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  International (2003-2009):
   
 
  • Kuwalekar A A, Gandhe K R, Sauche Y C, and J Sidhharth (2006). Sequence and phylogenetic analysis of 18s r-DNA region of Ravenallia esculanta. Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 36(2): 244-248.
  • Gandhe K R and A A Kuwalekar (2007). Enzymatic and hormonal studies in Acacia ebernea infected with Ravenallia esculanta. Zoos’ Print Journal, 22(8):2781-2785.
  • Kuwalekar Aniket, Pawar Pankaj, Khare Ankita, Gandhe Kanchanganaga and Harsulkar Abhay (2008). Auxin- like activity of extract from hypertrophied tissue of Acacia ebernea infected with Ravenallia esculanta. Plant Cell Tiissue andorgan Cultur.
  • R B Barmukh and T D Nikam (2008). Promotion of seed germination in Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. Indian J. Plant Physiol. 13(2): 143-150.
  • T D Nikam and R B Barmukh (2008). GA3 enhances in vitro seed germination in Santalum album. Seed Science and Technology, 37(2): 276-280 ­
   
  National (2003-209): 
   
 
  • Zunjarrao R. S. & Pande A. K. (1991) “Ontogeny and structure of secretary canals in the seedlings of Annacardium occidentale L., var. Vengurla-1”. Journal of Economic & Taxonomic Botany 15(1):211-217(1991).
  • Gandhe K R and A A Kuwalekar (2007) Phylogenetic studies in Ravenallia esculanta and related rust fungi. Indian Journal of Microbiology, 47:212-218.
  • Gandhe K R and A A Kuwalekar (2008) Biochemical and molecular analysis of some gall forming rust fungi from Maharashtra, India. Mycologist’s News, 1:13-14.
  • L Ajungla, P P Patil, R B Barmukh and T D Nikam (2009) Influence of biotic and abiotic elicitors on accumulation of hyoscyamine and scopolamine in root cultures of Datura metel L. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 8:317-322.
  • T D Nikam, S G Ghane, J N Nehul and R B Barmukh (2009) Induction of morphogenic callus and multiple shoot regeneration in Momordica cymbalaria Fenzl. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 8: 442-447.
   
  Papers presented in the conferences and seminars:
  Dr. R S Zunjarrao:
   
 
  1. Zunarrao R. S. & Pande A. K. (1991) “In vitro embryo culture as a rapid method of seed viability testing in cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L.)” Presented at National Seminar on Recent Advances in Plant Sciences, held at Birla College, Kalyan on 6-8 December 1991.
  2. Zunjarrao R. S. & Pande A. K. (1991) “Effects of storage period on seed viability and seedling vigor of cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Abs. in the National Seminar on Modern Trends in Botany, held at Department of Botany, University of Pune, on 21-24 February 1991.
  3. Zunjarrao R. S. & Pande A. K. (1996) “Some abnormalities in seedling growth from stored seeds of cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L.) Abs. In the  National Seminar on Nursery Technology, held at National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow on 15-16 January 1996.
  4. Zunjarrao R. S. & Pande A. K. (1996) “Effects of some physical treatments of seed coat on germination and seedling growth in cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L.)” Abs. in National Seminar on Nursery Technology, held at National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow on 15-16 January 1996.
  5. Zunjarrao R. S. & Pande A. K. (1996) “Effect of post-harvest aging on some physiological and physical properties of seeds of five varieties of cashewnut”. Presented at National Symposium on Biotechnology, Biotechcellence-96, held at Anna University, Madras on 14-16 February 1996.
  6. Zunjarrao R. S. & Joshi S. S. (1996) “Effects of various macronutrient compositions on in vitro growth of strawberry” presented at National Symposium on Biotechnology, Biotechcellence-96, held at Ann University, Madras on 14-16 February – 1996.
  7. Zunjarrao R. S. & Bahulikar R. A. (1997) “In vitro embryo culture in traveler’s palm (Ravenala madagascariensis Sonn.)” presented in the Seminar on Recent Advances in Cell Tissue and Embryo culture, held at Department of Botany, University of Pune, on 1-3 March 1997.
  8. Zunjarrao R. S. (1997) “In vitro clonal propagation of Banana var. Lalvelchi”. Presented in the Seminar on Recent Advances in Cell Tissue and Embryo culture, held at Department of Botany, University of Pune, on 1-3 March 1997.
  9. Zunjarrao R. S. & Gunjal V. E. (1999). “In vitro propagation of Limonium”. Presented at 22nd All India Botanical Conference, held at Mumbai, on 23-25 October 1999. Abs. In The Journal of the Indian Botanical Society vol.78. pp.99.
  10. Zunjarrao R. S. (1999) “Plant Tissue Culture Technology: Applications in Agriculture”. In Floriculture-99 souvenir pp.51-52, xiv Group Meet of All India co-ordinated Research on Floriculture Crops held at College of Horticulture, Pune on 6-10 January 1999.
  11. Zunjarrao R. S. & Gunjal V. E. (2000). “In vitro clonal propagation of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) var. 86032”. Presented in National Seminar on Sugarcane Biotechnology, held at V.S.I., Pune on 21-22 January 2000. Published in the Proceeding of National Seminar on Sugarcane Biotechnology, January 2000, pp.135-141.
  12. Zunjarrao R. S. (2000) “Improvement of Grapes through tissue culture technology”. Published in Drakshawrutta Smaranika, August 2000, pp.1-7, Ed. By Grape Grower’s Association, Pune.
  13. Zunjarrao R. S. (2000) “In vitro clonal propagation of Lilium”. Abs. in National Conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology”, held at S. D. College, Alappuzza, Kerala, on 25-27 March 2002.
  14. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002) “Study of some commercial plant tissue culture laboratories with reference to problems faced and mistakes made by them in application of micropropagation technology”. Presented at National Seminar on Current Trends in Plant Science, held at Department of Botany, University of Pune, on 26-28 March  2002.
  15. Zunjarrao R. S. & Gunjal V. E. (2002) “Tissue Culture of Momordica dioica Roxb.” Presented at National Seminar on Current Trends in Plant Sciences, held at Department of Botany, University of Pune, on 26-28 March 2002.
  16. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002) “Applications of Plant tissue culture techniques for biodiversity conservation: a review”, accepted for presentation at UGC sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity: Taxonomy and conservation July 27-28, 2002, organized by Department of Botany, Majalgaon College, Majalgaon, Dist, Beed.
  17. Zunjarrao R. S. & Gunjal V. E. (2002). “In vitro Clonal Propagation of Aloe vera L.: a method applicable for its large-scale production”. Abs. publ. in “National Symposium on Biotechnology Beyond-2000”, on 6th – 7th September 2002, at Department of Biotechnology, Amravati University, Amravati.
  18. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002). “Recovery of bacterial contaminated banana tissue cultures using AgNO3 and H2O2 treatment”. Abs. published in “National Symposium on Biotechnology Beyond-2002”, on 6th – 7th September 2002 at Department of Biotechnology, Amravati University, Amravati.
  19. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002). “Designing and setting up of training centre for collection, maintenance, multiplication and study of medicinal plants”. Abs. published in UGC sponsored “National Symposium-2002 on setting up of herbal garden / drug farm for cultivation and study of medicinal plants”, on 11th – 12th October 2002, at Department of Botany, Degloor College, Degloor.
  20. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002). “Setting up of Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory and Green House Facility for conservation and large scale multiplication of native medicinal plants for herbal gardens”. Abs. published in UGC sponsored “National Symposium-2002 on setting up of herbal garden / drug farm for cultivation and study of medicinal plants”, on 11th – 12th October 2002, at Department of Botany, Degloor College, Degloor.
  21. Zunjarrao R.S. and Gunjal V.E. (2002). “In vitro seed culture: useful method of ex situ conservation of endangered orchids”. Abs. published in 72nd Annual session of the National Academic of Sciences, India and Symposium on Biodiversity, on 25th-27th October 2002, at North-Eastern Hill University, Shilong.
  22. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002), “Self Employment and Job opportunity for Botany Graduates through Supplementation of Basic Botany Education with applied Botanical Training”. Presented and abstract published in U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on “Promotion of Basic Sciences as a Career”, Organised by Modern College Pune-5 and University of Pune-7., on 16th to 18th December 2002.
  23. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002), Standardised methodology for in vitro conservation and multiplication of Sugarcane (Sachharum officinarum L.,). Present and abstract published in U.G.C. sponsored National Conference on Botany for human welfare and 5th Annual Meet of Marathwada Botanical Society. Organised by K.S.K. College, Beed, on 4th and 5th January 2003.
  24. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002). Use of Plant Tissue Culture Techniques for the understanding of Seed viability problem in Cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L). Presented and abstract published in U.G.C. sponsored National Conference on Botany for human welfare and 5th Annual Meet of Marathwada Botanical Society. Organised by K.S.K. College, Beed, on 4th and 5th January 2003.
  25. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002). Present Status of Plant Tissue Culture Industry in Maharashtra. Abstract published in National Seminar on the Role of Biotechnology in the Development of Indian Economy, held at V.G. Vaze College, Mumbai, on 22nd and 23rd February 2003.
  26. Zunjarrao R. S. (2002). Low Cost Micropropagation : Problems and Prospects. Abstract published in National Seminar on the Role of Biotechnology in the Development of Indian Economy, held at V.G. Vaze College, Mumbai, on 22nd and 23rd February 2003.
  27. Zunjarrao R.S. (2003) “Causes of poor performance of tissue culture raised banana plants in field conditions”, presented on State level conference in Botany, organized by PVP College, Pravaranagar, on 26th February 2003.
  28. Zunjarrao R. S. (2003). “Low cost micropropagation: Effectiveness, Limitations and future prospects” presented at state level conference in Botany, organized by PVP College, Pravaranagar, on 26th February 2003.
  29. Zunjarrao R. S. and Gunjal V. E. (2003). “Improvement in seed germination of Jojoba (Simmondsia chenensis) through in vitro culture of radicular portions of seeds”, presented in UGC sponsored National conference on Recent Advanced in Plant, Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology, held at t he C.T. Bora College, Shirur, on 22nd and 23rd March 2003.
  30. Zunjarrao R. S. (2003) “Standardization of micropropagation methodology for Phragmites australis” presented in UGC sponsored National conference on Recent Advances in Plant, Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology held at the C.T. Bora College, Shirur, on 22nd and 23rd March 2003.
  31. Zunjarrao R. S., Shitole N. D. and Gunjal V. E. (2003), “Commercial mushroom cultivation in Maharashtra: Problems and Prospects”, presented in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Assessment, Utilization and Conservation of biodiversity organized by Department of Botany, University of Pune, Pune 411 007, on 27th to 29th March 2003.
  32. Zunjarrao R. S. and Gunjal V. E. (2003), “In vitro culture establishment and multiplication of Aloe vera”, presented in National Symposium on Recent Advances In Management of Plant Diseases, Technology Development and Applications, held at Modern College, Pune-5 on 20th and 21st December 2003.
  33. Zunjarrao R. S. (2003), “Increased efficiency of surface sterilization treatment of Banana explants through inclusion of Silver Nitrate and Hydrogen Peroxide as sterilants”, presented in National Symposium on Recent Advances In Management of Plant Diseases, Technology Development and Applications, held at Modern College, Pune-5 on 20th and 21st December 2003.
  34. Zunjarrao R. S. (2005). In vitro cormlet and plantlet formation in Gladiolus, published in the Proceeding of National Conference in Plant Sciences, organized by PVP College, Pravaranagar, on 10th to 12th March 2005.
  35. Zunjarrao R. S. (2006). Propagation of Plants by Tissue Culture, Published in the Souvenir of Indian Nurserymen Association’s 10th National Nurserymen & Landscapists Convention, Organized by Maharashtra Nurserymen Association, at Balgandhrva Rangmandir, Pune, on 11th – 14th November 2006.
  36. Gopale K.D. & Zunjarrao R. S. (2007)  Effect of various Nutrient media on Biomass Production in Spirulina,  presented in National Conference held at Department of Botany, University of Pune, Pune 7,  on 26 th -27 th  February 2007. 
  37. Gopale K.D. & Zunjarrao R. S. (2007) Development of low cost technology for Spirulina biomass production at household level, presented in National Conference held at Babasaheb Ambedkar Technical University, Lonere, Dist. Raigad, on 29th  to 31st March, 2007.
  38. Gopale K.D. & Zunjarrao R. S. (2007)   Development of House hold Technology for Spirulina biomass production, communicated to the Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities, in  December 2007.
  39. Salunke S.P. & Zunjarrao R.S. (2008) Effect on post-harvest ageing of seeds on seed germination and early seedling growth in Pongamia pinnata Vent. presented at  ‘National Seminar on the role of care-takers of biosphere’, held at Vidya Pratistan’s Arts, Science and Commerce College , Baramati, on 14th to 16th February 2008.
  40. Salunke S.P. & Zunjarrao R.S. (2008) In vivo and in vitro propagation of Pongamia pinnata Vent. presented at  ‘National Seminar on the role of care-takers of biosphere’, held at Vidya Pratistan’s Arts, Science and Commerce College , Baramati, on 14th to 16th February 2008.
   
  Dr K R Gandhe
   
 
  • Gandhe K R, Kuwalekar A A Sauche Y C and Siddharth J. Phylogenetic positioning of Ravenallia esculenta using 18s r-DNA sequence. (Abstract of the paper published in Congress Handbook and Abstract Book I of 8th International Mycological Congress, Australia, from 21st to 25th August 2006.
    1. Attended the ‘National Seminar On Recent Advances In Mycology, Plant Pathology And Biotechnology’, organized by the Post-Graduate Department of Botany, Pravaranagar, on 6th and 7th April 2001 and presented a paper ‘A Comparative Account Of The Physiological Changes Induced By The Foliar Applications Of GA3, IAA and H2O2 in Vigna radiata (L), Wilczek’.
      1. Attended and participated in the ‘National seminar on ‘Role of care takers of          Biosphere’ organized by Vidya Pratishthan’s Arts, Science and Commerce College, Baramati, on 14th and 15th February 2008 and presented a paper  entitled ‘Effect of chemical stimulants on seed germination in Pterocarpus          marsupium Roxb.’
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      Prof. U R Wayase
       
     
    1. Participated and presented paper entitled “In vitro multiplication of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) var. Co 86032.” In National Seminar on Plant Physiology organized by Department of Botany. University of Pune and Indian Society of Plant Physiology, New Delhi. Dec.27-29, 2004.
    2. Participated and presented paper entitled “In vitro studies in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) cv. Dhanashree.” In First Conference for Pune University Teachers “INOVATION 2007” held at University of Pune. 19-20 Nov. 2007.
    3. Participated and presented paper entitled “Screening for salt tolerance in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.).” In First Conference for Pune University Teachers “INOVATION 2007” held at University of Pune. 19-20 Nov. 2007.
       
      MAJOR RESEARCH SCHEMES
       
     
    1. Use of banana rhizome as cattle feed.

    Dr. T. D. Nikam (PI), Dr. K. R. Gandhe (Co-I), DST, 1995-97, Rs. 1, 04,000/-

    1. Nitrogen fixation by Cyanobacteria improvement in the presence and absence of oxygen.

    Dr. T. D. Nikam (PI), Prof. G. M. Bansude (Co-I), DST, 1999-02, Rs. 4, 23,090/-

       
      MINOR RESEARCH SCHEMES
       
     
    1. Greenery along the roadside of Pune city.

    Dr. K. R. Gandhe (PI), India Foundation, 1995-96, Rs. 5,000/-

    1. In vitro clonal propagation of banana variety Lalvelchi.

    Dr. R. S. Zunjarrao, UGC, 1995-97, Rs. 24,000

    1. Relationship of aquatic fungi to water pollution.

     Dr. R. V. Gandhe, UGC, 1996-98, Rs.40, 000/-.

    1. Environmental planning through planting trees

    Dr. K. R. Gandhe, India foundation, 1998-99, Rs.5, 000/-.

    1. Induction of parthenocarpy in Jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam).

          Dr. T. D. Nikam, UGC, 1998-00 Rs.40, 000/-.

    1. Studies on predaceous fungi – a possible biological control.

    Dr. R. V. Gandhe.UGC 1998-00, Rs.40, 000/-.

    1.  Studies on Host parasite interrelationship of Rust fungi.

    Dr. K. R. Gandhe, UGC, 1990-01, Rs. 21,000/-.

    1. Induction of somatic embryogenesis in Agave Susalana Perrine.

    Prof. G. M. Bansude and Dr. T. D. Nikam, UGC, 1999-01 Rs. 49,000/-.

    1. In vitro cultures of Smut fungi.

    Dr. R. V. Gandhe, UGC, 2001-03, Rs. 40,000/-.

    1. Tissue culture studies in Punnarnova (Boerhavia diffusa Linn.) production of secondary             metabolites.

    Dr. T. D. Nikam, UGC, 2001-03 Rs. 46,000/-.

    1. Floristic diversity of sacred groves in Northern Western Ghats.

    Dr. K. R. Gandhe, UGC, 2001-03 Rs. 40,000/-.

    1. DST-FAST TRACK Scheme

    Chemical Screening of Xylariaceous Fungi for Secondary Metabolites.
    Dr. Anandini Kshirsagar, DST, 2004-07, Rs. 10, 84,000/-

    1.    DST-WOS-B Woman Scientist Scholarship  

    In Vitro cultures of Watermoulds with reference to Biological Control of Mosquito     Population.
    Anagha Kurne, DST, 2005-07, Rs. 4, 81,000/-

    1. Physiological and biochemical studies in Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Bertoni plants.

      Dr. N. M. Patil, UGC, 2005-07, Rs. 85,000/-

    1. Metabolic engineering for salt tolerance in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.).

    Prof. U. R. Wayase, BCUD, 2006-08, Rs. 1, 00,000/-

       
      ON GOING RESEARCH SCHEMES
    MAJOR RESEARCH SCHEMES
       
     
    1. Identification of genes involved during disease development by gall forming rust fungi in Acacia eburnean and Jasminum malbaricum.

    Dr. Kanchanganga Gandhe, 2007-2010, DBT, Rs.46, 97,200/-
       2.    Vegetation carbon pool assessment project in India (One of the PI), 2008-2010, ISRO, Rs. 5,00,000/-

       
      MINOR RESEARCH SCHEMES
       
     
    1. In vitro propagation of Biodiesel plants Jatropa curcus L. and Pongamia pinnata Went.

    Dr. R. S. Zunjarrao, BCUD, 2007-09, Rs. 3, 00,000/-  

    1. Propagation and biochemical studies in Glycyrrhiza glabra and Embelia ribes.

    Dr. N. M. Patil, BCUD, 2007-09, Rs. 2, 00,000/-

    1. In vitro studies in Cocculus hirsutus (L) Diel: A medicinal plant.

               Prof. P. V. Shelar (PI), Prof. U. R. Wayase (Co-I), BCUD, 2007-09, Rs. 2, 00,000/-

    1. In vitro studies on Withania somnifera Dunal to enhance the production of bioactive compounds.

    Dr. V. A. Patil, BCUD, 2008-10, Rs. 75,000/-
                   

    Total amount- 85, 99,290/-                     2003-09- 77, 22,200/-