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15 Jul 2024 ↑ LECTURE SERIES OF Science Department

The Science Department organized a lecture series that  aimed to provide students with essential assessment information, develop concentration skills, and offer unique insights not found in course materials. The first lecture, organized by the Departments of Botany and Zoology, was on "Ecological Adaptations in Plants,’ in which Professor (Dr.) Jatinder Kaur, , Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, from Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, explained ecological adaptation as a physiological, behavioral, or morphological trait that helps organisms survive in their natural environments. She discussed how plants adapt to various conditions, including light regimes, dry conditions, high temperatures, water-saturated conditions, and saline environments. The second lecture, titled "Chemistry of Indoor Air Pollution," was delivered by Dr. Pawan Malik, Associate Professor at S. L Bawa DAV College, Batala. He debunked common myths about indoor air pollution and highlighted sources such as asbestos, paradichlorobenzene in air fresheners, and chemicals in tobacco smoke. He also suggested measures to reduce indoor air pollution, such as improved ventilation, clean fuel, and using plants like aloe vera.