The following project has been successfully completed by faculty members of Shardabai Pawar Arts, Commerce & Science College, Shardanagar. The work was funded by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) under the BCUD ASPIRE scheme.
| Sr. No. | Title & Scope of the Project | Project Leader(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eco Physiological Studies in some weeds from Baramati. Scope: Helps in development of weed control approaches. |
Prof. R.B. Deshmukh |
| 2 |
Survey of Kanheri village and adjoining forests for Agricultural Development Trust’s proposed Baramati Biodiversity Park, Kanheri. Scope: Development of biodiversity database. |
Prof. R.B. Deshmukh |
| 3 |
Isolation & characterization of microalgal species for novel metabolites. Scope: Secondary metabolites for novel biotechnological & industrial use. |
J. P. Rathod, H. A. Nikule |
| 4 |
Simplifying the synthetic protocols of nanoparticles using biological entities & its application in degradation of dyes & pesticides. Scope: Synthesis of value-added nanomaterials using simpler eco-friendly methods. |
S. L. Khillare |
| 5 |
Optimization of plant media for Dutch polyhouse and Indian polyhouse. Scope: Development of cost-effective and high-performance media for plant growth. |
J. P. Rathod, R. J. Marathe |
| 6 |
Effect of pesticides (especially fungicides) and fertilizers on Mycorrhiza. Scope: Identification of Mycorrhiza responses to different agrochemicals for improved crop management. |
P.V. Jadhav, Y.B. Phatake |
| 7 |
Checking fungal and bacterial susceptibility of grafted plants. Scope: Useful for identification of disease-resistant crop varieties. |
V.R. Kothari, S.S. Dange |
| 8 |
Effect of Mycorrhiza on growth and yield of plants in Dutch and Indian polyhouse systems. Scope: Selection of effective mycorrhizal inoculum for polyhouse crops. |
H.A. Nikule |
| 9 |
Optimization of Mycorrhiza application dose in polyhouse cultivation. Scope: To enable sustainable agricultural practices using optimal Mycorrhiza dosage. |
S. Bhagat |
| 10 |
Mass production of selective Mycorrhiza for KVK production unit. Scope: Identification and large-scale production of novel, potent Mycorrhiza strains. |
R.B. Deshmukh |
| 11 |
Formulation and optimization of manure tea from digested cow dung slurry. Scope: Enrichment with microbial inoculum for improved efficacy. |
S.V. Mahamuni, Y.B. Phatake |
| 12 |
Designing and optimization of media for Dutch polyhouse using PROM. Scope: Production of cost-effective and potent growing media. |
P.V. Jadhav, Y.B. Phatake |
| 13 |
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using stem, leaves and fruits of Ficus racemosa. Scope: Nanoparticles for pharmacological and biomedical applications. |
S.G. Mane, Y.B. Phatake, R.J. Marathe |
| 14 |
Biofilm inhibition of UTI pathogens using Terminalia arjuna and Ipomoea carnea extracts. Scope: Developing effective plant-based formulations for UTI infections. |
S.G. Mane, Y.B. Phatake, R.J. Marathe |
| 15 |
Bioprospecting of medicinal plants for antibiofilm activity against MDR-UTI pathogens. Scope: Discovery of potent antibiofilm compounds. |
S.G. Mane, Y.B. Phatake, R.J. Marathe |
| 16 |
Biosurfactant: Process optimization using one-parameter-at-a-time approach. Scope: Effective tool for bioremediation and pollution control. |
S. S. Dange |
| 17 |
Optimization of siderophore production using response surface methodology. Scope: Development of cost-effective medium for enhanced siderophore production. |
R. J. Marathe |
| 18 |
Microbes-mediated mitigation of abiotic stresses in agriculture. Scope: Development of microbial inoculum for improving plant growth in stress-prone regions. |
S.G. Mane, Y.B. Phatake |
| 19 |
Herbal formulation for management of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. Scope: Development of herbal medicinal formulations for diabetes treatment. |
V. B. Khyade |
| 20 |
Biodegradation of plastic through Waxworm. Scope: Helps in development of biological plastic degradation techniques. |
V. B. Khyade |
| 21 |
Impact of zinc-solubilizing bacterial isolates on soil fertility and crop productivity. Scope: Development of zinc-solubilizing bacterial inoculant. |
S.V. Mahamuni, Y.B. Phatake, S. R. Saste |
| 22 |
Aphyllophorales fungi of Velha region of Pune district. Scope: Diversity evaluation of fungi. |
S. P. Bhagat |
All research projects were successfully completed under the guidance of faculty members of Shardabai Pawar College and contributed to scientific, agricultural, environmental and societal development.