Department of Botany

Botany Department established in 1959 by (Late) Professor J.J. Chinoy is known all over for researches on Ascorbic acid, Growth and Development, Stress Physiology (Salt and Drought resistance) and Pre sowing seed treatments. Department has received many research grants from US - PL 480, DST, ICAR, UGC, CSIR, Gujarat Government, NGOs, Industries and other funding agencies etc. Presently, the thrust areas of research have diversified to Stress Physiology,
Tissue Culture and Bio – technology, Biodiversity-Floristic, Horticulture and Floriculture, Medicinal plants-Photochemistry, Ecology and Environmental Biology.

Mission
To impart knowledge and training in the front – line areas of plant sciences. The goal is to equip graduate and post graduate students to learn and achieve specialization for respective new job opportunities. Moreover, with such training they will be great entrepreneurs to start new prosperous ventures in the selected fields of their advancements.

The Culture
The department has a very good and serine atmosphere for study. Our aim has always been to focus on the human dimension. The department brings us together with exceptionally supportive faculty members, students and alumni. The faculty aims to inculcate in the students a culture characterized by integrity, mutual respect, enthusiasm, and hard work. There are lots of teaching and co-curricular activities being conducted successfully in the department.