Botany

A National Seminar on “Recent trends in plant and microbial sciences” was organized by the Department of Botany & Microbiology jointly on 26th and 27th November 2011. Dr. Jaylaxmi Thakur, Vice Chancellor of Bastar University was the chief guest and Dr. Deepak Karkun, Principal; Govt. Girls College Durg was president of the seminar.

A key note address was delivered by Dr. R. P. Sinha, from BHU his topic was “Interaction of ultraviolet rays with cyanobacteria”. A second lecture addressed by Dr. S.K. Chile Principal, Govt. P.G. College Seoni M.P. the topic was “Phytopthora sp. Which causes leaf spot disease on piperbetel”. Third important address was given by Dr. S.B. Nandeshwar, Dept.of Botany, Cotton Research Institute Nagpur, the topic was “BT cotton and application of biotechnology in different vegetables and food crops”. Dr. D.K. Shrivastava was consigned his address on “Biodiversity of cyanobacteria specially in Chhattisgarh region”.

About 30 research papers were presented by respective research scholors. Total 150 Professors and research scholors were participated in the seminar. Dr. Ranjana Shrivastava was Co-ordinator and Prof. L.K. Chelikswami was organizing secretory of the seminar. The Chief Guest of valedictory function was Dr. Vibhuti Rai Retired Professor SOS in Life Science, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur and Dr. P.C. Choubey, Principal, Govt. V.Y.T.PG. Autonomous College Durg was presided over the valedictory function. A souvenior was also published on the ocassion.