Dr. Uma A. Masur

Faculty of Life Science

Botany

Faculty

Associate Professor

Year of Joining/Teaching Experience

1997, 2006

Areas of Specialization

Botany, Plant Biotechnology

Contact Details

Email: uam001@chowgules.ac.in

BIO

I am Dr. Uma Masur is an Associate Professor of Botany at Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, Goa, with expertise in plant tissue culture, phytochemistry, and medicinal plants. She holds a Ph.D. from Goa University on Tylophora species and has completed UGC-funded research projects on bioactive compounds and vector control. Dr. Masur has published research papers, a book, and a book chapter, and has presented her work at national and international conferences. She actively guides undergraduate research, provides consultancy on biodiversity and medicinal plants, and contributes to biodiversity initiatives in Goa. Her work integrates teaching, research, and community-oriented environmental conservation.

Positions Held

Head of the Department
Presiding Officer (POSH)
Convener- Women’s welfare, Student Welfare, IIC etc.
EC member of Vidnyan Parisha
Secretary of Pradnya Shakti Goa

RESEARCH PAPERS

Research Papers Research Publications:

Masur, U. (2025). Phytochemical analysis of Capsicum annuum L. (Khola chilly) of Goa. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 14(3), 808–811. https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2025.v14.i3j.15440
Masur, U., Kumari, P. H., Gokhale, K., & Sangodkar, U. M. X. (2018). Genetic relationships in Tylophora species of Goa as revealed by simple sequence repeats (SSR) and inter simple sequence repeats (ISSR) pooled with random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD). International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 9(1), 257–264.
Masur, U., Kumari, P. H., Gokhale, K., & Sangodkar, U. M. X. (2016). Genetic polymorphism of Tylophora species of Goa as revealed by RAPD. Current Trends in Biotechnology and Pharmacy, 10(1), 0973-8916; ISSN 0973-8916 (Print), 2230-7303 (Online) IF-0.320 H. Index-11
Masur, U., Ferrao, D., Naik, D. D., Rodrigues, M. J., & Rodrigues, V. S. (2014). Micropropagation of Tylophora indica spp. In Proceedings of the National Seminar on Advances in Life Sciences (pp. 152–158). St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce.
Masur, U. (n.d.). Antiasthmatic medicinal plant—Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merr. Vision: The Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 7(1).
Masur, U., Kumar, H., & Kumar, A. (2015). Larvicidal effect of Dysoxylum binectariferum Hook against Anopheles stephensi Liston, Culex quinquefasciatus Say, and Aedes aegypti L. International Journal of Bioassays, 4(12), 4685–4688.
Masur, U., Ferrao, D., Naik, D. D., Rodrigues, M. J., & Rodrigues, V. S. (2015). Phytochemical studies of Tylophora species of Goa. Journal of Natural Products, 8, 100–105.
Masur, U., & Kumar, K. (2014). Antibacterial and antifungal activity of Dysoxylum binectariferum Hook. f. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, 2(2), 101–104.
Masur, U., Kumar, H., & Kumar, A. (2014). Anti-larval effects of leaf and callus extract of Dysoxylum binectariferum against urban malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi. Journal of Natural Products, 7, 147–154.
Patil, U., & Sangodkar, U. M. X. (2004). Minimum hormonal application for earliest alkaloid detection and micropropagation in Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merr. In L. D’Souza, A. M., S. Nivas, S. Hegde, & K. Rajendra (Eds.), Biotechnology for a better future (pp. 125–132). SAC Publications.

Book/Chapter Published:

Sangodkar, U. M. X., & Masur, U. (2018). Fundamentals in environmental biotechnology. Cinnamon Teal Publications. ISBN 978-93-87676-02-2
Masur, U. (2023). Potential medicinal plants for COVID-19 treatment with historical perspective. In Medicinal plants: Advancement in the traditional medicines, sustainable utilisation and conservation. ABS Books. ISBN 978-93-94424-50-0

Conference Papers/Posters Presented: 1. Oral Presentations

Ecophysiological analysis of Capsicum annuum L., (Khola chilly) of Goa analysis of Capsicum annuum L., (Khola chilly) of Goa at STREE 2024 Lucknow India
Gaonkar, A., & Machha, S. (2025, March 11). TY B.Sc. Botany project presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. “Phytochemical Analysis and Bioassays of Capsicum annum L., varieties of Goa”. Intercollegiate project presentation competition under the DBT Star College Scheme, Department of Botany, Dhempe College, Miramar, Panaji, India. (Guided by U. Masur). Awarded second prize.
Masur, U., Kumari, P. H., Gokhale, K., & Sangodkar, U. M. X. (2016). Genetic relationships in Tylophora species of Goa as revealed by SSR and ISSR. Oral presentation at the International Conference on Frontiers in Integrated Science and Technology for Sustainable Development (FISTSD-2016), 11–15 November 2016, Bangkok, Thailand.
Masur, U. (2016). Genetic polymorphism of Tylophora species of Goa as revealed by RAPD. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Recent Developments in Biotechnology” St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa, India.

2. Poster Presentations

Masur, U., Gaonkar, S., Naik, S., Machha, S., Gaonkar, A., Karambalkar, Y., & Nayak, R. (2025, February). Phytochemical analysis and bioassays of Capsicum annuum L. varieties of Goa. 46th Annual Meeting of the Plant Tissue Culture Association (India): Current Trends and Challenges in Plant Biotechnology, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, India.
Yadav, S., & Masur, U. (2023). Impact of food on lifestyle diseases. Poster presented at the National Conference on “Impact of Food on Lifestyle Diseases” (IFLSD-2023), 28–29 March 2023, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka. Award: Best Poster Award.
Masur, U., Ferrao, D., Naik, D. D., Rodrigues, M. J., & Rodrigues, V. S. (2015). Micropropagation of Tylophora indica spp. Poster presented at the National Seminar on “Advances in Life Sciences”, 7–8 December 2015, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa, Goa. Award: Second Prize.
Masur, U., Ferrao, D., Naik, D. D., Rodrigues, M. J., & Rodrigues, V. S. (2015). Phytochemical studies of Tylophora species of Goa. Poster presented at the National Seminar on “Advances in Life Sciences”, 7–8 December 2015, St. Xavier’s College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa, Goa.
Masur, U. (2012). Effects of leaf and callus extract of Dysoxylum binectariferum Hook on larvae of vector mosquitoes, Anopheles stephensi Liston. Poster presented at the International Conference on “Current Trends in Medicinal Plants”, 10–12 January 2012, Department of Botany, University of Pune, Pune, India.
Masur, U. (2011). Effects of methanolic leaf extract of Dysoxylum binectariferum Hook on larvae of vector mosquitoes, Anopheles stephensi Liston, Culex quinquefasciatus Say and Aedes aegypti L. Poster presented at the XI International Symposium on Vectors and Vector-Borne Diseases, 15–17 October 2011, Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals (ICMR), Jabalpur, India.
Patil, U., & Sangodkar, U. M. X. (2004). Minimum hormonal application for earliest alkaloid detection and micropropagation in Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merr. Poster presented at Biotechnology for a Better Future, India.

3. Undergraduate Project Guidance Guided several undergraduate projects including:

Potential Medicinal Plants for COVID-19 Treatment
Environmental Impact Assessment of Mollem Project
Phytochemical Analysis of Amaranthus spp. and Capsicum annuum varieties
Micropropagation and alkaloid detection in Tylophora species
Callus induction and analytical studies of medicinal plants from the Western Ghats

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Research Projects

Minor research project “Efficacy of leaf and callus extracts of Dysoxylum species against malarial larvae Anopheles stephensi”. Funded by UGC, Western Region Pune.
Junior research fellow under DOD project, in the Department of Marine Sciences and Biotechnology, Goa University on “Sesuvium portulacastrum for oxytocin studies”.
Submitted dissertation as a partial fulfillment of the M.Sc. degree in Botany department on “Morphological and anatomical studies in Aponogeton. Linn”, 1993-94.

Guided undergraduate students for the following projects:

Phytochemical Analysis and Bioassays of Capsicum sp. of Goa
Comparative Phytochemical analysis of Capsicum annuum L. varieties Khola and Byadgi
Organogenesis of Dysoxylum Binectariferum Hook. F
Potential medicinal plants for COVID-19 treatment with historical perspective
Review of literature: Mollem Project Environmental Impact Assessment of the three linear projects on the ecologically sensitive areas of Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park
Phytochemical analysis of Amaranthus spp. of Goa
Comparative phytochemical analysis of Capsicum annuum L. varieties Khola and Byadgi
Phytochemical analysis and micropropagation of Tylophora species
Tissue culture of Epidendrum radicans Lindl.
Callus induction for alkaloid detection in Tylophora indica
General analytical methods for comparative studies of alkaloids in selected medicinal plants from the Western Ghats 1998

ACTIVITIES /PARTICIPATIONS

ACTIVITIES

Activities

Activities Participated:

UGC-sponsored Refresher Courses in Life Sciences and ICT (DAVV Indore, RTM Nagpur, Goa University).
Workshops on Phytochemical Analysis, Plant Taxonomy, and Capacity Building for Women in Higher Education.
International Conferences on Environmental Biotechnology (Birla College, Mumbai) and Vector-Borne Diseases (Goa University & NIMR).
Summer Training on Chromatography, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics (SBST, VIT Vellore).
Athena Project (Sweden Government) – Student and Faculty Exchange Programme (March 14–30, 2011), representing Parvatibai Chowgule College.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops Conferences Seminars/Workshops/Training Programmes Participated:

UGC sponsored refresher course in ICT in life sciences at Academic staff college, DAVV, Indore, May 2016.
Attended National symposium on Biotechnology and Molecular biology for Industry and common man at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
UGC sponsored Refresher course in life science (Botany) from 5th to 25th March 2014 at Academic staff college, RTM, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Participated in 6th Practical Summer training on chromatography, molecular biology and Bioinformatics conducted by SBST at VIT Vellore from 05th June to 14 June 2013.
Participated in One day workshop on “Phytochemical analysis of therapeutically active constituents of Pharmaceutically important medicinal plants” on 13th January 2012 organized by the Department of Botany, University of Pune.
UGC sponsored workshop on “Capacity building of Woman managers in higher education” organized by MES College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar Vasco, Goa from 23-27th Feb 2010.
International conference on “Recent advances in Environmental biotechnology” organized by Birla college, Kalyan under the auspices of Society of science and environment sponsored by UGC and University of Mumbai from 14th -15th Nov. 2009.
The International symposium on “vectors and vector borne diseases” organized by Goa University and National institute of malaria research (NIMR) from 4-6th Nov. 2009.
Attended the UGC sponsored National workshop on “Techniques in Plant Taxonomy” organized by the Department of Botany, Carmel college of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women from 18th -20th Sept. 2008.
Attended UGC sponsored Special Summer School in Basic Sciences at Academic Staff College, Goa University from 8-29th August 2008
Attended UGC-SAP seminar on “Biodiversity and Bioprospecting” at Goa University.6th March 2006.