Botany Laboratory
Research on plant taxonomy, physiology, and ecology
About the Laboratory
The Botany Laboratory at Pandit Shambhu Nath Shukla Vishwavidyalaya is dedicated to advancing our understanding of plant life and ecological systems. Our state-of-the-art facilities support research in various specialized areas including plant taxonomy, physiology, ecology, and conservation biology.
The laboratory is equipped with modern instrumentation for microscopy, plant tissue culture, molecular analysis, and environmental monitoring, enabling cutting-edge research that addresses critical challenges in plant science and sustainability.
Research Areas
- Plant Taxonomy and Systematics
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
- Plant Ecology and Conservation
- Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge
- Plant Biotechnology
- Phytochemistry and Medicinal Plants
Facilities
- Advanced Light and Electron Microscopes
- Plant Growth Chambers
- Tissue Culture Laboratory
- Herbarium with Local Flora Collection
- Molecular Biology Equipment
- Phytochemical Analysis Tools
Faculty and Research Team
Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Professor & Head
Dr. Anjali Sharma
Associate Professor
Dr. Mohan Singh
Assistant Professor
Recent Publications
Assessment of Medicinal Plant Diversity in Central India
Kumar R., Sharma A., et al. (2023). Journal of Ethnobotany, 45(2), 112-128.
Phytochemical Analysis of Endemic Plants from Shahdol Region
Sharma A., Singh M., et al. (2022). Indian Journal of Natural Products, 36(1), 78-92.
Conservation Status of Rare Plant Species in Madhya Pradesh
Singh M., Kumar R., et al. (2021). Biodiversity Conservation, 18(3), 205-219.