Manohar Joishi K
Retired Head of the Department, Botany
32 years Experience in Canara College.
Academic Area: Algology
Qualification
- Master of Science in Bio Sciences (M.Sc.)
- Member of Homoeo Medical Syndicate, Cal (MHMS)
- Diploma in Biochemic Medicine (DBM)
- Doctor of Naturopathy Health Science (DNHS)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Publications and Research
- Minor Research Project is successfully completed and submitted to University Grants Commission in the month of June 2014.Minor Research Project on “Diversity study of Cyanobacteria in the western ghat regions of Dhrmastala, Subramanya and Karkala” sanctioned by University Grants Commission during the year October 2012 to April 2014.
- “Species diversity of cyanobacteria in the two estuaries of Western Ghat region, Karnataka.” Indian Journal of Advances in Plant Research (IJAPR) Vol.1 (3):61 -71 ISSN: 2347- 8918. www.ijapronline.com Received: 02/04 2014 Accepted: 16/04/2014 Published 20/04/2014
- “Cyanobacterial diversity in relation to water chemistry of four rivers of Western Ghats region, Karnataka” was published in Indian Journal of Advances in Plant Research (IJAPR), 2014, Vol. 1(4): 04-09; ISSN: 2347-8918. – www.ijapronline.com.
- “Study of annual variation in species diversity of cyanobacteria in four rivers of Western Ghats region” was published in the International Research of Journal of Plant Science (IRJPS) July, 2014 Vol. 5(3) pp. 43-52, (ISSN: 2141-5447) DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303/irjps.2014.024. Available online http://www.interesjournals.org/IRJPS Copyright © 2014 International Research Journals.
- Research Paper submitted for publication in the International Journal, “Acta Botanica” – “Studies on freshwater cyanobacteria in some temple ponds of Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, India”.
- Minor Research Project on “Diversity study of Cyanobacteria in the western ghat regions of Dhrmastala, Subramanya and Karkala” sanctioned by University Grants Commission during the year October 2012 to April 2014. This Minor Research Project is successfully completed and submitted to University Grants Commission in the month of June 2014.
- Executive Summary of the MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT “DIVERSITY STUDY OF CYANOBACTERIA IN THE WESTERN GHAT REGIONS OF DHARMASTHALA, SUBRAMANYA AND KARKALA” is submitted to University Grants Commission in the month of June 2014.
- Participated in the 5th Kannada Vijnana Sammelana and presented a research paper in Kannada on “Studies on Cyanobacteria of some of the Temple Ponds of Mangalore” organized by Karnataka Science Congress at Mangalore University, during September 15 to 17,2009.
- Participated and Presented a paper in Kannada on “Studies on Cyanobacteria in the Paddy Field of Mangalore” in the 6th Kannada Vijana Sammelana held at Agricultural University Hebbala, Bangaluru on 15th – 17th September 2010.
- Participated and Presented two Research papers in the National seminar on “Basic Science Courses at the Undergraduate Level, present prospects and future challenges” held at Canara college Mangalore organized by Chemistry & All other Basic Science Departments on 5th and 6th February 2013.
- “Species Diversity in Cyanobacteria (Blue green algae) in some of the aquatic systems of the coastal regions of Western Ghat”
“An investigation of Cyanobacteria in the rivers of Dharmasthala, Subramanya and Karkala region of Western Ghat” - Participated and presented a paper on “Species diversity of Cyanobacteria in three rivers of Western Ghats Region” in the National Seminar on “World Heritage Tag and Conservation of Biodiversity” held at St.Philomena College, Puttur-574202, D.K organized by the Department of Botany on 16 and 17th December 2013.
- Participated and presented a paper on “Species diversity in Cyanobacteria of two Estuaries of Western Ghats region” in the National Seminar on “Plant Biodiversity of Western Ghats and its sustainable Managament” at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Udupi-576102 organized by the Department of Botany on 23rd and 24th January 2014.
- Participated and presented a paper on “Studies on the Species diversity in Cyanobacteria in some Temple ponds of Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, India” in the International Conference on “Biodiversity, Bioresources and Biotechnology” at The Quorum Hotel, Mysore organized by The Association for the Advancement of Biodiversity Science, 30th and 31st January 2014.
Other Activities
- Invited as a resource person and delivered a talk on “Environmental Awareness” at Mangala English Medium School, Mannagudda, Mangaluru March 10, 2015.
- Invited as a resource person and inaugurator of the Blog Spot, “Sasyashamala blog spot.in” of the Botany Department, Sri Bhandarkar’s College Kundapur on February 5, 2015.
- Invited as a resource person and delivered a talk on “Environmental Awareness” at Sharada Ganapathi Vidyaniketana School, Kairangala, Mangaluru Taluk on March 2, 2015
- Participated in the one day state level seminar on Edible and Non-Edible Mushrooms of Karnataka, at Vivekananada College Puttur December 12, 2014.
- Resource person for One day workshop programme on Environment awareness in association with NSS unit of our College on July 21, 2013.
- Participated in the two-day national seminar on “Biodiversity & Water Resources Management and Development” on 14th &15th Feb. 2004 at Pilikula Nisarga Dhama, Vamanjoor, Mangalore.
- Participated in the deliberations of the state level seminar on ” Rice– The grain of Life ” held on 14 & 15th October 2004 organized by the Dept. of Botany, Biotechnology and Research & Development Cell, St. Agnes College, Mangalore.
- Participated in the National Conference on “Economics and Commerce, Ancient Concept and Modern Relevance” held during 18-20th Nov.2004, hosted by Canara High School Association, Mangalore.
- Participated in the National Seminar on Vermitechnology Waste Management held on 28 & 29th Jan.2005 at Dept.of Applied Zoology of Mangalore University.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored Regional level Symposium on ‘Science Teaching and Education at undergraduate level-Past Experiences and Future Directions’ organized by the Science Depts. Of St. Philomena College, Putter, D.K. on 6th & 7th October, 2005.
- Participated in the National Symposium on Biotechnology, “Bridging the Industry – Academia Gap” organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore in association with Mangalore Biotech Laboratory on 20th & 21st January 2006.
- Participated in the Two day Conference on “Integrating Research with Social Agenda: An Action Plan for Sustainable Coastal Development in Karnataka” held on 27th & 28th January 2006, at College of Fisheries, Mangalore.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bio-diversity – A life sustaining System, Significance and Management” organized by the Dept.of Botany and Research & Development Cell, St.Agnes College, Mangalore on 27th & 28th July 2006.
- Participated in the 74th Kannada Literary Conference on 12th & 13th December 2007 held at M.G.M College, Udupi, Karnataka.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored Statel level Seminar on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by Dept. of Botany, Maharani Science College of Women, Mysore on 29th- 30th August 2008.
- Participated in the one day seminar on “Medicinal plants – Cultivation and Conservation” held at the Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University on 31st March 2009.
- Participated in the “National Seminar on Advances in Medicinal Plant Research and Herbal Drug Technology” held at the Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Valachil, Mangalore- 574143 during 26th & 27th June 2009.
- Participated in the “Biodiversity Awareness Programme” organized by Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Bangalore and Poornaprajna College, Udupi on 9th October 2009.
- Participated in the one day National Seminar on “Recent Trends and Future Prospects in Biotechnology” organized by Alva’s College, Moodbidri, Karnataka, held on 15th October 2009.
- Participated in the National level seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biological Sciences” at St. Agnes College, Bendorwell Mangalore on 18th and 19th January, 2013.
Participated in the Symposium on Evolution held at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri on 7 & 8th 2005. - Participated in the National Seminar on Vermitechnology Waste Management held on 28 & 29th Jan.2005 at Dept.of Applied Zoology of Mangalore University.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored Regional level Symposium on ‘Science Teaching and Education at undergraduate level-Past Experiences and Future Directions’ organized by the Science Depts. Of St. Philomena College, Putter, D.K. on 6th & 7th October, 2005.
- Participated in the National Symposium on Biotechnology, “Bridging the Industry – Academia Gap” organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore in association with Mangalore Biotech Laboratory on 20th & 21st January 2006.
- Participated in the Two day Conference on “Integrating Research with Social Agenda: An Action Plan for Sustainable Coastal Development in Karnataka” held on 27th & 28th January 2006, at College of Fisheries, Mangalore.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bio-diversity – A life sustaining System, Significance and Management” organized by the Dept. of Botany and Research & Development Cell, St.Agnes College, Mangalore on 27th & 28th July 2006.
- Participated in the 74th Kannada Literary Conference on 12th & 13th December 2007 held at M.G.M College, Udupi, Karnataka.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored State level Seminar on “Recent Trends in Plant Sciences” organized by Dept. of Botany, Maharani Science College of Women, Mysore on 29th- 30th August 2008.
- Participated in the one day seminar on “Medicinal plants – Cultivation and Conservation” held at the Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University on 31st March 2009.
- Participated in the “National Seminar on Advances in Medicinal Plant Research and Herbal Drug Technology” held at the Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Valachil, Mangalore- 574143 during 26th & 27th June 2009.
- Participated in the “Biodiversity Awareness Programme” organized by Karnataka Biodiversity Board, Bangalore and Poornaprajna College, Udupi on 9th October 2009.
- Participated in the one day National Seminar on “Recent Trends and Future Prospects in Biotechnology” organized by Alva’s College, Moodbidri, Karnataka, held on 15th October 2009.
- Participated in the National level seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biological Sciences” at St. Agnes College, Bendorwell Mangalore on 18th and 19th January, 2013.
- Participated in the University level “Training in Techniques of Bio-Technology “for two days organized by Dept. of Bio- Technology, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, on 25,26 June 2004.
- Participated in the UGC sponsored, state level seminar cum workshop on Natural Science on 2nd& 3rd Sept. 2005 held at MGM College, Udupi, Karnataka.
- Participated in the District level Workshop on “Frontier Lectures in Bio-technology” Sponsored by Indian Academy of Science, Bangalore and organized by Post Graduate Dept. of Biotechnology, St. Aloysius College Mangalore on 30th & 31st Jan.2007.
- Participated in the National Workshop on “Bio-diversity Assessment” organized by Dept. of Applied Zoology on 15th -17th Feb.2008 held at Mangalore University, Mangalore.
- Participated in the “National Workshop on Bio-Informatics” on 10th -12th July 2008 at Aloysius Institute of Computer Sciences (AICS), St. Aloysius College,(Autonomous), Mangalore, supported by DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- Participated in the one day University level Workshop on the “Preparation of NAAC Re-accreditation Report” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell & the Alumni Association of Shri Venataramana Swamy College, Bantwal, D.K., Karnataka on 14th February, 2009.
- Attended UGC sponsored Orientation Programme organized by Academic Staff College, Bangalore University at Central College Campus, Bangalore from 23rd November to 21st December 2009 and obtained Grade ‘A’.
- Participated in the one day workshop on Examination Reforms at Govinda Das College, Suratkal on Saturday 19th March 2011.
- Attended one day seminar and workshop on “Trees- Caretakers of the planet” at St. Agnes College, Mangalore on August 2011.
- Participated in workshop on Angiosperm Systemics sponsored by UGC, New Delhi at Center for Research and PG Studies in Botany, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College Sivakasi, TN from 28th February to 3rd March 2012.
- Participated in the National level workshop on “Molecular biology and Bionanotechnology” at Alva’s College, Vidyagiri Moodabidire on 8th and 9th February,2013.
- Attended One week Training Programme for NSS Programme Officers at University College, Mangalore organized by M’lore University & NSS empanelled Training Institution, Karnataka State Open University, Mukthagangothri, Mysore – 570006 from 16th to 22nd February 2013.
- Participated in the state level seminar on “Paramparya Janapada Ayurveda” and Felicitated by Vansha Partamparagata Vaidya Sangha on 4thSept.2005, Sunday at Mangalore.
- Felicitated by AMUCT (Mangalore University Teachers Association) in July 2009 for the award of PhD by Mangalore University in February 2009.
- Convener of Science Association in the year 2006 – 2007
- Convener of Nature Club from 2003 – 2010
- Member of Mangalore University Examination Inspection Squad for the year 2009-2010
- Appointed as a Deputy Chief Superintendent by the Mangalore University for the University Examinations at Sri Govind das College Surathkal during Oct./Nov.2010
- Appointed as a Staff Association Secretary for the year 2010-2011
- Appointed as the member of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Canara Pre-University College, Mangalore during the Academic year 2010 -2011
- Appointed as a Deputy Chief Superintendent by the Mangalore University for the University Examinations at Sri Govind das College Surathkal.on Oct./Nov. 2012
- Appointed as a NSS Programe Officer from June 2011 to March 2014.
- Convener of Research/UGC Committee in the year 2014-2015
- Invited as a resource person and inaugurator for ‘Vanamahotsava programme’ and the programme was inaugurated by planting the sapling. at Canara English Higher Primary and Nursery School on July 7,2010.
- Invited as a Resource person to deliver a talk on “Taxonomy of Cyanobacteria” in the State level seminar and workshop on “Biodiversity of Western Ghats and its conservation” at Dept. of Botany MGM College, Udupi on April 23-24, 2012.
- Invited as a resource person and delivered a talk on “Environmental pollution and solution” in the NSS Annual special camp of Sharada College Mangalore, at Shubhodaya school, Pilikula, December 27, 2012
- As a Chairperson and Moderator in the National seminar on “Basic Science Courses at the Undergraduate Level, present prospects and future challenges” at Canara college Mangalore, organized by Chemistry & All other Basic Science Departments February 5 and 6, 2013.
- Invited as a resource person and delivered a talk on “Parisara jagrati” at Srinivas B.Ed. College, Mangaluru on June 22, 2013
Manohar Joishi K
was Head of the Department, Botany at Canara College,
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
