Department of Plant Science
Constituent Department of Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar
About Department of Plant Science
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Plant Science was established in 2011 in the transit Science campus at Padennakkad. Prof.( Dr.) G.M. Nair, the former Director of the prestigious Tropical Botanical Garden Research Institute (TBGRI), Thiruvananthapuram, INDIA and former Professor & Head, Departments of Botany and Biotechnology, University of Kerala, headed the Department since its inception till November, 2013. With his efforts, the Department of Plant Science features latest laboratory facilities to do productive research and laboratory experiments for the PG Students.
The Department of Plant Science aims at teaching and research in the areas of the plant biology, taking the students to the most basic fundamentals to the latest novel research based on a nationally relevant curriculum.
The research interest of the faculty includes both basic sciences as well as application-oriented research. Besides the conventional subjects of Plant Science, the department covers teaching and research in the areas of molecular biology, genetics, development, evolution and ecology. At this early stage itself, the faculty of Plant Science have received funding worth ₹1.3 crores from various sources like DST and SERB.
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Common queries about Department of Plant Science
Where is the Department of Plant Science located?
The Department of Plant Science is an academic teaching department of Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar, located in Vidyanagar, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Plant Science are conducted as per Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Plant Science ?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Central University of Kerala, Vidyanagar.