Faculty Presentations

2019-20

B. M. Konde, Alok Gude, Kalpit Mhatre presented a poster titled ‘Wetlands: Status, Issues and Opportunities – Qualitative Analysis’ at National Conference on ‘Wetland Ecosystem, Biodiversity Conservation and Management’ organized by New Education Society’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Lanja on 2 - 3 February 2020.

Alok Gude, B. M. Konde, D. M. Kshirsagar, K. G. Mhatre presented a poster titled ‘Statistical analysis and diversity of mangroves in Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra and need for their conservation,’ at National Conference on ‘Wetland Ecosystem, Biodiversity Conservation and Management’ organized by New Education Society’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Lanja on 2 - 3 February 2020.

2018-19

Dr. Vijaya Lobo presented a poster “Phytochemical screening of Amaranthus caudatus’ at National seminar on ‘Fragrances, Flavours and Cosmetics - Opportunities and Challenges’ organized by Department of Botany, Microbiology, Bioanalytical Sciences and Biotechnology, at Birla College on 5 March 2019.

Mr. Royston Lobo presented a poster titled ‘Effect of surfactants on the size of green synthesized silver nanoparticles’ at International Science Conference on “From health to wellbeing: An interdisciplinary Approach” organized by Department of Chemistry, St Xavier’s College (Autonomous) on 9 - 11 January 2019.

Mr. Royston Lobo also presented a paper entitled ‘Synthesis of biodegradable plastic using starch’ at the National Symposium on Facets of Life Sciences (NSFLS) held on 26 - 27 March 2019 and organized by Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai.

Ms. Neha Gupte presented a poster of a paper titled ‘Distribution studies of Cordia dentate using molecular marker’ XXVIII Annual Conference of Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Conservation of Angiosperm Diversity: Hidden Treasure of today and tomorrow” organized by Department of Botany, The Maharaja Sayajiroa University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat on 29 - 31 October 2018.

Alok Gude, B. M. Konde presented two posters “Shortcoming regarding application and implications of Section 6 of Biological Diversity Act 2002” and “Climate change: Impact of an Evil on Agrarian and Indigenous Society and its Redress” at International conference on environmental development and Sustainability organized by Nya. Tayasaheb Athalya Arts, Ved. S. R. Sapre Commerce and Vid. Dadasaheb Pitre Science College, Department of Botany Devruk, Ratnagiri on 15 December 2018.

2017-18

Dr. Vijaya Lobo presented the poster “Potential Biofertilizers - isolated soil bacteria.” in the Seminar on “Biosciences: A Journey towards Innovation” organised by Department of Biotechnology, Bioanalytical Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Birla College held on 10 March 2018.

Mr. Alok Gude presented a paper entitled 'Biodiversity enhances Ecosystem Services' at the 6th international conference on 'Recent Trends in Life Sciences' (ICRTLS-2017) December 29-30, 2017, at New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Parner, Dist-Ahmednagar, sponsored by BCUD, SPPU and Microbiologist Society India.

2016-17

Dr. Rajendra D. Shinde presented a paper on ‘Current Status of Indian Boraginales’ at the 3rd International Meeting on Boraginales at Nees Institute for Research on Plant Biodiversity, Bonn, Germany on 1 - 2 September 2016. The trip was sponsored by the Nees Institute, Bonn.

Dr. Rajendra D. Shinde also gave a talk on ‘Evaluation System under Autonomy’ at Yashvantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara on 26 April 2017.

Dr. Rajendra D. Shinde also presented and spoke about ‘Autonomy’ at Rajashri Shahu Mahavidyalaya (Autonomous) at Latur on 19 May 2017.

Mr. Alok Gude presented a paper on topic ‘Sea-level Rise along Indian Coast’ at a National Seminar on ‘Global Environment: Issues, Challenges and Solutions’ held at Pankaj Mahavidyalaya, Chopda, Dist Jalgaon on 12 February 2017.

2015-16

Mr. Alok Gude presented a paper on the topic, ‘Conservation and Exploitation of medicinal plants in forests of Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Management of Bio-resources in the Western Ghats- A Technological Approach” organized by the Postgraduate Department of Biotechnology, SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni on 17 - 18 September 2015.

Mr. Alok Gude also presented a poster on topic, ‘Heavy metal detection from sewage irrigated soil beside railway tracks in Mumbai’ in the same above Seminar.

2010-2015

Ujwala C. Bapat (2015), Herbarium and Herbarium Technology. Proceedings of National Conference on New and Emerging Trends in Bioinformatics and Taxonomy.

Anil Rajbhar and Ujwala C. Bapat (2015), Comparative Study of Island Flora along the Konkan Coast, Proceedings of National Conference on New and Emerging Trends in Bioinformatics and Taxonomy, ‘NETBT’, p 125-128.

R. S. Sharma, Praveen Kale and U. C. Bapat (2015), Encroachment Impact on Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Vasai Taluka, Maharashtra. Proceedings of National Conference on New and Emerging Trends in Bioinformatics and Taxonomy, ‘NETBT’, p 121-124

Dr. R. D. Shinde Presented poster on Floristic Diversity of Nandur Madhmeshwar Wetland Sanctuary, Nasik District, Abstract T1/P45 at National Conference on Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization held from 9 - 11 February 2012: organized by M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College, Pune.

Anish Dutt, Rakia Peshimam and U. C. Bapat (2013): ‘Studies on lead uptake by Calotropis gigantean (Linn)’ at National Conference on Plant sciences organized by Department of Botany, Chougule College, Goa from 7 - 8 February. 2013. Oral Presentation.

Trupti Mhadnak and U. C. Bapat, ‘Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of the extracts of Tricholepis glaberrima DC’. At National Conference on Plant sciences organized by Department of Botany, Chougule College, Goa from 7 - 8 February 2013. Poster presentations

Deepali Mhapsekar and Ujwala. C. Bapat. (2013) ‘Study of antibacterial activity of the extracts of Pedilanthus tithymaloides (Linn.) Poit., Kirganelia reticulate (Poir) baill and Homonoia Riparia Lour’. at National Conference on Plant sciences organized by Department of Botany, Chougule College, Goa from 7 - 8 February 2013. Poster presentation.

Dr. R. D. Shinde 15 September 2011: Resource Person at Ratnam College, Mumbai at National Conference on Urban Forestry – Delivered a talk on “Urban Forestry – Mumbai as a Case Study” Proceedings: Abstract P. IV-1 pp.126.

Dr. R. D. Shinde presented (oral presentation) at National Conference on Conservation of Biodiversity held by National Centre for Science Communicators on 20 - 21 November 2010 on Mapping of Medicinal plants in North-western Maharashtra by Rajendra Shinde, Kalpit Mhatre, Rajdeo Singh, Sweedle Cerejo.

Dr. R. D. Shinde Poster presentation and Abstract published at XXXIII Conference of Indian Botanical Society and International Symposium on the New Horizons of Botany organized from 10 - 12 November 2010 on Seasonal variations in Phenology of Crateva Magna (Lour.) DC. By Rajendra Shinde, Kalpit Mhatre, Rajdeo Singh and Sweedle Cerejo: Abstract S.3 / P.23, page 125.

Ujwala C. Bapat and Deepali Mhapsekar (2012): ‘Antifungal activity study of the extracts of Homonoia Riparia, Pedilanthus tithymaloides and Phyllanthus fraternus’ at the 5th World Ayurveda Congress held at Bhopal from 7 - 9 December 2012.

Valentine Borges, Alok Gude, Nazifa Patankar, Roystone Lobo, 'Protease Activity during 72 hours germination of Soybean (Glycin max. Var. JS-335)' at National Conference on Plant sciences organized by Department of Botany, Chougule College, Goa.

Kalpit Mhate, Sweedle Cerejo, Rajdeo Singh, Rajendra Shinde. (2009). Diversity and Conservation of Mangroves in Raigad District, Maharashtra, India. XIX Annual Conference of Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Angiosperm Systematics and Phylogeny: Retrospects and Prospects: Abstract PE/P-13, page 123.

Sweedle Cerejo, Rajdeo Singh, Kalpit Mhatre, Rajendra Shinde. (2009). Chasmophytic flora of Bassein fort. XIX Annual Conference of Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Angiosperm Systematics and Phylogeny: Retrospects and Prospects: Abstract BD/O 20, page 58.

Rajdeo Singh, Rajendra Shinde (2009). Diversity of Asteraceae in Mumbai. XIX Annual Conference of Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Angiosperm Systematics and Phylogeny: Retrospects and Prospects: Abstract BD/P-23.

Dhanisha A. G., Chintamani Pai and Rajendra D. Shinde (2009). Use of GPS technology for cartographic studies on vegetation of MIDC Ambernath. UGC Sponsored International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Biotechnology: Abstract P-55, 74.

Sachin Kuwar and U.C. Bapat (2009): Ethnobotanical Studies on Kokani tribals of Nashik District of Maharashtra. Accepted for Publication on 13/01/09 Ref.No. IJKT/TK-962/2008