Department of Botany


Name Dr. Devipriya V
Designation Principal
Department Botany
Edu. Qualifications M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., FIAAT
Teaching Experience 30 years
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Research Guide University of  Kerala  (2006 onwards)
 

Courses attended

Refresher Course in Life Sciences 28/06/2004-19/07/2004 University of  Kerala
Refresher Course in Environmental Sciences 26/08/2002-16/09/2002 University of  Kerala
Refresher Course in Environmental Sciences 24/09/1998-14/10/1998 University of  Calicut
Refresher Course in Life Sciences 18/06/1996-09/07/1996 University of  Calicut

PhDs Produced  -  Five

1 Devipriya M.S. 2014 Molecular Characterization and Systematic Studies on Selected Species of Salacia L.
2 Dhanya  C. 2018 Comparative Systematics of two Solanaceous genera - Datura Linn.  and Brugmansia Pers.
3 Smitha Nair 2018 Analysis of Infraspecific Variations in Jasminum sambac (L.)Ait  for
Diversity Characterization
4 Regy Yohannan 2018 A Comprehensive Systematic Study of the Genus Jasminum L. from Kerala
5 Raji R. Nair 2019 Analysis of Interspecific Variations in the Genus Leea D. Royen ex L.   from Kerala

PhDs Submitted – One

1 Nirmala Jeyarani Molecular Characterization and Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Members of the Genus  Jasminum L. from Kerala

Research Projects Completed

1 UGC Major research project Biosystematic studies in the genus Jasminum Linn Rs.8,14,100/-
2 UGC Minor Research project Microstructural analysis of pollen and genetic diversity study in species of Jasminum L. from Kerala using RAPD markers Rs.1,60,000/-

Books authored : Four

  1. Devipriya V, Regy Yohannan, Kavitha KR, Suma BS & Thulaseedharan L. 2016. The Campus Flora of Sree Narayana College Chempazhanthy. DC Books, Kottayam. ISBN  978-93-84786-78-6
  2. Regy Yohannan and Devipriya V. 2014. Biodiversity Documentation Report – Flowering Plants of Sree Narayana College, Punalur. Published by Sree Narayana College, Punalur.
  3. Devipriya V.  2012. The Shoe-flower Plant. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. A Monograph – Second reprint Edition.  Published by Carmel International Publishers, Trivandrum, Kerala.  ISBN - 978-93-80483-44-3.
  4. Devipriya V and Regy Yohannan. 2012.  Jasmines of Kerala – A Treatise. Published by Carmel International Publishers, Trivandrum, Kerala. ISBN - 978-93-80483-45-0.

Other Books Edited:  

  1. Co-convener of the Editorial Committee of the Abstracts Book for the International Seminar on “Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation” organized by the Department of Botany, University of Calicut in 2015.
  2. Editor of the Proceedings released for the Annual Multidisciplinary Seminar Series “Spectrum-2015” organized by SN College, Chempazhanthy in 2015.
  3. Editor of the Abstracts Book for the International Seminar on “World Bioheritage concerns over Climate Change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables” organized by SN College, Chempazhanthy in  2012.
  4. Editor of the Abstracts Book for the National Seminar on “Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation” organized by SN College, Punalur in 2012.
  5. Sub-editor of the Souvenir (Bioconcepts-2005) for the UGC National Seminar on “Biotechnological Interventions in Environmental Management” organized by SN College, Kollam in 2005.

Awards and Honours / Achievements

  1. Executive Council Member of Society of Cytologists and Geneticists, India from 2012 -2016 and from 2017 -2021.
  2. Executive Council Member of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy from 2012 -2014 and  from 2018-2020.
  3. Expert Member of Evaluation Subcommittee of Green Protocol Committee of 35th National Games, India  at Thiruvananthapuram from 31st January to 14th February 2015.
  4. Co-ordinator, NAAC Steering Committee of SN College, Cempazhanthy from 2012 –January 2016.
  5. Best paper award (coauthor) for the National Seminar on “Flowering Plant Reproduction and Diversity” organized by Fathima Mata National College, Kollam in 2015.
  6. Best paper award (coauthor) for the National Conference on “Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology” organized by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappally, Tamil Nadu in  2013.
  7. Best paper award (coauthor) for the International Seminar on “World Bioheritage concerns over Climate Change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables” organized by SN College, Chempazhanthy, in  2012.
  8. Best paper award for the National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change organized by the Institute of Minerals and Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa in 2011.
  9. Fellowship by Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (FIAT) : from 2006
  10. First Rank in M.Sc (Genetics and Plant Breeding) Degree Examination, 1988.
  11. Prof. A.Abraham Gold medal - M.Sc Degree Examination, 1988.
  12. Certificate of Merit for being Top Scorer among all BSc Main Subjects-1986 in All Saint’s College, Trivandrum.
  13. University Merit Scholarship from 1983 - 1986.

Membership in Academic Associations

  • Life member of the Indian Botanical Society – Kerala Chapter.
  • Life member of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists (IABMS).
  • Life member of the National Environmental Science Academy (NESA).
  • Life member, Swami Botanical Club, Tiruchirappalli.

Seminars organized

  1. Organizing Secretary of Botanica-2015, Regional Seminar on Emerging Trends in Conservation Biology at Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy in 2016.
  2. Organizing Secretary, Golden Jubilee Spectrum Seminar Series - 2015, organized by Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy in March 2015.
  3. Organizing Secretary, Botanica-2014, Three day Seminar on Forest Resources of Kerala and their Conservation, Exhibition on Plant Science Research & Homestead Farming and Workshop on Field Taxonomy at  SN College, Chempazhanthy in 2014
  4. Co-Convener of Spectrum-2014, Annual Interdisciplinary Academic Seminar Series organized by Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy in 2014.
  5. Organizing Secretary and Editor of the Abstracts Book of the International Seminar on “World Bioheritage concerns over Climate Change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables” at SN College, Chempazhanthy in September 2012. Seminar sponsored by Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala and co-sponsored by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) and State Horticultural Mission, Kerala.
  6. Organizing Secretary and Editor of the Abstracts Book of the National Seminar on “Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation” in  March 2012 at SN College, Punalur.
  7. Sub-editor of the Souvenir released in the Seminar on “The Recent Developments in Plant Sciences – Biopod 2006” organized by SN College, Kollam in 2006.
  8. Sub-editor of the Souvenir released in the UGC sponsored National seminar on “Biotechnological Interventions in Environmental  Management – Bioconcepts 2005” at SN College, Kollam in 2005.

Papers Published : 47
International Journals  :  15  (Fifteen)

  1. Evaluating genetic diversity within genus Jasminum L. (Oleaceae) using Intersimple Sequence Repeats (ISSR) marker.  Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. India, Sect. B. Biol. Sci.  2019.
  2. Phylogenetic analysis and evolution of morphological characters in the genus Jasminum L. (Oleaceae) in India.  Journal of Genetics,  97 (5) : 1225-1239. 2018.
  3. Pollen morphological studies in five species of  Leea D. Royen ex L. from Kerala. Int. J.  Adv. Res.  6(9) : 869-876. – ISSN : 23205407. 2018.
  4. Molecular systematic study of two Solanaceous  genera Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. based on ITS sequences of nrDNA.  Int. J.  Adv. Res.  6(10) : 1123-1133. 2018.
  5. Estimation of variability and correlation between the quantitative morphological features of six taxa of Brugmansia Pers. and five taxa of Datura L. from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.  Int. J.  Adv. Res.  5(10) : 1014-1022. 2017.
  6. Histochemical localization of starch, protein, lipid and lignin in the callus, field grown and  in vitro raised plants of Scoparia dulcis L. Int. J.  Sci. Engg. Res.  8(9) : 743-745. 2017.
  7. Pollen morphological studies in twenty accessions of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. from Kerala.  Int. J.  Adv. Res.  5(9) : 1726-1733. 2017.
  8. Analysis of the epicuticular wax composition of Jasminum using SEM-EDX.  Int. J.  Adv. Res.  5(9) : 820-823. 2017.
  9. Tissue culture studies on Scoparia dulcis L. Int. J.  Adv. Res.  5(9) : 811-819. 2017.
  10. Pollen morphological studies on two Solanaceous genera: Brugmansia Pers. and Datura L. Int. J.  Adv. Res.  4(9) : 1879-1887. 2016.
  11. Inflorescence architecture in twenty accessions of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. from Kerala. Int. J.  Adv. Res. 4(8) : 1480-1485. 2016.
  12. Molecular systematics of Indian Salacia based on ITS sequences of nrDNA. Int. J.  Adv. Res. 3(7) : 1513-1521. 2015.
  13. A new species of Salacia L. (Hippocrateaceae) from South India. Candollea, 68 (1) : 147-149. 2013. 
  14. Daturas and Brugmansias of South India – A Review. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013) organized by Dept of Biotechnology, CMS College, Kottayam,  2013.
  15. A new species of Salacia L. (Hippocrateaceae) from South India. Edinburgh Journal of Botany, 69 (2) : 255-258. 2012. 

National Journals : 21 (Twenty-one)

  1. A checklist of trees of Kunnathunad Panchayath, Kerala. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Biotechnology vs. Biodiversity Challenges and Options, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, Kerala,  2012.
  2. A glimpse of Daturas  and  Brugmansias from Kerala. Conservation of Nature’s Endless and Unexplored Resources. Proceedings of the National Conference on Biodiversity, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram. 2011.
  3. The genus Jasminum L. in Kerala. Conservation of Nature’s Endless and Unexplored Resources. Proceedings of the National Conference on Biodiversity, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram. 2011.
  4. An introduction to the six species of Salacia in Kerala. Conservation of Nature’s Endless and Unexplored Resources. Proceedings of the National Conference on Biodiversity, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram. 2011.
  5. Relative and attributable risks of inbreeding and genetic load in the Muslim community from Kollam, Kerala.  J. Cytol.  Genet. 12(NS) 1 : 59-64. 2011.
  6. Consanguinity study in the Muslim community from Kollam, Kerala. J. Cytol.  Genet. 12(NS) 1 : 33-40. 2011.
  7. Variability and correlations  among quantitative epidermal features of six species of Salacia L. from Kerala. J. Cytol.  Genet. 11(NS) 1 : 35-40. 2010.
  8. risk of blood-related marriages and counselling there of.  J. Cytol.  Genet. 11(NS) 1 : 23-27.  2010.
  9. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of in vitro propagated Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. J. Med. Arom. Pl. Sci. 32 (2) : 108-111. 2010.
  10. Exomorphological studies in the Asteraceae (Compositae). Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored Seminar on “Plant Systematics, Ethnobotany and Biodiversity Conservation”, organized by S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala. 2008.
  11. Public health impact of  inbreeding and genetic load in 35 inbreeding  communities of  Kerala. J. Cytol.  Genet. 8(NS) : 65-73. 2007.
  12. Consanguinity and its effects with special reference  to  inbreeding  communities in  Kerala. J. Cytol.  Genet. 7(NS) 2: 185-195. 2006.
  13. Heritability and genotypic and phenotypic correlations in the quantitative palynological features of sixty accessions of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. J. Cytol. Genet. 7(NS) 1 : 57-62. 2006.
  14. Genotypic and phenotypic correlations and heritability in the quantitative epidermal features of sixty accessions of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. J. Cytol. Genet. 6(NS): 135-140. 2005.
  15. Epidermal and morphological features and their bearing on the taxonomy of a few Asteracean tribes. Ind. J. Bot. Res. 1(1): 95-102. 2005.
  16. Pollen  morphology and systematics of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and H.schizopetalus (Dyer) Hook. Ind. J. Multi. Res. 1(1): 119-122. 2005.
  17. A review on the medicinal importance and future prospects of  Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Medicinal Plants organized by Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. 15th & 16th March.pp.172-178. 2005.
  18. Metroglyph analysis of intra-specific variations in Hibiscus  rosa- sinensis L. Acta Botanica Indica, 24 : 25-28. 1996.
  19. Pollen variations in some cultivars of Hibiscus  rosa-sinensis   L. and their significance. J. Palynol. 30 : 89-92. 1994.
  20. Cytological studies in Tradescantieae from South India: II . Zebrina and Callisia. J. Env. Res. 3 (1&2) : 18-20. 1995.
  21. Cytological studies in Tradescantieae from South India:I . Cyanotis . J. Env. Res. 1 (1-2) : 11-14. 1993.

State level journals with ISSN No.- 11

  1. Relationship between flower colour and pollen size polymorphism in accessions of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.  J. Adv. Biol. Sci. 3 (1&2) : 7-10. 2016.
  2. Economic and medicinal aspects of Salacia L (Celastraceae).  J. Adv. Biol. Sci. 3 (1&2) : 44-49. 2016.
  3. Assessment of climbing plant diversity of Aikaranad Panchayath, Ernakulam, Kerala State. Eco-Chronicle, 10(1) : 44-49. ISSN : 0973-4155.  2015.
  4. An Overview on the Systematics of the Celastraceae s.l. The Research Paradigm, 2 (1) : 106-113. 2014.
  5. An Introduction to the Section Pinnatifolia and Alternifoliolata of Jasminum L. from Kerala. The Research Paradigm, 2 (1) : 101-105. 2014.
  6. A Checklist of the Flowering Plants of Napier Museum Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Logos, 1(2) : 60-75. 2014.
  7. An Introduction to the Section Trifoliolata of Jasminum L. from Kerala. Logos, 1(2) : 54-59. 2014.
  8. Vernonia cinerea – A neglected common road-side plant. Holistic Thought,  IX (1) : 21-23. 2010.
  9. Salacia Linn. – A medicinally valuable genus. Holistic Thought, (1&2) : 44-46. 2009.
  10. Stomatal features of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. Iridescent Visions, 1 (1): 74-82. 2006.
  11. Polymorphism in pollen size in cultivars of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Holistic Thought, II (1) : 7-11. 2003.

Papers presented in International symposia/seminars - 31

  1. Phylogenetic analysis and evolution of morphological characters in Jasminum L. (Oleaceae) in India. International Symposium on Plant Systematics: Priorities and Challenges, University of Delhi, 10 - 12 November 2017.
  2. Epidermal studies on selected taxa of  Jasminum (Oleaceae) from Kerala State. International Seminar on Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation, Calicut University, 19 - 21 November 2015.
  3. Morphological and palynological studies on species of  Salacia (Celastraceae) from Kerala. International Seminar, Calicut University, 19 - 21 November 2015.
  4. Epidermal and palynological studies on selected species of  Datura and Brugmansia (Solanaceae). International Seminar Calicut University, 19 - 21 November 2015.
  5. Analysis of the epicuticular wax composition of two species of Jasminum employing SEM-EDX. International Conference for Trends in Plant Systematics (TIPS), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 31 October - 2 November 2014.
  6. The medicinal prospects of Thunbergia Retz. , a popular ornamental. International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013), CMS College, Kottayam,  from 17th -18th October 2013.
  7. Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. - a medicinally valuable species of the Oleaceae. International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013), CMS College, Kottayam,  2013.
  8. Leea D. Royen ex L., a medicinally less explored genus of the Leeaceae. International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013), CMS College, Kottayam,  2013.
  9. Daturas and Brugmansias of South India – A Review. International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013), CMS College, Kottayam,  2013.
  10. An overview of the species of Salacia L. from Kerala, South India. International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013) CMS College, Kottayam,  2013.
  11. An introduction to the medicinally important genus Jasminum L. International Seminar on Molecular Secrets of Plant Medicines (MSPM-2013), CMS College, Kottayam,  2013.
  12. Vines and climbers of Kizhakkambalam Panchayath, Ernakulam, Kerala state. International Conference on Sustainable Utilization, Management and Conservation of Bioresources (ICSMCB - 2013), St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli. 10th - 11th January, 2013.
  13. Internodal anatomy of the members of Jasminum L. from Kerala. International Symposium on Innovative Prospects in Angiosperm Taxonomy (ISIPAT-2012), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra. 28th - 30th October 2012.
  14. An overview of the largest genus of the Olive family - Jasminum L. from Kerala. International Symposium on Innovative Prospects in Angiosperm Taxonomy (ISIPAT-2012), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra. 2012.
  15. Histochemical studies on field grown and in vitro raised plantlets of Scoparia dulcis L. International Seminar on World Bioheritage concerns over Climate change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables, SN College, Chempazhanthy,. 7th - 8th September 2012.
  16. Infraspecific variations in the inflorescence architecture of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. International Seminar on World Bioheritage concerns over Climate change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables, SN College, Chempazhanthy, 2012.
  17. Distinction between the three species of Datura L from South India. International Seminar on World Bioheritage concerns over Climate change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables, SN College, Chempazhanthy, 2012.
  18. A comprehensive study of the genus Jasminum L. from Kerala. International Seminar on World Bioheritage concerns over Climate change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables, SN College, Chempazhanthy, 2012.
  19. Heritability and correlation studies on the quantitative morphological features of eight species of Salacia L from Kerala. International Seminar on World Bioheritage concerns over Climate change, with a special reference to Ethnic Vegetables, SN College, Chempazhanthy, 2012.
  20. Palynological studies on Datura L and Brugmansia Pers.  International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity and Conservation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 26th - 28th  November 2010.
  21. Inflorescence architecture in selected species of Jasminum L.  International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity and Conservation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2010.
  22. Quantitative and qualitative assessment of epidermal features of six species of Salacia L from Kerala.  International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity and Conservation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2010.
  23. Pollen morphology of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers.  XI International Conference of International Organization of Plant Biosystematists on Evolution of Plants from Tropical to High Mountain Ecosystem : Focus on Asia, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. 2nd - 4th  September 2010.
  24. Stomatal studies on six species of Salacia L.  XI International Conference on Evolution of Plants from Tropical to High Mountain Ecosystem : Focus on Asia, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. 2010.
  25. Palynological studies on selected species of Jasminum L.  XI International Conference on Evolution of Plants from Tropical to High Mountain Ecosystem : Focus on Asia, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. 2010.
  26. Intraspecific variations in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. XI International Conference on Evolution of Plants from Tropical to High Mountain Ecosystem : Focus on Asia, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. 2010.
  27. Stomatal features in four species of Salacia L.  International Symposium on Diversity of Plants and Microbes: Present Scenario, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Karnataka. 28th - 30th  December 2009.
  28. Morphological, palynological and molecular studies in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. International Symposium on Angiosperm Taxonomy & Phylogeny; Retrospects & Prospects, National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow. 12th - 14th  November 2009.
  29. Cytotaxonomic studies on the subtribe Genuineae sensu Bentham and Hooker International Seminar on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Angiosperm Systematics. Kalyani University, West Bengal. 11th – 13th October 2008.
  30. Cytological evaluation of the systematic interrelations in the tribe Dracaeneae. nternational Seminar on Changing Scenario in Systematics of Angiosperms. Shivaji University, Kolhapur.  19th–21st November 2007.
  31. Palynology as a major tool in Taxonomy: Evidence from the genus Hibiscus. International Seminar on Present Trends and Future Prospects of Angiosperm Taxonomy, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.  4th – 6th October 2006.

Papers presented in National symposia/seminars - 57

  1. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the leaves of  Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Andrews. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Climate Change and its Impact on Forests (CLIFORS-2019), SNG College, Chelannur, Kozhikode, Kerala  1-2 April 2019.
  2. Morpho-palynological studies on species of Salacia L. from Kerala. UGC National Seminar on Climate Change and its Impact on Forests, SNG College, Chelannur, Kozhikode,  2019.
  3. Heritability and correlation studies on the quantitative morphological characters in eight species of Salacia L. from Kerala.  UGC National Seminar on Climate Change and its Impact on Forests, SNG College, Chelannur, Kozhikode, 2019.
  4. Cauline epidermal studies in five species of Leea D. Royen ex L. from Kerala. UGC National Seminar on Climate Change and its Impact on Forests, SNG College, Chelannur, Kozhikode, 2019.
  5. Pollen microstructural analysis on selected members of the genus Hibiscus.  UGC National Seminar on Climate Change and its Impact on Forests, SNG College, Chelannur, Kozhikode, 2019.
  6. Variability and correlation studies on floral morphological characters in eight species of Salacia L. from Kerala. National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology & SS Institute of Medical Sciences, Davengere, Karnataka from 6 - 8 March 2019.
  7. Estimation of Variability and correlation between the quantitative morphological features of six taxa of Brugmansia Pers. and five taxa of Datura L. from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology & SS Instituteof Medical Sciences, Davengere, Karnataka, 2019.
  8. Foliar epidermal studies on Jasminum L. from Kerala. National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology & SS Instituteof Medical Sciences, Davengere, Karnataka, 2019.
  9. Analysis of pollen grains in five species of Leea D. Royen ex L. from Kerala. Presented in the National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology & SS Institute of Medical Sciences, Davengere, Karnataka, 2019.
  10. Pollen microstructural studies on fourteen accessions of  Jasminum sambac  (L.) Ait. (Oleaceae). National Seminar on New Trends in Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology & SS Instituteof Medical Sciences, Davengere, Karnataka,  2019.
  11. Preliminary phytochemical and pharmacological studies of  Jasminum azoricum L. National Seminar on Plant Sciences : Current Challenges and Perspectives, University of Calicut, Kerala  from 28 February- 02 March  2019.
  12. Palynological studies of Leea D. Royen ex L. from Kerala. National Seminar on Plant Diversity, Conservation and Bioprospecting in Western Ghats. Government College, Kasargod. 26 -27 September, 2018.
  13. Pharmacognostical and preliminary phytochemical studies in five species of Jasminum L. from Kerala. National Seminar on Insights into the Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Chemical and Biosciences, Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala  from 26 - 28 February 2018.
  14. Morphological characterization of Leea indica  (Burm. F.) Merr. and Leea macrophylla Roxb. Ex Hornem. National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for Long Term Ecological Security, SN College for Women, Kollam, Kerala from 18 - 20 January 2018.
  15. Morphological and Taxonomical Studies on Eight Species of Salacia L.  National Seminar on Flowering Plant Reproduction & Diversity, Fatima National College, Kollam, Kerala, 9-10 January 2015.
  16. The spectrum of variable branching patterns in the few flowered cymes of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. Diversity of Jasminum L. (Oleaceae) in Kerala State. National Symposium for Challenges for Biologists in 21st Century organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra from  22-24 December 2014.
  17. Diversity of Jasminum L. (Oleaceae) in Kerala State. Presented in National Symposium for Challenges for Biologists in 21st Century organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 2014.
  18. Pollen morphological studies on selected members of the genus Hibiscus L. National Seminar on Role of Plant Systematics in Biodiversity and its Conservation, SN College, Cherthala. 4-5 March, 2014.
  19. Comparative study on the inflorescences in eleven accessions of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. National Seminar on Role of Plant Systematics in Biodiversity and its Conservation, SN College, Cherthala, 2014.
  20. Flowering Trees of Mazhuvannoor Panchayath, Ernakulam District, Kerala. National Seminar on Role of Plant Systematics in Biodiversity and its Conservation, SN College, Cherthala., 2014.
  21. In vitro propagaton of Scoparia dulcis L. National Seminar on Socio-Economic Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss, SN College, Kannur. 24-25 January, 2014.
  22. Analysis of infraspecific variations in Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. for diversity characterization. National Seminar on Socio-Economic Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss., SN College, Kannur. 2014.
  23. Assessment of climbing plant diversity of Aikaranad Panchayath, Ernakulam, Kerala State. National Seminar on Socio-Economic Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss. SN College, Kannur. 2014.
  24. Studies on the microspore exine ornamentation of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. National Seminar on Socio-Economic Root Causes of Biodiversity Loss. SN College, Kannur. 2014.
  25. The inflorescence architecture in eleven accessions of Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait. National Conference on Recent Advances in Plant Taxonomy Research, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur from 27-29 December 2013.
  26. Petiolar anatomy and the intrageneric classification of Jasminum L. (Oleaceae). National Conference on Recent Advances in Plant Taxonomy Research, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, 2013.
  27. Epidermal and palynological studies of Datura L. and Brugmansia Pers. National Conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 27-28 February 2013.
  28. Studies on the inflorescence architecture of selected species of Jasminum L (Oleaceae) from Kerala. National Conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 2013.
  29. Foliar microstructural studies on selected members of Jasminum L. from Kerala.  National Conference on Recent Trends in Plant Biotechnology, Deaprtment of Plant Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 2013.
  30. A checklist of trees of Kunnathunad Panchayath, Kerala. National Seminar on Biotechnology vs. Biodiversity Challenges and Options, SN College, Kollam, Kerala. 21-22 November, 2012.
  31. In vitro propagaton of Scoparia dulcis L. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation, SN College, Punalur, Kerala. 15-16 March 2012.
  32. The role of pollen morphology in the systematics of the genus Hibiscus L. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation, SN College, Punalur, Kerala. 2012.
  33. Tissue Culture Studies on Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation SN College, Punalur, Kerala.2012.
  34. A preliminary study on human heredity and simple Mendelian inheritance from Kollam. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation SN College, Punalur, Kerala..
  35. Pollen microstructural analysis of Datura L and Brugmansia Pers.  National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation SN College, Punalur, Kerala..
  36. Genetic variability and correlation studies on epidermal features of six species of Salacia L. from Kerala. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation SN College, Punalur, Kerala..
  37. The significance of inflorescence architecture in the systematics of the genus Jasminum L. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation SN College, Punalur, Kerala..
  38. Distribution of the genus Salacia L occurring in Kerala, South India.  National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation SN College, Punalur, Kerala.
  39. Cytotaxonomic studies on the tribe Dracaeneae. XI All India Conference on Cytology and Genetics, Bangalore University, Bangalore from  23–25 January 2012.
  40. Anatomical studies on six species of Salacia L from Kerala.  National Seminar on Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate Change (BCCC-11), Environment and Sustainability Department, CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. 2-4  December 2011.
  41. Foliar microstructural analysis of selected members of Jasminum L from Kerala. National Seminar on Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate Change (BCCC-11), Environment and Sustainability Department, CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. 2-4  December 2011.
  42. Microstructural analysis of pollen from Datura L and Brugmansia Pers. National Seminar on Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate Change (BCCC-11), Environment and Sustainability Department, CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. 2-4  December 2011.
  43. An introduction to the genus Jasminum L. from Kerala. National Seminar on Biodiversity, Conservation and Climate Change (BCCC-11), Environment and Sustainability Department, CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. 2-4  December 2011.
  44. A glimpse of Daturas  and  Brugmansias from Kerala. National Conference on Biodiversity, Department of Botany and Environmental Science, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram. 28-29  September 2011.
  45. The genus Jasminum L. in Kerala. National Conference on Biodiversity, Department of Botany and Environmental Science, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram. 2011.
  46. Variability, correlations and heritability in the quantitative morphological features of sixty accessions of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Golden Jubilee National Symposium on Plant Diversity Utilization and Management, Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram from 27-29 May 2010.
  47. Cytological studies in the tribe Dracaeneae National Symposium on Bioresources in the Development of Medicine, Mar Athenasious College, Kothamangalam;  21–22 January 2009.
  48. Variation in the growth response of Scoparia dulcis Linn. during in vitro propagation to 2.4-D, IBA and BA.  National Conference on Modern Trends in Plant  In vitro Biology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli;  5–6 January 2009.
  49. Variation in the growth response of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell and Scoparia dulcis Linn. during in vitro propagation. National Symposium on Biomedical Research in Oral Health organized by the Ragas Dental College, Chennai; 12–14 December 2008.
  50. Effect of various hormones on the root morphology of in vitro propagated Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. National Symposium on Biomedical Research in Oral Health organized by the Ragas Dental College, Chennai; 2008.
  51. Exomorphological variations in six genera of the family Solanaceae.   National Symposium on From Chromosomes to Genomes – Challenges and Prospects  Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram from 26–28 March 2008.
  52. Pollen morphology of some members from the genus Hibiscus.  National Symposium on From Chromosomes to Genomes – Challenges and Prospects Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 2008.
  53. Antioxidant activity of in vitro propagated Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell. National Symposium on Bioresources in the Development of Medicine, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli;  20-22 September 2007.
  54. Systematic relationship between Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. and H. schizopetalus (Dyer) Hook. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Plant Taxonomy, R.K.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur 20-21 October 2005.
  55. A review study on the medicinal importance and future prospects of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. National Seminar on Medicinal Plants. Department of Pharmacognosy, Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram. 15-16 March 2005.
  56. Epidermal and Morphological Studies in the Asteraceae (Compositae). MTB-4. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation. Sanathana Dharma College, Alappuzha. 8–10 October 2004.
  57. Stomatal variations in cultivars of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. MTB-6. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation. Sanathana Dharma College, Alappuzha. 2004.

Papers presented in State-level symposia/seminars – 5 (five)

  1. Morphological and epidermal studies on Salacia L. from Kerala. Regional Seminar on Emerging Trends in Conservation Biology, Annual Academic Seminar Series Botanica-2015 SN College, Che8.5mpazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 12 -13 March 2016.
  2. Epidermal and palynological studies on a few species of  Datura L. and  Brugmansia Pers. Regional Seminar on Emerging Trends in Conservation Biology, Annual Academic Seminar Series Botanica-2015, SN College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram,  2016.
  3. Inter-relationship between Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. and H. schizopetalus (Dyer) Hook. 18th Swadeshi Science Congress,  Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram from 5-7 November 2008.
  4. Exomorphological studies in the Asteraceae (Compositae). UGC Seminar on Plant Systematics, Ethnobotany and Biodiversity Conservation, SN College, Sivagiri, Varkala.  6–7 August 2008.
  5. Diversity in the pollen characteristics of the genus Hibiscus. UGC Seminar on Plant Systematics, Ethnobotany and Biodiversity Conservation, SN College, Sivagiri, Varkala,  2008.

Invited lectures on Higher Education given

  1. Invited talk on NAAC Accreditation at Sree Narayana College for Women,  Kollam in 2015.
  2. Invited talk on NAAC Accreditation at TKMM College, Nangiakulangara on in 2015.
  3. Invited talk on NAAC Accreditation at Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy on 25th of July 2014.

Seminars on Higher Education attended

  1. Workshop on Accreditation organized by RUSA in connection with the inauguration of RUSA State Project Directorate at Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram from 5th -6th of January 2016.
  2. One day NAAC sponsored National Conference on Higher Education at Park’s College, Tirupur from 30 September to 1 October 2013.
  3. Student’s Seminar on Higher Education at Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council on 27 August 2013.

Workshops attended

  • One day State level Awareness Programme on Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Rights Act, organized jointly by PPVFR Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India and Agriculture (WTO Cell) Department, Government of Kerala on the 20th of November 2012 at CTCRI, Sreekaryam, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Short-term course for Research Guides in Sciences by Kerala University Academic Staff College from 17-10-2011 to 21-10-2011.
  • One day orientation programme on CBCSS held at SN College, Kollam on 7th December 2009.
  • Workshop on Plant Taxonomy organized by MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Centre for Floristic Research in the Department of Botany, Madras Christian College and Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and held at MSSRF, Wayanad from 19th to 23rd February, 2009.
  • Three day National seminar cum workshop in Botany for college teachers on New Horizons in Plant Science conducted by the Department of Botany, HH Maharajah’s Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram from 14th to 16th December 2004.
  • Regional Workshop on Computer Applications in Chemistry sponsored by UGC and organized by Department of Chemistry, SN College, Kollam on 16th and 17th August 2004.

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