Faculty of Life Science
Botany
Botany
Ms. Amisha Rajesh Pednekar
Faculty of Life Science
Year of Joining/Teaching Experience
2009
Areas of Specialization
Mycology, Mycorrhizae
Contact Details
Email:
ags001@chowgules.ac.in
BIO
I am Amisha Gokuldas Shirodker, also known as Amisha Rajesh Pednekar. I am from Goa. I completed my schooling at Manovikas English Medium High School and Fatima Convent High School, Margao, Goa, and finished Higher Secondary schooling at Chowgules. I earned my B.Sc. in Botany as state topper during graduation from Parvatibai Chowgule College and was awarded the gold medal for M.Sc. Botany at Goa University. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. B. F. Rodrigues in the SBSB department, Goa University.
Positions Held
- Department Co-ordinator for DBT Star College Scheme
- Chairperson/ Member, BoS in Botany, Chowgule College
- NSS programme Officer
RESEARCH PAPERS
RESEARCH PAPERS
Research Papers
Research Publications:
- Pednekar, A. S. P., Kudcherkar, A., Verenkar, D. S., Tallur, N. R., & Lotliker, R. (2016). Isolation, identification, and ecological significance of litter fungi. International Journal of Current Research, 40350–40353.
- Pednekar, A. S., & Rodrigues, B. F. (2025). Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi associated with Amorphophallus commutatus (Schott) Engl., in Goa, India. Kavaka; 61(2): 58-64. 10.36460/Kavaka/61/2/2025/58-64.
- Shirodker Pednekar, A., Khan, S., Vaz, S., Rodrigues, S., Naik, P., & Sharma, P. (2023). Cellulolytic Activity of Litter Fungi Isolated from Specific Litter of Salcete, Goa. In Biodiversity Conservation: Issues and Prospects (pp. 11-23). Mahaveer Publication, Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Organizing Secretary, One-day State-level Seminar on Advances in Plant Sciences, on 27th February 2023.
- Co-ordinator, Six Days Hands-on workshop om Molecular Biology techniques, held from 9th to 15th March 2023. Funded by DHE, Govt. of Goa
- Organizing Secretary- two days state level workshop on “Techniques in plant genetic diversity and conservation” was conducted by the Department of Botany, on 3rd and 4th September 2018.
- Organised a one-day state workshop on ‘Oyster Mushroom Cultivation’ on 2nd November 2018, in collaboration Agriculture Technology management
- Treasurer, National Conference on Plant Sciences held at Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Goa. 7th and 8th February 2013
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Research Projects
Minor: Principal Investigator- Amisha Shirodker Pednekar
Title: Understanding Cellulolytic Activity of Fungi Isolated from Litter of Coconut trees. DSTe, Sanction order no. No.6-363-2018/S&T-DIR/783
Dated: 18/12/2019. Duration- 3 years. Completer in March 2023. Funds received - Three lakh rupees only.
ACTIVITIES /PARTICIPATIONS
ACTIVITIES
Activities
Activities Organized:
- Phyton- Departmental Intercollegiate event, held on 1st September 2012. Co-ordinator for Floral Arrangement Competition.
- Co-authored Konkani book titles “Valakh Fulanchi’. 2012-13.
- Part of the Organizing team, along with the Bio-technology department for Workshop on Drug Discovery. 15-16 January 2016, At Chowgule College, Margao Goa.
- Organizing Team- Herbal Soap Making workshop
- Member of Organizing team for Alumni meet at CC@60.
- Organised Green bazar- Agri Expo on 14 th December 2019.
- Organised workshop for Non Teaching staff on 6th December 2019 on Disaster Management.
- Agency (ATMA), South Goa, Directorate of Agriculture, Goa.
- Organised Herbal Cosmetology workshop held on 28th August 2019.
- Organised Kitchen Gardening Workshop held on 11.12.2019 and 12.12.2019
- Organised Lecture Series on Plant Animal Interaction held on 15.01.2020
- Organised ‘Medicinal Plants Exhibition cum Lecture series' held on 28th January 2020
- Cleaning up Colva and Betalbatim villages under Mission Chak-a-Chak.- A Goa Government initiative, as NSS Programme Officer.
- World Aids Day State Level Function, Organized By Goa State Aids Control Society, On 1st December 2011 At National Institute Of Oceanography, Dona Paula.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops
Conferences Seminars/Workshops/Training Programmes Participated:
Orientations/Refresher Programmes Attended
- Orientation Course at Goa University, for 28 days, from 12. Jan.2009 To 09. Feb. 2009. Funded by UGC, New Delhi.
- Refresher Course in Environmental Science - The Theme of the Course was ‘Impact of Global Warming and Climate Change’. At the Academic Staff College, Goa University from 4th of January to 24th of January 2011 at The Academic Staff College, Goa University.
- Refresher Course in Life Sciences at HRDC, Goa University. From 28th September 2018 to 18th October 2018.
- Attended Refresher course- New Age Teaching Methods & Skills in Higher Education. Completed (with A grade)- Online. From 17th August to 31st August 2022 . Organised in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
- Attended a National Symposium on “Microbial Diversity and its Applications in Health, Agriculture and Industry” held during 4th and 5th of March, 2011 at ICAR Research Complex, Old Goa.
- Attended A One-Day Seminar on ‘Bio-diversity, Bio-technology and Bio-prospecting’ on 17th March 2011, at Goa University.
- Attended National Seminar On Coir Pith Composting & Use Of Geo Textiles, On March 17th 2012 At ICAR Research Complex For Goa, Old Goa, Goa.
- Participated in One day State level Seminar on Bioinformatics and Its Applications on 29th November 2012 at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
- Participated in the Interactive Session on Human Resource Development & Oppurtunities in Agriculture & Allied Sectors on 23rd October 2012 at ICAR, Old Goa.
- Participated in Drug Discovery Workshop, 15-16 January 2016, At Chowgule College, Margao Goa.
- Attended Interdisciplinary Conference on ‘Science, Society and Ethics’ on 7th March 2016, Chowgule College, Margao.
- Attended seminar on Seminar on “Strategies for Change in the new Teaching Learning Environment" on 9th April 2016, Chowgule College, Margao.
- Attended Participated in the two day state level train the trainer workshop on MOOCs: Design Development & Delivery, organized by IQAC, Chowgule College, on 13th& 14th October, 2016 at Chowgule College.
- Participated in workshop on Stress Management at Chowgule College on 12/10/2017.
- Attended Faculty Development Programme on How to Write a Research Paper at Government College Borda- Goa on 16/10/2017.
- One-week workshop on conflict mediation by Ms. Ana Martins at Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science between 23rd to 27th October 2017.
- Participated in the Nobel Prize Series, India2018 Event at Kala Academy on 02/02/2018.
- Attended HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, GOA UNIVERSITY, U.G.C. SPONSORED WORKSHOP ON NEP 2020 ONLINE Workshop on NEP 2020: Research, Innovation and Rankings (Online) held on 14-11-2022.
- Participated in National Conference on Fungal Diversity for sustainable future; 28-30 Nov 2022.
- Completed 2-day workshop on Fundamentals of Bioinformatics organized by Codon Biosciences Pvt Ltd. Goa, 13th and 14th Dec. 2022.
- Attended HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, GOA UNIVERSITY, U.G.C. SPONSORED WORKSHOP ON NEP 2020 ONLINE Workshop on NEP 2020: Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education(Online) held on 13.01.2023.
- Attended One day Seminar on Novel Vistas in Plant Sciences on 25 th January 2019, at Goa University, Goa.
- Participated at Agriculture Skill training Programme at Govt. College, Khandola, Marcel on 29th August 2019.
- Attended Green Cops training Prgramme at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao Goa.
- National Conference ‘Frontiers In Biopesticides And Biofertilizers’ Of Department Of Microbiology, P.E.S.’S R.S.N. College Of Arts And Science, Farmagudi, Ponda – Goa. (20 hours)
- UGC-SAP National Seminar on New Vistas in Botany, Department of Botany, Goa University. On 13th and 14th February 2020. (Poster presentation
- National Level Webinar on Effective Engagement of Teaching and Learning Through Online- 1st June 2020
- ‘Use of Elsevier Tools for developing Research Workflow and Academic Writing’ organized by the DHE, Goa in collaboration with ELSEVIER on 18th May 2020.
- “National Webinar On Mangrove diversity of Maharashtra” on 02/06/2020
- 5 days Online Faculty Development Program on “Research Skills and Techniques”, 24th to 28th May 2021.
- One-Week National Online Faculty Development Program On Strengthening Academic & Research Pursuit In The 21st Century, June 28 - July 4, 2021.
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