A field visit was organised for II BZC students in accordance with the university syllabus for the purpose of collecting plant specimens and submitting a report for the university practical examination. On February 12 and 13, 2019, students were taken to Sirsi, Yana, and other forest sites in and around Uttara Kannada District.
On the first day, students visited Sirsi Yana. Yana is a village located in the forests of the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, which is known for its unusual rock formations. It is a place of unmatched natural beauty and tranquillity. Students could find a variety of endangered species of plants, birds and butterflies in this biodiversity hotspot. Bird watching in this area was a beautiful experience. On the way back, students were asked to identify different groups of plants, fungi, and some of the members of bryophytes.
On the second day, students visited Apsarakonda Pond and the Botanical Garden, where they could collect some of the fresh water algae specimens and also studied about the different angiospermic plant families in the botanical garden.Thecollected specimens were brought to the laboratory and a brief report about the collected specimen was submitted by each student.
Ms. Madhushree, Head, Department of Botany, Ms. Nishvitha Shetty, and Dr. Sharath Chandra K, lecturer, Department of Botany, guided 25 students on this study trip.
Report by:
Ms.Madhushree
