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Academic Department Calicut, Kerala University Estd. 1968

Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut

Constituent Department of Calicut University, Calicut

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About Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Botany


Set up in 1963 as one of the four departments at the Calicut centre of the University of Kerala, the Department came under the University of Calicut when it was established in 1968. The faculty of the Department have done extensive research in the areas of Mycology, Plant pathology, Morphogenesis, Tissue culture, Physiology, Biochemistry, Floristics, Taxonomy, Morphology, Ethno botany and Genetic and plant breeding. While most studies have immensely contributed to plant science database, others have described scores of new species of fungi ferns and several important familiesof plants such as orchids, anthuriums, zingibers and palms.

Objectives


- To develop a good teacher-student relationship
- To impart value-added education to students
- To inspire students towards the field of research
- To develop into a centre of brilliance in post graduate studies
- To carry out M. Phil. Programme in Botany
- To accomplish Ph. D. Programme in the 4 major domains of research viz., Botany, Biotechnology, Environmental Science & Microbiology
- To carry out M. Phil. and Ph. D. Programmes in a Nature-friendly manner

Courses Offered


- Master of Science (MSc Applied Plant Science)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Botany)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Botany)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Biotechnology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Environmental Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Microbiology)

Research Collaborations​f the Department


- The Netherlands National Herbarium
- Gandhigram Rural University
- Indian Cardamom Research Institute
- Central Coffee Research Institute
- UPASI Tea Research Institute
- Kerala Forest Research Institute
- Indian Institute of Science
- Delhi University
- Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
- Tropical Botanical Garden & Research Institute
- M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation

Thrust Areas


- Angiosperm Taxonomy
- Bioinformatics
- Plant Biotechnology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Environmental Science
- Enzyme Technology
- Fungal Diversity
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Plant Diversity
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Calicut University, Calicut
Campus Location Calicut, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Master of Science (MSc Applied Plant Science)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Botany)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Botany)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Biotechnology)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Environmental Science)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Microbiology)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Research Collaborations​f the Department

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

The Netherlands National Herbarium

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Gandhigram Rural University

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Indian Cardamom Research Institute

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Central Coffee Research Institute

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

UPASI Tea Research Institute

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Kerala Forest Research Institute

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Indian Institute of Science

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Delhi University

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Tropical Botanical Garden & Research Institute

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Thrust Areas

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Angiosperm Taxonomy

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Bioinformatics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Plant Biotechnology

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Cell and Molecular Biology

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Environmental Science

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Enzyme Technology

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Fungal Diversity

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Plant Diversity

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut

Where is the Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut located?

The Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut is an academic teaching department of Calicut University, Calicut, located in Calicut, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut are conducted as per Calicut University, Calicut guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Botany, Calicut University, Calicut?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Calicut University, Calicut.