Santipur College

About Department

Established in 1987, the Department of Botany at Santipur College is one of the key academic departments of the institution. In 2009, it launched a self-financed Honours course in Botany, which has received a positive response from students. The department is well-equipped with modern instruments and regularly organizes educational tours and excursions.

Objective

The Botany Department is dedicated to the scientific study of plant life in all its forms. Its core objective is to foster a deep understanding of plant biology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, and applied botanical sciences to support environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, and biotechnology.

Mission

To advance knowledge in plant sciences through high-quality education, innovative research, and community outreach, empowering students and scholars to address current and future challenges related to food security, climate change, and ecosystem management.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in botanical education and research, recognized nationally and globally for its contributions to plant science, conservation, and sustainable development.

Purpose

1. To cultivate scientific curiosity and critical thinking among students.
2. To preserve and document regional and global plant biodiversity.
3. To support sustainable agriculture and environmental practices through applied research.
4. To bridge traditional botanical knowledge with modern scientific methods.

Functioning

Academic Programs: Offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Botany, including specializations in taxonomy, plant physiology, ecology, molecular biology, and ethnobotany.

Research Activities: Conducting field (Educational excursion) and lab-based research, including biodiversity surveys, plant systematic and phytochemistry

Workshops & Seminars: Regular organization botanical excursions, training programs, and national/international webinar.

Future Plans

1. Expanding the department’s “green campus initiative”, including medicinal plant garden.
2. Renovation of biochemistry lab.

Established

1987

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About Departmental Library

The departmental library of the botany department holds a collection of standard National and International textbooks to support students’ academic and research needs.

Number of books : 50

About Laboratory

1.Plant Biochemistry Laboratory –

The Plant Biochemistry Lab supports both teaching and research in the chemical and biochemical aspects of plant life. It focuses on understanding plant metabolism, enzymology, secondary metabolites, and stress responses.

Key Features:

1. Studies photosynthesis, respiration, enzymes, and plant secondary metabolites
2. Hands-on training in taxonomy, herbarium, protein estimation, and enzyme assays.
3. Equipped centrifuges, pH meters, and colorimeters
4. Supports research in stress physiology, phytochemistry, and medicinal plant biochemistry

Future Plans:

1. Upgrading with advanced tools like HPLC and metabolomics support
2. Expanding interdisciplinary research in plant biotechnology and sustainable agriculture

2. General Botany Laboratory – Overview

The General Laboratory serves as the foundation for practical training in plant sciences. It is designed to introduce students to key techniques and experiments in “morphology, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and ecology”.

Key Features:

1. Well-equipped with microscopes, glassware, dissection tools, and preserved plant materials
2. Used for studying plant structures, slide preparation, and field specimen identification
3. Supports practical sessions in both lower and higher plant groups
4. Includes models, charts, and herbarium specimens for visual learning

Academic Use:

1. Undergraduate teaching
2. Internal assessments and skill-based learning
3. Fieldwork and plant collection integration

Future Plans:

1. Digital microscope integration
2. Virtual lab support for remote learning
3. Upgradation of specimen collections and display models

Number of instruments / models etc.

1. Laminar Air Flow
2. Incubator
3. Centrifuge (2 no)
4. Autoclave (3 no)
5. Hot air Oven
6. Distillation Plant
7. Electric balance (2)
8. Pan balance (1)
9. Photometer
10. Water bath
11. Heater
12. Weight machine 2
13. Hot Plate.

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Alumni / Ex Staff

Name of the Permanent ex- Teacher and Head:

1. Dr. Chayan Bhattacharyya (Retired as Associate Professor and Head)

Name of the Ex- Guest Lecturers:

1. Sri Partha Saha,
2. Sri Binoy Ghosh,
3. Sri Sandip Halder.
4. Dr. Deb Narayan Giri,(Retired Associate Professor of Ranaghat College)
5. Dr.Sankar Narayan Sinha ( Currently serving at ,University of Kalyani, HOD of Microbiology Department).
6. Sri.Md Salman Halder (Currently serving as an Assistant Professor, Achrram Memorial College)
7. Dr. Driti Ghosh (Currently serving as an Assistant Professor.
8. Sri.Sovan Roy.
9. Smt.Bornali Mukherjee (Currently serving as SACT at Nabadwip Vidyasagar College)
10. Smt. Munmun Biswas (Currently serving as an Assistant Teacher)
11. Dr. Samir Dutta ( Associate Professor, Kancharapara College)

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Best practices

1. Hands-on Learning through regular practicals, specimen handling, and live demonstrations
2. Sustainable Practices: Use of biodegradable lab materials and promotion of paperless work systems
3. Eco-conscious Initiatives
4. Mushroom culture practices

Uniqueness

1. Field-based Learning : Regular field visits, plant collection trips, and biodiversity documentation
2. Interdisciplinary Approach: Integration of botany with biotechnology, environmental science, and traditional knowledge

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