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Dr. Shridevi Ganpatrao Bandgar

Dr. Shridevi Ganpatrao Bandgar (M.Sc. Ph.D.) is an Assistant Professor in Botany at Marathwada Shikshn Prasarak Mandal’s Balbhim Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Beed, Maharashtra, India. She earned her Ph.D. from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, with a thesis on “Taxonomical studies of leaf litter fungi from sacred groves in the Kolhapur district”. She also contributed to a UGC Major Research Project titled “Studies on Plant Diversity at Nathsagar.” As a noteworthy botanist and researcher, she specializes in Plant Pathology and Mycology. With over six years of teaching experience at the UG and PG levels, Dr. Bandgar has established herself as an expert in botanical education, emphasizing morphology and field of identification. Her academic achievements include the discovery of 03 new fungal species and the publication of 09 research papers in peer-reviewed, and UGC CARE journals. Her research focuses on leaf litter fungi, algal diversity, and the antibacterial properties of plant extracts. Her research work includes studies on leaf litter fungi, algal diversity from Nathsagar, and antibacterial activity of plant extracts against Pectobacterium carotovorum causing fruit rot in tomato. Dr. Bandgar is deeply interested in fungal diversity, plant biodiversity conservation, and field-based taxonomic exploration

Mrs. Shital Sanjay Pawar

Mrs. Shital Sanjay Pawar (M.Sc., Pursuing Ph.D.) is a Botanist currently engaged in doctoral research in the Department of Botany at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India. She possesses a strong academic background supported by four years of teaching experience and five years of dedicated research experience in the field of Botany. She has actively contributed to the scholarly community through the presentation of research papers at 6 National and International conferences. Her research output includes 9 publications in reputed National and International peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating her ability to conduct independent research and communicate scientific findings effectively. In addition to journal publications, Mrs. Pawar has contributed as an author to 3 published book chapters with recognized academic publishers. Her areas of specialization include Plant Physiology and Mycology, with research interests focused on Plant functional processes and fungal biology. Through her academic writing, she continues to establish herself as an emerging author and researcher, capable of contributing high-quality content to academic books and edited volumes

Dr. Anjali Pandurang Patil

Dr. Anjali Pandurang Patil (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.) is currently working as an Associate Professor in Botany at Khedut Shikshan Mandal, Kalkundri’s R. B. Madkholkar Mahavidyalaya, Chandgad, District- Kolhapur, Maharashtra State. She has 27 years of teaching experience at UG level. She completed her M.Phil. in the Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur with focused on Cytophysiological effects of maleic hydrazide on Allium cepa L. and Ph.D. with a thesis focused on Studies on cultivation of Iphigenia stellata Blatt., and She is the author of the internationally published book Gulabi Bhuichakra’, brought out by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. She is a distinguished botanist and researcher specializing in Cytogenetics. At present, she is a recognized guide for M.Phil. and Ph.D. at Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Under her guidance, one student has been awarded a Ph.D., and two students are currently pursuing their Ph.D. degrees. She has published 32 research papers at National and International level. She has also cordinator of 13 workshops, 2 seminars and delivered 19 guest lectures, and attended 70 workshops as well as 36 seminars and conferences. In recognition of her research impact, Dr. Anjali received the ‘Global Phoenix Award 2024’ awarded by Durga Social Foundation, Solapur.