Research Interests

Applied mycology, Mushroom Diversity, plant microbe interaction, Plant pathology, Bioremediation or Phytoremediation, Solid waste management, Environmental issues and Climate Change, Effects of innovative teaching methods in Botany

Have worked as visiting faculty for MSc horticulture in Gujarat University and as an adhoc Assistant professor in Indian Institute of Teacher Education

Teaching Since: June 22, 2020

Total Experience: 5 years and 3 months

Kumari, V., Sharma, D., Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2023). Effect of copper on soil, growth & metabolites in Spinacea oleracea L. Vidya. ISSN: 2321-1520.

Patel, N., Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2018, May). Study of in vitro pollen germination in Jatropha integerrima Jacq. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). ISSN: 2319-7064.

Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2019). Methods in biodegradation of low-density polythene (LDPE) by fungi. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). ISSN: 2319-7064.

Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2019). Aspergillus nidulans as a fungi growing on LDPE. Journal of emerging technology and innovative research. ISSN: 2349-5162.

Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2019). Aspergillus flavus and its role in LDPE degradation. Internal Journal of Scientific Research and Review. ISSN: 2279-543X.

Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2019). Penicillium citrinum: The possible future rescuer from LDPE waste. INFOKARA 

Chauhan, J., Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2020). Isolation and optimization of pigment production from Penicillium spp. as a natural dye stuff. INFOKARA (UGC Care Approved). ISSN: 1021-9056.

Chauhan, J., Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2020). Natural textile dyeing: A review. Journal of Engineering Sciences. ISSN: 1021-9056.

Desai, P., Parekh, S., & Mankad, A. (2020). Isolation and efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana for the control of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae: Suspected dengue vector in India. Infokara. ISSN: 0377-9254.

Patel, S., Parekh, S., & Maitreyi, B. (2023). Growth and development of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. under the effect of Moringa leaf extract, GA₃, and NAA. YMER 

Samtani, P., & Parekh, S. (2024). Review on symbiotic synergy: Mycorrhizal diversity and its role in sustainable NPK management in agroecosystems. GIS Science Journal. ISSN: 1869-9391.

Dave, A., & Parekh, S. (2024). A cure for blindness: A review on educational interventions. Journal of Basic Sciences. ISSN: 1006-8341.

Khichi, M., & Parekh, S. (2024). The hidden world of mycorrhizal networks: Techniques, assessment, and practical implications for soil health and plant productivity. International Journal of Creative Research thoughts. ISSN: 2320-2882.

Bhil, J., Parekh, S., & D’Cruz, L. (2024). A review on sacred groves in Eastern Central Gujarat. International Journal of Botany Studies. ISSN: 2455-541X.

  1. University Gold Medalist for standing first in Master of Science program in the year 2013. 
  2. Presented a Poster on “Solid Waste Management by Fungi” in the National Symposium – 2011 held in Gujarat University and got first prize as a “Budding researcher”. 
  3. Presented a Poster on “Mycorrhiza as a Potential Biofertilizer” in PBT-2018 held in Gujarat University and got “Young Scientist Award” in Clean Environment Theme. 
  4. Received “Golden Petal Award” for Academic achievement in 2018 Under Gujarat University Botanical Society. 
  5. PhD Research article was published in TOI in 2020. 
  6. PhD Research article was published in a Delhi based magazine “Gyanveetranam” 
  7. Received Research award of the year for the academic year 2020-2021 in St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Ahmedabad. 
  8. Presented an Oral Presentation entitled “Innovative in Botanical teaching Methods” in a National Conference Organized by R.R. Mehta College of Science and CL Parikh College of Commerce, Palanpur on 12th March, 2022 and received third prize for it. 
  9. Presented as a Speaker on the topic of “Assessment of Mycorrhizal Diversity in three important Grass species in the Dharamdavidi area of Rajkot” in the Conference in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi on February, 2024. 10. 10. Received Researcher of the Year Award for the academic year 2023-2024 in St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Ahmedabad. 

11.A life time member of the Mycological Society of India (MSI) since 2024. 

12.Served as a Publisher and part of the Editing Team for the book “Healing Horizons – A Showcase of Nature’s Remedies” (ISBN: 978-81-978693-10). This book is a culmination of the Medicinal Plant Exhibition organized by the Botany Department, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Ahmedabad