Dept of Botany - Faculty Details


Faculty NameDr. K. R. LEENA
Email drleenaram@rediffmail.com
Designation Associate Professor
Experience Details 18 years, 3 months UG and PG, Research 30 years
Qualifications M.Sc., Ph.D., Post-Doctoral Fellow
Areas of Interest Floristics, Bio-fertilizer Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, Genetics, Horticulture & Plant Breeding
Field of Research Floristics and Biofertilizer Biotechnology
Guideship Details Research guide, Calicut University
Subjects Handled Floristics, Bio-fertilizer Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, Genetics & Plant Breeding and all subjects for B.Sc. & M.Sc. as per curriculum
Academic Responsibilities Undertaken 1. Member, Board of Studies for Plant Science, Calicut University
2. Member, M. Phil. Board of Examination, Kerala University
3. Chairperson, M. Sc. Botany Board of Examination, Calicut University
4. Chairperson, B. Sc. Botany Board of Examination, Calicut University
5. Member, M. Sc. Botany Board of Examination at Kerala, Calicut,
M. G. University
6. Member, B. Sc. Botany Board of Examination at Kerala, Calicut,
M. G. University
7. Member, M. Sc. Applied Plant Science Board of Examination, Calicut University
8. Member, B. Sc. Biotechnology Board of Examination, Calicut University
9. Member, Board of Examination for various autonomous colleges
10. Resource person for SCERT, Kerala
Duties Performed 1. Subject expert for various KPSC Interviews
2. Syllabus Preparation and Question paper setter for KPSC examinations
3. Course coordinator
4. Head of the Dept. of Botany
5. Head of the Dept. of Arabic
6. Head of the Dept. of Computer Science
7. Additional Chief Superintendent of Examinations, Calicut University
8. Consultant to Govt.-Need Analysis for New Courses in Govt. Colleges
9. Subject expert for various Colleges and schools for teaching post
10. Authentication of Plants species for various Research Institutions
Research Projects Undertaken 1. Documentation of Floristic Diversity in Vallikode - Ward 18 of Puduppariyaram Panchayath, Palakkad District, Kerala. UGC, MRP
2. In vitro Studies on Azolla rubra. CSIR
3. Studies on the inter-relation and regulation of metabolic pathways in Azolla with special reference to Nitrogen fixation. CSIR
Research Publications 1. Leena, K.R. & V.K. Reshma. Phytochemical, Pharmacognostic and Antimicrobial Evaluation in Selected Plant Species. Int. J. Pharma. Bio. Sci.9 (1):52-61, 2018. Embase (Elservier)ISSN:0975-6299.
2. Leena. K.R. & K. Meenambika. Floristic diversity in the paddy fields of Vallikode, Palakkad. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 38 (2): 215-223, 2014. Scientific Publ. ISSN: 0250-9768.
3. Leena, K.R. & V. Aswathi. Treatise on selected traditional rice varieties of Palakkad, Kerala. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 38 (2): 247-253,2014. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
4. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Pteridophyte flora of Wynad District, Kerala – A preliminary survey on ecology and distribution. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 22 (1): 149-156, 1998. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
5. Leena K. R. Effect of different levels of chemical nitrogen fertilizer on the biomass production of Azolla rubra in the acidic paddy fields of Kuttanad, Kerala. Indian J. Agri. Research.2(1):69-72,1997. NAAS ISSN:0367-8245
6. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. The genus Macrothelypteris (Thelypteridaceae) in South India. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 20 (2): 423-428, 1996. Scientific Publ.ISSN:0250-9768.
7. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Effect of phosphorus on growth and nitrogen fixation of three Azolla species. Geobios 23:238-240, 1996. Elsevier ISSN:0016-6995
8. Azeez K., K.R.Leena & P. V. Madhusoodanan. Spleenworts (Asplenium -Pteridophyta) of Kerala. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 20 (2): 435-455, 1996. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
9. Madhusoodanan P.V., T. Rajasree & K.R.Leena. Club mosses (Lycopodium sensu lato) of Kerala.Indian Fern J.13: 67-74, 1995. The Indian Fern Society ISSN:0970-2741
10. Sevichan.P.J.,K.R.Leena&P.V.Madhusoodanan. Effect of Azolla pinnata R.Br. application as a biofertilizer for rice in Kuttanad, Kerala. Geobios New Reports. 12: 84-88, 1995. 0253-3340
11. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Taxonomy of thelypteroid ferns of South India. Acta Botanica Indica 22:31-36, 1994. Society for Advancement in Science 0379-508X
12. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Spore germination and gametophyte development in Pronephrium articulatum (Houlst. & Moore) Holttum. J. Indian. Bot. oc. 73: 95-99, 1994. Indian Botanical Society 0019-4468
13. Madhusoodanan P.V. & K.R. Leena. Spore morphology of South Indian thelypteroid ferns. Indian Fern J. 11: 73-82, 1994. The Indian Fern Society ISSN: 0970-2741
14. Abdul Majeed K.K., K.R.Leena & P. V. Madhusoodanan. Ecology and distribution of Lomariopsidoid ferns of Kerala. Res. J. Pl. Environ.10: 71-74, 1994 0970-3845
15. AbdulMajeedK.K.,K.R.Leena&P.V.Madhusoodanan. The genus Elaphoglossum Schott ex J. Smith (Lomariopsidaceae: Pteridophyta) in Kerala. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 18 (3): 661-664, 1994. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
16. AbdulMajeed.K.K.,K.R.Leena&P.V.Madhusoodanan. The genus Bolbitis Schott (Lomariopsidaceae) in Kerala. Flora and Fauna 1(1):71-74, 1994. ISSN:0971-6920
17. AbdulMajeed.K.K., K.R.Leena & P.V.Madhusoodanan. The genus Egenolfia Schott (Lomariopsidaceae: Pteridophyta) in Kerala. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 18 (3): 741-745, 1994. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
18. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Dermal appendages of South Indian thelypteroid ferns. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 17 (1): 187-194, 1993. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
19. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Taxonomy and distribution of the genus Pseudocyclosorus Ching (Thelypteridaceae) in South India. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 17 (3): 45-650, 1993. Scientific Publ. ISSN: 0250-9768.
20. Leena K.R. & P.V.Madhusoodanan. Taxonomy and distribution of Spherostephanos J. Sm. (Thelypteridaceae) in South India. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 18 (3): 653-659, 1993. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
21. Madhusoodanan P.V. & K.R. Leena. Endangered thelypteroid ferns of South India. Res. J. Pl. Environ.9: 59-62, 1993. ISSN: 0970-3845.
22. Madhusoodanan P.V., K.R.Leena & S. Nampy. Taxonomy and ecology of the aquatic pteridophytes of Kerala, South India. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 17 (3): 635-643, 1993. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
23. Leena K.R. & P.V. Madhusoodanan. Ecology and distribution of thelypteroid ferns in South India. Indian Fern J.9:174-183, 1992. The Indian Fern Society ISSN: 0970-2741
24. Madhusoodanan P.V., K.R. Leena & K.T. Joseph. Aquatic pteridophytes of Kerala, South India. J. Econ. Tax. Bot. 16 (1): 125-132,1992. Scientific Publ.ISSN:0250-9768.
25. Madhusoodanan P.V. & K.R. Leena. The genus Christella Lev. (Thelypteridaceae)in South India. J.Econ.Tax.Bot. 15(3): 617-625, 1991. Scientific Publ. ISSN:0250-9768.
Books Published Chapter in edited book:
1. The genus Pronephrium Presl (Thelypteridaceae) in South India. pp.108-112, 1991. Botanical Researches in India, Himanshu Publications, Udaipur. ISBN:81-85167-33-8
Paper Presentations 3 presentations
1. National Seminar on Mangrove Biodiversity Conservation, 2012,
Sree Narayana College, Alathur - Weed Flora in the Paddy Fields of Vallikode.
2. National Symposium on Current Trends in Pteridology, 1991, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu-Ecology and Distribution of Thelypteroid Ferns in South India
Seminars / Workshops Organized 2 Seminars
1. National Seminar on Biodiversity Informatics (2009).
2. Dr. L.V. Vaidyanathan Commemoration Lecturer.
2 Workshops
1. National Workshop on Basic Phytochemical Techniques. Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad (13-15.12.2017).
2. Three day National Workshop on Techniques in Molecular Biology, Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad (13-31.10.2018
Seminars Attended 1.Two day national seminar on plant-microbe interactions. SNGS College, Pattambi. 2018
2.Three day national seminar on qualitative techniques in social science research. 2018
3.Biotechnology and GM Crops. 2018.- Convener
4.A journey through Western Ghats. 2018.
5.Bamboo the Green Gold. Dept. of Botany, GVC, Palakkad. 2018
6.Excitement in Plant Science Research: Genes to Ecosystems. 2018
7.Faculty Enrichment Workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education. IQAC, GVC, Palakkad. 2018
8.Cyber security- Dept. of Computer Science, GVC, Palakkad. 2017
9.E-Learning in Biological Sciences. Dept. of Zoology, GVC, Palakkad. 2016
10.Science Academies’ Lecture-Workshop on Advances in Spectroscopy. 2014
11.National Seminar on Technical Writing in Science. 2014
12.National Seminar on Plant Biodiversity and Conservation. 2013
13.National Seminar on Mangrove Bio-Diversity and Conservation. – 2012 Chaired 1 session.
14.Dr. L.V.Vaidyanathan Comemmoration Lecture. Govt. Victoria College, Pkd.- 2012-Coordinator
15.National Seminar on Plant Systematics and its Relevance in the Present Era.- 2011Convener
16.Training Programme in General Informatics. 2010
17.National Seminar on Biodiversity Informatics. 2009- Coordinator
18.Biodiversity Conservation, Biopesticides and Virtual Water Trade. 2008
19.National seminar on Progress, Prospects and Problems in Bamboo Research. 2008. Mercy College, Palakkad.
20.National Seminar on ‘Biodiversity and conservation – ‘Bioconserve 2006’.
21.National Seminar on Science, Technology and Environment. 2006
22.National Seminar on New Realms of Ecology and Molecular Biology.2005
23.Design of Experiments and Computer Applications. 2005
24.New Approaches in Insect Management. 2004
25.National Seminar on Issues and Challenges of Govt. Colleges: Victoria’s Drive Towards Excellence, UGC. 2004
26.National Seminar on Science and Technology in Ancient India. 2002
27.Kerala Science Congress, Calicut
28.Gregor Johnn Mendal Birth Day Lecture Series and Symposium, Calicut University, 1992
29.National Seminar on Angiosperm Taxonomy. Calicut University
30.National Seminar on Biofertilizer Biotechnology, DBT, New Delhi.1992.
31.National Symposium on Current Trends in Pterodology. St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu. 1991.
32.31st Annual Conference of Association of Microbiologists, UGC, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 1991
Workshops Attended 1.Workshop on Recent Trends in Cryptogamic Botany. 2019
2.Three day National Workshop on Living on the Edge… Disasters, Predictions & Management. 2019
3.Three days National Workshop on Mobile Application Development. 2019
4.Three day national workshop on techniques in molecular biology. 2018 - Convener
5.Three days National work shop on Forensic with law is never a flaw. 2018
6.National Workshop on Quantitative Techniques in Social Science Research. 2018
7.National Workshop on Mitotic and Meiotic behaviours of chromosomes. SNGS College, Pattambi. 2017
8.National Workshop on Basic Phytochemical Techniques. 2017 – Convener
9.Two Day National Workshop on Recent Trends in Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change. 2016
10.National Workshop on Western Ghats Biogeography: Challenges in Conservation.2015
11.Two Day Workshop on Statistics Using R. 2014
12.National Workshop on Illustration and Photography: A Botanical Perspective. 2013
Refresher Courses Attended 1. Environmental Studies (02.01.2009 to 22.01.2009) ASC, CU.
2. Gender Studies (Inter Disciplinary)(02.07.2009 to 22.07.2009) ASC, CU
Orientation Programmes Attended 1. Value Education (30.10.2002 to 26.11.2002) ASC, CU
Awards / Honours / Patents Conferred 1. Research Associateship (CSIR)
2. Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR)
3. Junior Research Fellowship (Calicut University)
Membership (s) in 1. International Association of Pteridologists
2. Indian Fern Society
3. OISCA
4. WWF
Assigned Office Charges Others,Alumni Association,Attendance monitoring Committee,Disciplinary action /students advisory system,Students Grievance Redressal Cell,Internal Auditing ,Accreditation Committee,Examination Committee
Countries Visited Nil