Dr. Padma Shrivastava

Professor (Retd.), Department of Botany | Director, Prof. Padma Shrivastava’s Plant Research and Training Institute, Bhopal

IMPARC ID: IMP-CMP-LSCI-MP-2025-2067

Profile Summary

Dr. Padma Shrivastava, Ph.D. (Life Science, Barkatullah University), is a distinguished academic with over 40 years of teaching and research experience in Botany at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across government colleges in Madhya Pradesh. She served as Professor of Botany (PSC Selected) since 1987 and retired in 2021. Her research focuses on plant mutagenesis, biotechnology, tissue culture, ethnomedicinal studies, and environmental sciences.

She currently directs the Prof. Padma Shrivastava’s Plant Research and Training Institute, Bhopal, where she leads initiatives in plant tissue culture, agro-farming of medicinal plants, and biotechnology-based entrepreneurship development.

She has organized several national-level workshops, faculty development programs, and research training events in collaboration with institutions such as MPCON Ltd., Department of Science and Technology (GoI), and MP Council of Science & Technology.

Subject Matter Expertise

Life Sciences –>
Botany
Plant Biotechnology
Plant Sciences
Plant Tissue Culture
Environmental Science
Environmental Management
Agriculture
Medicinal Plants
Biotechnology
Genetic Mutagenesis

Mentorship Offered

Services Offered:
Research –>
Scientific and Technical Research
Systematic Literature Review
Secondary Data Collection

Product Development –>
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Manufacturing (Plant-based Products)

Research –>
Feasibility Study

Work Experience Summary

Over 40 years of teaching experience in UG and PG programs across government colleges in Madhya Pradesh. Served as Professor and Head of the Botany Department, and currently functions as Director of Prof. Padma Shrivastava’s Plant Research and Training Institute, Bhopal.
Institution: Govt. Colleges of Madhya Pradesh
Position: Professor of Botany (PSC Selected)
Duration: December 1987 – February 2021
Description: Taught UG and PG courses in Botany, supervised research under CSIR Fellowship, and contributed extensively to curriculum development, student enrichment, and environmental research.

Institution: Prof. Padma Shrivastava’s Plant Research and Training Institute, Bhopal
Position: Director
Description: Leading training and research in plant tissue culture, medicinal plant farming, biotechnology skill development, and entrepreneurship promotion.

Educational Summary

Ph.D. in Life Science (Barkatullah University) with M.Sc. in Botany (2nd Merit Position), B.Sc., and B.Ed. degrees.
Institution: Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Degree: Ph.D. in Life Science
Year: 1985

Institution: Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Degree: M.Sc. in Botany
Year: 1977 (Merit – 2nd Position)

Institution: Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Degree: B.Sc., B.Ed.

Certifications Summary

Completed multiple Orientation and Refresher Courses across reputed universities in India.
Orientation Course: Lucknow University (03–29 March 1997)
Refresher Course: Jiwaji University, Gwalior (27 Nov – 17 Dec 1996)
Refresher Course: Vikram University, Ujjain (11–31 Jan 1999)
Refresher Course: Barkatullah University, Bhopal (8–28 Mar 1999)

Publication Summary

Dr. Padma Shrivastava has published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals focusing on plant mutagenesis, ethnomedicinal studies, biotechnology, and environmental research. Her scholarly contributions include experimental studies on Hibiscus sabdariffa, Tephrosiapurpurea, and other economically important plant species.

Publications


Title: Comparative Mutagenicity of EMS, NMG, and Gamma Radiation in Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. Var. AMV1
Journal: The Ecobalance

Title: Deleterious Effects of Chemical Mutagens on Economically Important Plant Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. Var. AMV1 (Pp. 633–638)
Journal: Journal of Environmental Research and Development, Vol. 2, No. 4
ISSN: 2249-3131

Title: Ethnomedicinal Survey of District Sehore of Madhya Pradesh with Special Reference to Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers and Their Micropropagation
Journal: Indian Journal of Applied Life Sciences, Vol. 8 (International Journal)
ISSN: 0973-838X

Title: Comparative Antimicrobial Activity of Tephrosia purpurea Leaves and Root Extract
Journal: Govt. Hamidia College Research Journal (UrjLadk; ‘kks/k if=dk), Volume 1
ISSN: 2395-4574
Publication Date: January 2015

Title: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Var. AMV1: Mutagenic Effectiveness and Efficiencies by Chemical Mutagen EMS and NNMG (Pp. 648–655)
Journal: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (WJPPS), Vol. 3, Issue 7
ISSN: 2278-4357
Impact Factor: 2.786

Title: Chromosomal Abnormalities in Relation to Comparative Mutagenicity of Chemical and Physical Mutagen in H. sabdariffa L. Var. AMV1
Journal: Indian Journal of Applied Life Sciences
ISSN: 0977-838X
Publication Date: December 2013

Title: Mutagenic Effectiveness and Efficiencies by Chemical Mutagen EMS and DES in H. sabdariffa Var. AMV1
Journal:

Title: On Indian Women
Journal: Ojaswini Magazine

Title: Two Poems
Journal: Sarjana College Magazine
Publication Date: 2013

Title: Selected Chapters in UG Botany Textbook
Book Title: Padap Ek Vihangam Drishti

Research Project


Title: Ethnomedicinal Survey of District Sehore of Madhya Pradesh with Special Reference to Antimicrobial Activity of Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers and Their Micropropagation
Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, Central Regional Office (UGC-CRO), Bhopal
Duration: 2008–2011
Completion Date: June 2011

Workshops and Training Organized


Title: Entrepreneurship in Edible Oyster Mushroom Culture
Duration: 19 September 2016 – 24 September 2016
Description: Organized a 7-day workshop focused on mushroom cultivation and entrepreneurship.

Title: Pathological Studies Workshop for College Students
Duration:
Description: Organized a 2-day workshop to enhance student knowledge in applied plant pathology.

Title: Faculty Development Programme for College Teachers of M.P.
Duration: 14 January 2019 – 28 January 2019
Collaborator: MPCON Ltd., Bhopal
Description: 12-day FDP designed for enhancing faculty skills in research and innovation.

Title: Educational Tour under RUSA
Duration: 6–7 March 2020
Description: Organized academic tour for faculty members and students under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan.

Training Program Attended


Programme: Teachers Training Programme of Higher Education in Botany
Institution: Govt. Hamidia Arts & Commerce College, Bhopal
Duration: 13–17 October 2014

Programme: RNTCP Training Module for Pathological Studies
Institution: Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. P.G. College, BHEL, Bhopal
Duration: 13–14 September 2017

Programme: National Conference on Management of Nutritional Disorders – Challenges and Scope
Institution: Department of Ayush, Govt. of M.P. & National Ayush Mission
Duration: 19–20 January 2018

Programme: Molecular Biology and Genomics
Institution: Dept. of Zoology, SNGGPG College, Bhopal & Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology
Duration: 20–26 February 2018

Programme: Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp
Institution: Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, and Govt. P.G. College, BHEL, Bhopal
Duration: 20–22 March 2018

Programme: Women Empowerment: Education, Environment, Biodiversity, Health & Agriculture
Organizer: M.P. Council of Science & Technology, Bhopal & “NIDAN” Sarvajan Welfare Society
Duration: 23–24 March 2018

Seminars and Conferences


Conference Title: 15th Botanical Conference of the Indian Botanical Society
Organizer: Department of Botany, Lucknow University
Date: 28 December 1991

Seminar Title: Pollution, Plant & Human Being
Organizer: Department of Higher Education, M.P. & Sarojini Naidu Government Girls College, Bhopal
Date: 24 March 1992

Seminar Title: Recent Trends in Environmental Sciences
Organizer: Govt. Motilal Vigyan Adarsh Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal
Date: 6 March 1995

Seminar Title: Biodiversity Conservation and Management with Special Emphasis on Biosphere Reserves
Organizer: Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization (EPCO), Bhopal
Date: 20 November 2000

Conference Title: Biotechnology 2001 – Technology Transfer Centre
Organizer: CSIR–PTC, Bhopal
Date: 19 January 2001

Seminar Title: Environmental Toxicology
Organizer: Department of Zoology, Government Narmada P.G. College, Hoshangabad (M.P.)
Date: 12 January 2002

Seminar Title: Applied Aspects of Biological Science
Organizer: Department of Higher Education, Government of M.P.
Date: 22 January 2003

Seminar Title: Classroom Teaching on Biotechnology – An Update
Organizer: Department of Higher Education, Government of M.P.
Date: 6 December 2003

Research Seminar Title: Microbial World and Its Application in Life
Organizer: Department of Botany, Government MVM College, Bhopal, Sponsored by M.P. Council of Science & Technology
Date: 20 March 2004

Seminar Title: 50 Years of DNA
Organizer: Government P.G. College, BHEL, Bhopal
Date:

Conference Title: Second Madhya Pradesh Science Congress
Organizer: Career College, BHEL, Bhopal
Date: 17 December 2005

Conference Title: IIIrd Madhya Pradesh Science Congress
Organizer: Rajeev Gandhi College, Bhopal
Date: 2006

Conference Title: International Congress of Environmental Research
Organizer: Government Geetanjali Girls College, Bhopal
Date: 2007

Seminar Title: Intellectual Property Rights
Organizer: Government Science and Commerce College, Benazir, Bhopal
Date: 2011

Seminar Title: National Seminar on Importance of Documentation of Ethnomedicinal Formulations
Organizer: Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur
Date: 2011

Seminar Title: National Seminar on Current Perspectives in Qualitative Research
Organizer: Nutan College, Bhopal
Date: 9–10 February 2012

Conference Title: Global Scenario in 21st Century
Organizer: Government P.G. College of Tourism, Bhopal
Date: 2011

Seminar Title: National Seminar on Environment and Technological Innovations
Organizer: Career College, Bhopal
Date: 5–6 February 2016

Seminar Title: National Seminar on Disaster Risk Reduction – An Inclusive Holistic Approach
Organizer: Government Geetanjali Girls College, Bhopal
Date: 11–12 February 2016

Seminar Title: National Seminar on Environment and Tourism
Organizer: Pt. D.D.U. Government Arts & Commerce College, Sagar (M.P.)
Date: 26–27 February 2016

Conference Title: National Seminar on Bridging the Gap between Academics and Pharmaceutical Industries
Organizer: Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur
Date: 5–6 March 2016

Workshop Title: Laboratory Methods – Subject Expert Session
Organizer: Government Geetanjali Girls College, Bhopal
Date: 9–10 March 2016

Conference Title: 5th International Conference on Environmental Public Health Management (EPHM)
Organizer:
Date: 28–29 February 2020

Seminar Title: Mahila Shiksha: Chunotiyan Avam Sambhavnayein
Organizer: Government Girls College, Itarsi
Date: 30 January 2016

Online Programme: COVID-19 Awareness Quiz
Organizer: Government LBS P.G. College, Sironj
Date: 26 May 2020

Online Course: COVID-19 Crisis Awareness and Ayurveda’s Immunity Boosting Plants
Organizer: MLB Government P.G. Girls College, Indore
Date: 18–24 May 2020

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