Vrikshayurveda is a branch of Ayurveda which deals with context of plants. It deals with systematic composition starting with glorification of trees to seed banking. Department serves for preservation and treatment of seeds , preparing pits for planting salping, selection of soil, method of watering, nourishment and fertilizers, plant disease and protection from internal and external diseases, layout of a garden, agricultural and horticultural wonders, finding ground water sources.
MISSION
Developing models for planting technique for species found in Karnataka, provide road side plantations, plantations in school and institution, and town and city plantations, farm forestry.
Aim and Objectives
- To develop seed Bank
- To develop seedlings
- To collect and protect Red, Endangered, Endemic and Threatened medicinal plants
History of the Department
Department was started in the year of 2011. Many workshops have been conducted on Vermi composting, sampling techniques, seedling techniques, cultivation techniques.The department strives for reviving the age old and time tested techniques of horticultural as well as agricultural practices. Students are trained on various sampling techniques and management through Vrikshayurveda techniques. PUNARNAVA Nursery is been provided vermin-composting manure facility which is an advantage to this department.
Activities
- Yearly conduction of Vanamahotsava
- Maintaining Punarnava Medicinal Plant Nursery
- Supplying Fresh Medicinal Plants to Hospital
- Propagation of Medicinal Plant ‘s Seedlings.
- Beautification of College Campus
- Plantation of a plant as a part of Birthday Celebration of College Staff
- Maintenance of Vermi-compose
HERBAL GARDEN AREA
| PLACE | 2006 | 2011 | TOTAL AREA | Sq.mt |
| IN COLLEGE CAMPUS | 1.5 Acres | 0.5Acres | 2 Acres | 87.12 Sq. mt. |
| IN NARASINGPUR | 20 Acres | – | 20 Acres | 871.2 Sq. mt. |
| Total | 958.32 Sq. mt. | |||
Total number of plants planted every year of different genus and species which includes endangered and rare plants is given below.
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Total No.of plants | 1240 | 2380 | 3680 | 4807 | 6150 | 6378 | 6399 | 6434 | 6434 | 7434 |
| Genus | 146 | 185 | 220 | 306 | 314 | 322 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 |
| Species | 170 | 230 | 284 | 399 | 413 | 424 | 428 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| Endangered plants | 10 | —- | 04 | — | 14 | – | — | 14 | 14 | |
| Rare plants | 28 | 38 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Ornamental plants | 10 | 25 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
