRM College of Engineering
National Youth and IG -NSS Awardee
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05-06-2021
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34
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Women and Human Rights in India
Dept.of Botany & Food and Nutrition of RBVRR Women’s College, Hyderabad in Association with Dept.of Botany & WEC of Girraj Government College(A), Nizamabad
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Dr.B.Sravanthi
Asst.Prof.of Law Department of Law
Telangana University,
J.Bhanupriya
Sakhi Centre Adminstrator, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Nizamabd
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11-06-2021
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35. |
Externsion Lecture on " Somatic Embryogenesis" |
P. Latha,
Lecture in Botany, Govt. Degree College(W), HussainiAlam, Nizamabad
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31-03-2022
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Courses Offered 2020-2021-First Year with Botany Combination
S.No.
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Groups (Subjects Combination)
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1
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Botany-Biochemistry-Chemistry
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2
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Botany-Chemistry-Biotechnology
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3
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Botany-Chemistry-Computer Science
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4
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Botany-Zoology-Biotechnology
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5
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Botany Zoology-Chemistry
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6
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Botany-Zoology-Computer Science
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7
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Botany-Biochemistry-Biotechnology
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8
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Botany-Biochemistry-Computer Science
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9
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Botany-Zoology-Psychology
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Curricular Aspects
Up to 1993 the department followed the syllabus designed by Osmania University, in 1993 the syllabus of the department was switched over to the common core syllabus introduced by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The faculty of the department strictly adhered to the academic schedule as the almanac of Osmania University, Hyderabad. From 2004 – 2005the college got Autonomous status and semester system was introduced in the examination. At present the college is affiliated to Telangana University, Dichpally and follows the common core syllabus framed by the TSCHE. CBCS Model Syllabus is introduced in the academic year 2014 -2015
Board of Studies Constitution
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A Board of studies is constituted every year at the beginning of the academic year, under the chairmanship of the Head of the department.
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Eminent teachers from the Affiliating University and other Prominent Universities, along with the faculty members of the department included in the BOS committee.
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The Syllabus for each semester for all courses is designed keeping the needs of the students in perspective.
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The Course Plan along with the Course and Learning outcomes are designed in the BOS committee meeting.
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The Examination pattern of the Semester Exams, Internal assessment, Assignments and Student seminars are designed with the course outcomes in view.
The Board of studies constituted for the academic years 2018-19 for Final year and 2019-2020 for I Year (CBCS) and 2020-2021 for Second Year is as follows:
Academic Year2018-2019 for Final Year Semester V & VI
Name of the Member
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Place of Working/ University
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Designation
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Dr.B.Nagaraju
Head, Det.of Boatny
Lecturer in Botany
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Girraj Govt.College (A),
Nizamabad
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BOS Chairman
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Dr. Haleem Khan,
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Department of Botany
Telangana University
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Member
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T. Uma Kiran
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Govt.Degree College
Armoor
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Member
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K. ShobhaRani
Lecturer in Botany
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Girraj Govt.College (A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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P. Latha
Lectuer in Botany
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Girraj Govt.College (A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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Deepak Parmar
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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P. RaviRaj
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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Academic Year - 2019-2020 for First Year Semester-I & II
Name of the Member
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Place of Working/ University
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Designation
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P. Latha
Head, Det.of Boatny
Lecturer in Botany
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Girraj Govt.College (A),
Nizamabad
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BOS Chairman
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Prof.M.Aruna
Associate Professor of Botany
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Department of Botany
Telangana University
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Member
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T. Uma Kiran
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Govt.Degree College
Armoor
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Member
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Deepak Parmar
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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P. RaviRaj
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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Academic Year- 2020-2022 for Second Year Semester-III & IV
Name of the Member
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Place of Working/ University
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Designation
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Dr.P. Latha
Head, Det.of Boatny
Lecturer in Botany
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Girraj Govt.College (A),
Nizamabad
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BOS Chairman
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Prof.M.Aruna
Associate Professor of Botany
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Department of Botany
Telangana University
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Member
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T. Uma Kiran
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Govt.Degree College
Armoor
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Member
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Deepak Parmar
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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P. RaviRaj
Assistant Professor of Botany
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Girraj Govt.College(A),
Nizamabad
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Member
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Teaching Learning Process:
Botany Syllabus -UG
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Subject
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Year
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Semester
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Link
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1
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Botany
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I
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Semester -I & II
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Link
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2
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Botany
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II
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Semester-III & IV
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Link
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3
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Botany
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III
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Semester-V & VI
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Link
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Botany Syllabus - PG (M.Sc.Botany )
Subject
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Year
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Semester
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Link
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Botany
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I & II
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Semester-I,II,III & IV
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Link
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Annual Curricular Plans (lecturer-wise):
Each Lecturer is directed to prepare an Annual curricular plan depending upon the classes allotted to him/her, incorporating all the required Curricular, Co-Curricular and extracurricular activities as mentioned in the Departmental Action Plan.
Student centric activities for improved learning
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Student centric activities are planned and adopted for improved student learning, also facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management that contributes to student's holistic development. some of the student centric activities adopted are:
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Quiz
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Certificate Courses
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Project Works
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Field Visits
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Student Seminars
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Encouragement to participate in National/State Seminars and Workshops
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The details of the student centric activities conducted are maintained in a record.
Teaching, Learning and Evaluation:
Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
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Orientation classes for I Year students
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Remedial Classes
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Add-On Courses/ Certificate courses
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Timetable with details of courses
Teaching Learning Process
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Annual Curricular Plans ( lecturer-wise)
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Student centric activities for improved learning
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Study Projects
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Guest Extension Lectures
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Student Seminars
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ICT based teaching & e-learning resources
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Innovative Teaching approaches
Evaluation Process
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Internal Examinations
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Semester Examinations
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Result Analysis of last 5 years
ICT based teaching
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Classes are taken using PPT's or videos to enhance the learning of the students.
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ICT based teaching is given prominence.
Innovative Teaching approaches
Teacher Quality Enrichment training
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The regular teachers undergo in service Orientation courses and Refresher courses and other training programmes as directed by CCE,TS, Hyderabad as part of their continuous professional development.
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Most of the present faculty members have published papers in Journals
Evaluation Process
Internal Examinations
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Internal Assessment examinations are conducted twice per a semester for every student.
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The marks scored by the students are maintained in a record .
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Each Internal exam consists of 20 Multiple choice questions and is an exam for 20 marks.
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Student Seminars are assigned 5 marks
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Student Assignments consist of another 5 marks.
Semester Examinations
The Semester examinations are conducted at the end of each semester and the marks scored are maintained in a record.
Toppers in the course for the last 2 years:
UG
S.No
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Academic year
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Name of the Student
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1
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2016-2017
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Ms. Deshmukh Kameswari
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2
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2017-2018
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Ms. Rujuladev Sravya
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3
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2018-2019
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Sumayya Fathima
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4
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2019-2020
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PG
S.No
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Academic year
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Name of the Student
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1
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2017-2018
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Deshmuk Kameshwari
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2
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2018-2019
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Rajuldevi Sravya
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3
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2019-2020
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Amballa Sruthi |
Result Analysis -UG
Botany Result Analysis-2018-2019
Botany- PG- Result Analysis-2016-17, 2017-2018 & 2018-19
2019-20 |
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Appeard |
Passs |
Pass % |
Sem I |
44 |
36 |
81.81 |
Sem II |
44 |
42 |
95.45 |
Sem III |
20 |
19 |
95 |
Sem IV |
20 |
19 |
95 |
M.Sc - 2020-21 |
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Appeard |
Passs |
Pass % |
Sem I |
57 |
48 |
84.21 |
Sem III |
41 |
29 |
70.73 |
Sem IV |
41 |
27 |
65.85 |
Departmental Library :
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There are nearly … reference books available in the college central library on Language and Literature.
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The Department also maintains its own library of about 55 reference books. Students are encouraged to borrow them regularly.
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Old Question papers of University exams as well as Internal exams are maintained in the departmental library for reference.
List of Department Library Books-View Link
Botanical Laboratory-
Department of Botany-List of Laboratory Equipments-View Link
The Department of Botany maintains a botanical garden which consists of Wild and Ornamental Plants. The botanical garden caters to the needs of students for their practical work, the students collect plant twigs from the garden for their taxonomy practicals. Under Shade net .
Shade Net - 100 square yards and Botanical garden area 1350 square yards.
Shade net:
MRP studies are carried out under shade net.
The department is also planning to study the rare Medicinal plants under the shade net
Plant Species recorded in the college campus
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Sl.No.
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Botanical Name
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vernacular / common name
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Family
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1
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Crossandrum infundibuliformis
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kanakambaram
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Acanthacae
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2
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Mangifera indica
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mamidi
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Anacardiaceae
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3
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Annona reticulata
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ramaphalamu
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Annonaceae
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4
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Annona squamosa
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sitaphalamu
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Annonaceae
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5
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Artabotrys odoratissima
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teega sampenga
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Annonaceae
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6
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Polyalthia longifolia
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nara mamidi
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Annonaceae
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7
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Allamanda cathartica
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golden trumpet
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Apocyanaceae
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8
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Nerium oderum
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ganneru
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Apocyanaceae
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9
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Plumeria alba
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temple tree
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Apocyanaceae
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10
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Plumeria rubra
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deva kanchanam
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Apocyanaceae
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11
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Phoenix dactylifera
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eetha
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Arecaceae
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12
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Roystonia regia
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bottle palm
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Arecaceae
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13
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Carica papaya
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boppai
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Caricaceae
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14
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Tamarindus indica
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chinta
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Caesalpinaceae
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15
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Tecoma stans
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bangaru gantalu
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Bignoniaceae
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16
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Punica granatum
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danimma
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Punicaceae
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17
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Cycas bedomi
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peritha
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Cycadaceae
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18
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Artocarpus integrifolia
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panasa
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Moraceae
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19
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Clitoria ternata
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shankapushpi
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Fabaceae
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20
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Aloe barbedens
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kalabanda
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Liliaceae
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21
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Mimosa pudica
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atti patri
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Mimosaceae
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22
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Ixora coccinia
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ramabhanam
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Rubiaceae
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23
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Musa paradisica
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arati
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Musaceae
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24
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Bouganvillia spectabilis
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kagitham pulu
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Nyctaginaceae
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25
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Thuja occidentalis
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thuja
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Thujaceae
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26
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Achras sapota
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sapota
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Sapotaceae
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27
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Psidium guajava
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jama
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Myrtaceae
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28
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Phillanthus emblica
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usiri
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Euphoriaceae
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29
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Moring oleifera
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munaga
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Moringaceae
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30
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Canna indica
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metta tamara
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Cannaceae
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31
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Casuarina equiseta
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sarugudu
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Casuarinaceae
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32
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Acalypha indica
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muripinda
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Euphoriaceae
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33
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Zizyphus jujuba
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regu
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Rhamnaceae
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34
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Dracaena angustifolia
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dracaena
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Agavaceae
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35
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Caesalpina pulcherrima
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chittikesari
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Caesalpinaceae
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36
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Quercus suber
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silver oak
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Fagaceae
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37
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Cesturnum nocturnum
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night queen
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Solanaceae
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38
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Euphorbia pulcherrima
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euphorbia
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Euphoriaceae
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39
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Ravenila madagascarensis
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traveller plant
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Musaceae
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40
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Scilla indica
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scilla
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Liliaceae
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41
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Peltophorum ptrocarpum
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konda chita
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Caesalpinaceae
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42
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Ficus carica
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anjeer
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Moraceae
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43
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Murraya koenigi
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karivepa
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Rutaceae
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44
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Cassia montana
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konda tangedu
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Caesalpinaceae
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45
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Tradescantia sps
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rheodiscolar
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Liliaceae
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46
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Ficus glomerata
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medi
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Moraceae
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47
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Malvaviscus arboreas
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mirapa mandara
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Malvaceae
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48
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Hibiscus risa sinensis
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mandara
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Malvaceae
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49
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Terminalia catappa
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badam
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Combretaceae
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50
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Dalbergia sissoo
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jittegi
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Fabaceae
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51
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Bauhenia purpurea
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devakanchanam
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Caesalpinaceae
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52
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Pongamia pinnata
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kanuga
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Fabaceae
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53
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Cissus quadrangularis
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nalleru
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Vitaceae
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54
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Quisqulis sps
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Radha manoharam
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Rubiaceae
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55
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Gliriceridia sepium
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eruvaka
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Fabaceae
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56
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Kavalama urens
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eera poliki
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Malvaceae ( Sterculiaceae )
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57
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Rosa sinensis
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rose
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Rosaceae
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58
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Syzygium cumini
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neredu
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Myrtaceae
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59
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Gmelina arborea
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gummadi teku
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Verbenaceae
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60
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Tectona grandis
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Teku
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Verbenaceae
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61
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Caesalpina bonduc
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gachha poda
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Caesalpinaceae
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62
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Tinospora cordifolia
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tippa teega
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Menispermidaceae
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63
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Leucaena leucocephala
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subabul
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Caesalpinaceae
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64
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Albizia lebbek
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dirishana
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Mimosaceae
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65
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Albizia procera
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tella chinduga
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Mimosaceae
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66
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Prosopis juliflora
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sarkar tumma
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Mimosaceae
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67
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Acacia nilotica
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nalla tumma
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Mimosaceae
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68
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Pithecellobium dulce
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seema chinta
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Mimosaceae
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69
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Momordica charntia
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kakara
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Cucurbitacae
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70
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Luffa acutangula
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beera
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Cucurbitacae
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71
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Coccinia cordifolia
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donda
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Cucurbitacae
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72
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Jatropha curcus
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adavi amudam
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Euphoriaceae
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73
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Pterocarpus santalinus
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erra chandanam
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Fabaceae
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74
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Parkia boglandulosa
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tennis ball tree
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Mimosaceae
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75
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Neolamarkiana cadamba
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kadambam
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Rubiaceae
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76
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Cassia fistula
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rela
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Caesalpinaceae
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77
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Sterculia foetida
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adavi badam
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Sterculiaceae
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78
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Ficus religiosa
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raavi
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Moraceae
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79
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Azadirichta indica
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vepa
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Meliaceae
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80
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Nyctanthes arboritristis
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parijatham
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Oleaceae
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Academic Mentoring
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The Department endeavors to provide Student Academic Mentoring and career guidance to students on a regular basis formally or informally.
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Some of the Faculty members have been assigned as class Incharges for certain courses and they personally take interest to help and support them in their academic, curricular or personal areas .
Innovations and Best Practices
Innovations in Teaching:
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Participatory learning methods such as Seminars and Assignments are used in the classroom
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The traditional classroom is blended with ICT based learning resources like PPT's and videos.
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Student Centric activities are integrated with teaching to inculcate critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.
Best Practices :
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Herbarium to promote the regular collection and prepare & display on Notice Board by Faculty and Students stuydy Projects.
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Vinaya Chavathi 21-leaves -Exhibhition
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Free Coaching to PG entrance and Competitive Examinations
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Collaboration with Forest Department, Urban Biodiversity to prepare saplings, Plantlets, Nursery grafting techniques for plantation
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Collaboration with horticulture department to train the students on various gardening techniques.
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Maintenance of Shade net in campus
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Environmental awareness programmes
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Social responsibility is generated in the students by involving the students in social outreach programmes like Maintaining Greenery in the Campus, Swachha Campus
Future Plans for the Department:
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To establish a separate Research Lab
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To conduct more number of Research Project work
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To provide P.G entrance guidance for students and focus on helping more students to get seat in Central Universities.