The Students of Department of Botany Mr. Sandeep and Mr. Shariff of III B.Sc participated and presented a paper on Impact of Pollution on human health organized by J.M.J College for Women, Tenali on 23rd September 2011. Mr. Sandeep got consolation prize in the paper presentation.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
WORLD OZONE DAY- 16-09-2011
WORLD OZONE DAY- 16-09-2011
In connection with World ozone day the Department of Botany organized an inter-departmental paper presentation competitions on importance of ozone layer being aware of the importance of this burning issue of today's contemporary world.
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| Fr. Principal presenting a memento to Guest speaker |
Program sprinted from welcome address by Rev. Fr.Dr. A. Francis Xavier,Principal, ALC and Mrs. B. Siva Kumari explained the theme of the program and Mr. P. Srinivas rao,the staff co-ordinator organized the program to enrich and make students aware in the realm of environment, the department of Botany organized interdepartmental paper presentations on the following topics.
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| Mr. Jakker blind student got the consolation prize |
- Pollution and it’s effects on human health
- Ozone layer and it’s significance
- Conservation of bio-diversity
- Saving nature and
- The need of environmental curriculum in our education.
On 15-09-2011 This has been endured to students from students itself by making a platform to them for their paper presentations on above specified topics, where Mrs. K. Eswari head department of P.G ,Botany and Mr. K. Bala Chandra Head department of Microbiology are judges for this session.
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| Sammuel presenting a the power point presentation |
And then on 16-09-2011 In the concerns of World Ozone Day department organized a guest lecture on global warming by Mr.T. Sri Kumar Sr.lecturer in physics Andhra Loyola College explained need to protect environment from green house gases , global warming and pollution.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of the session - Miss.K. Shoba bagged the first prize followed by prem kumar and azim .and a consolation prize to Mr. Jakker and then Sandeep , the student chairman proposed vote of thanks closing the program.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Ayurvedic college students visited the Loyola Gardens.
College to Garden visit (04-09-2011)
The Botanic Garden is the most compact, yet diverse collection of plants in the college and it is open throughout the year for you to visit and enjoy.
The Botanic Garden is the most compact, yet diverse collection of plants in the college and it is open throughout the year for you to visit and enjoy.
The Students of Ayurveda college, Vijayawada accompanied by Dr. venugopal taxonomist, retired professor of Madurai University and Mr. Sastry retired E.E, Vijayawada, The Secretary of Ayurveda society visited Andhra Loyola College Botanical and Herbal garden on 04-09-2011.
As a part of curriculum, where the students were made familiar with many herbal and Ayurveda plants in our herbal and botanical gardens. The significance of the plants and of their study was explained by Dr. Venu Gopal and Mrs. B. Siva Kumari.
The rare and endemic plants which they only find in their books made them amused when seen in our garden .Since it was more bringing them towards their work and study in reality and practical it was very informative and vital in their academics.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
FRIENDLY VINAYAKA AWERENESS PROGRAMME
FRIENDLY VINAYAKA AWERENESS PROGRAMME-(31-08-2011)
The Staff and students of department of Botany are involved in Friendly vinayaka awereness programme organized by A.P.Pollution control board at PWD grounds, Vijayawada on 31-08-2011 to educate the public regarding usuage of clay idols instead of plaster of parice and also displayed 21 varities of patri.
The department of Botany was invited by A.P Pollution Control Board to display the 21 varieties of patri and there the students explained the importance of those plants for using in the puja and their vital role in our way of life .
It has been unfolding since couple of years the importance of ensuring vinayaka chathurthi with eco friendly idols. And it is the senior citizens responsibility to make the generations purse the importance of the traditions and rituals which has been passed on to us, it is with these concerns of these two issues that the A.P Pollution Control Board has put forth the proposal of ensuring the people of Vijayawada the meaning of using 21 patris being used in vinayaka puja and also distributed clay idols of vinayaka to the public to expand the realm of knowledge of environmental pollution due to chemicals used in making ganapthis.
The department of Botany was invited by A.P Pollution Control Board to display the 21 varieties of patri and there the students explained the importance of those plants for using in the puja and their vital role in our way of life .
Medicinal values of ‘patri' explained
The department of Botany of Andhra Loyola College has organised an exhibition of ‘patri', sacred leaves used in worship of Lord Vinayaka, at PWD Grounds near Fire station here.
At the exhibition on Wednesday, the students explained about the importance and significance of the leaves used in performing the pooja. 21 types of leaves are offered to Lord Ganesha during the festival, and each leaf has an ayurvedic significance.
Machi is used for curing skin diseases like leprosy and leucoderma, nervous diseases and abdominal related diseases.
Brihati is used for asthma, cough, constipation, and used for women during post natal period. Bilva, which purifies water, is used for dysentery. Durva grass skin is helpful in arresting bleeding, anemia, while the Badari is used for digestive disorders, wounds and injuries, in treating blood impurities, and maintaining the voice.
The students said that dattura is used for treating joint pains, abdominal, skin diseases, and hair fall. More importantly it is widely used in treating poisonous bites. Apa marga and Tulsi were used for digestive disorders and respiratory diseases respectively. Choota or mango leaves, are helpful in treating diabetics, and for cracked heals and throat related diseases. Karaveera is used for treating leprosy, wounds, injuries and hair fall, whle Vishnu kranta patra is used for nervous related diseases and memory power, and daadimi is used for dysentery. Devadaru and maruvaka are used for skin disease
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VIJAYAWADA, September 1, 2011TODAY'S PAPER » NATIONAL » ANDHRA PRADESHMedicinal values of ‘patri' explained
The department of Botany of Andhra Loyola College has organised an exhibition of ‘patri', sacred leaves used in worship of Lord Vinayaka, at PWD Grounds near Fire station here.
At the exhibition on Wednesday, the students explained about the importance and significance of the leaves used in performing the pooja. 21 types of leaves are offered to Lord Ganesha during the festival, and each leaf has an ayurvedic significance.
Machi is used for curing skin diseases like leprosy and leucoderma, nervous diseases and abdominal related diseases.
Brihati is used for asthma, cough, constipation, and used for women during post natal period. Bilva, which purifies water, is used for dysentery. Durva grass skin is helpful in arresting bleeding, anemia, while the Badari is used for digestive disorders, wounds and injuries, in treating blood impurities, and maintaining the voice.
The students said that dattura is used for treating joint pains, abdominal, skin diseases, and hair fall. More importantly it is widely used in treating poisonous bites. Apa marga and Tulsi were used for digestive disorders and respiratory diseases respectively. Choota or mango leaves, are helpful in treating diabetics, and for cracked heals and throat related diseases. Karaveera is used for treating leprosy, wounds, injuries and hair fall, whle Vishnu kranta patra is used for nervous related diseases and memory power, and daadimi is used for dysentery. Devadaru and maruvaka are used for skin disease
Saturday, August 27, 2011
One Day Field Trip to Thennure to visit organic forming centre
Department of Botany organised one day field trip to Tenneru
The Dept of the Botany had arranged a one day field trip to Thennure for the students of second year opting Herbal medicine as general elective, the trip was started at 7:00am on 28-08-2011 from college. 30 students had taken part in this trip. About 11:30 am we reached the place, There Mr. M.V. Madhu Sudhana Rao, nature lover had intuited us with a warm welcome and he explained the different methods in organic forming and vermicompost preparation. and then we had the privilege of spectating different types medicinal plants.
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| Mrs. T.Rose Mary and students at Thenneru |
We had returned to home by 5:00 pm . On an enquiry the students’ responded well about the trip and expressed their views, that the trip was very joyful, informative and explorative. Mrs. T. Rose Mary accompanied the students.Thanks to Mr. M.V. Madhu Sudhana Rao Garu, and Management of Andhra Loyola College.
Friday, August 26, 2011
A TWO DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
A TWO DAY WORK SHOP ON 'INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN LIFE SCIENCES'
All the officials of the college were present at the inauguration of the workshop. Sri SVS Narasimha Rao, DEO, Krishna Dist. was the special invitee. Asst. Prof. K Madhava Chetty, SV University, delivered a guest lecture on “Strategies in the Conservation of Bio-diversity”; Sri K Ammani, H.O.D. Microbiology,Acharya Nagarjuna University , spoke on “Vaccines”;
Mrs.B.Vijaya Lakshmi, HOD, Biotechnology, Krishna University
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| Lightning of the Lamp by officials |
The
Departments of Botany, Microbiology and Biotechnology organized a 2-day National Workshop on “Innovative Trends in Life Sciences” for
Teachers on 26-27th August 2011. Sixty teachers from different parts
of the state as well the staff and students of the organizing departments took
part in the workshop. Sri K.Chandra
Sekharan, Regional Manager, The Hindu, was the Chief Guest. Sri S.Venkateswarlu, E.E. AP Pollution
Control Board, was the Guest of Honour.
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| Fr.Principal, DEO, S. venkateswarlu, Rector & Vice Principal |
All the officials of the college were present at the inauguration of the workshop. Sri SVS Narasimha Rao, DEO, Krishna Dist. was the special invitee. Asst. Prof. K Madhava Chetty, SV University, delivered a guest lecture on “Strategies in the Conservation of Bio-diversity”; Sri K Ammani, H.O.D. Microbiology,
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| MEDICINAL PLANTS DISPLAY |
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| REGIONAL MANAGER OF HINDU (CHIEF GUEST) |
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| participants At the valedictory, Fr.Principal gave away prizes to the winners of Essay Writing competition conducted on 20th July in connection with the Mendel’s Day and to the winners of Drawing competition conducted 22nd July 2011 to mark the World Nature Conservation Day. |
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| Dr. J. Chandra sekhara Rao & Dr. Ammani |
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| Herbal garden visit |
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| Students projects - BONSAI |
TODAY'S PAPER » NATIONAL » ANDHRA PRADESH
VIJAYAWADA, August 27, 2011‘Teachers have a big role to play'
‘Teachers have a big role to play'
They need to get trained in the latest technology: expert |
| Medicinal plant display |
The Andhra Loyola College organised a two-day national workshop and exhibition on “Innovative trends in life sciences” in which various scientific tools and plants were put on display for the visiting students, experts and others.
Addressing the inaugural session on Friday, the speakers said that only a correct understanding of technology concepts and innovation would help in fostering creativity and excellence among the young generation. Environmental Engineer S. Venkateswarlu said that emergence of various technologies played a key role in enhancing quality of life and use of nano technology in different aspects including prevention of pollution was yielding fruitful results.
District Education Officer K. Narasimha Rao said that there was a need for the teachers to get trained in the latest and emerging trends so that they could help this innovation in effectively transferring the knowledge to the young generation. He pointed out that the teachers had a bigger role to play as the pillars of societal progress and development.
Loyola College rector A. Stanley, principal Francis Xavier, correspondent D. Showraiah, vice principal Bujji Babu and others were present. K. Chandrasekharan, regional general manager of The Hindu , was the chief guest of the occasion. Senior faculty P. Srinivasa Rao proposed vote of thanks while B. Siva Kumari presented introduction of the theme.
Nearly 50 rare medicinal plants like aswagandha, ramaphal, lakshmanaphal and so on were there on display at the exhibition in addition to various technological tools.
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