Bangalore University

The department of Botany of Bangalore University is one of the oldest departments in the country established in 1919. The botany department was established in Central College then part of Mysore University with Prof. M. A Sampath kumaran as Head of ersity with Prof. M. A Sampath kumaran as Head of the department. In 1964, when the Bangalore University was established, the Central College became the University College and Prof. M. Nagaraj became the first Head of the Department of Botany, Bangalore University. The departments has produced many stalwarts in the subject like Dr. M. J. Thirunalachelu and Dr. K. S. Gopala Krishna in Antitriotic technology, Dr. A. R. Gopal Ayyengar in Radiation Biology, Dr. T. N. Ramachandra Rao, in Fermentation Technology, Prof. Kaushik, Prof. C. V. Subramanyam, Prof. Nagaraj and Prof. D. A. Govindappa in Morphology. Further, a very large numbers of past and present teachers and students of this Department have made a distinct mark in the areas of their endeavor both within and outside the country. During its nine decades of existence, the department is committed to import Botanical Education of high quality and has made an impressive impact in Research. Presently, the department is in Jnanabharathi Campus with adquate class rooms, Staff Rooms, student and Research Laborataries, Musium, Auditorium and a Library. In recognition of research activities of the department, different funding Agencies like UGC, CSIR, DBT, DST, FIST, SAP, Non-SAP & MoEF, and even from Private Sectors provided financial assistance to the department and faculty members to pursue advanced research activities. ...view more