Internship Training in Phytochemistry

Internship Training in Phytochemistry

This 15-day internship training programme is designed to provide hands-on laboratory exposure in phytochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology. The programme focuses on practical skills, analytical techniques, and project-based learning, enabling students and research scholars to gain real-time experience in biomedical and plant-based research methodologie

Course Structure:
Duration: 15 days
Participants: UG, PG and Research Scholars
Focus: Phytochemical analysis techniques

Training Areas:
Phytochemistry
Molecular biology Scholars
Microbiology

Phytochemistry

Hands-on Training Components

  1. Physico-chemical parameter analysis
  2. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
  3. Extraction methods (aqueous, alcoholic, etc.)
  4. Oil extraction methods

Course Fee :₹10,000 per student

Molecular Biology

Hands-on / Theory Components

  1. Isolation of genomic DNA from bacteria, fungi, and plants (Hands-on)
  2. Agarose gel electrophoresis (Hands-on)
  3. PCR techniques (Theory)
  4. DNA sequencing techniques (Theory)
  5. Preparation of gels and staining techniques
    1. Polyacrylamide gels
    2. Silver staining
    3. Drying and storage of gels (Hands-on)

Course Fee :₹5,000 per student

Microbiology

Hands-on Training Components

  1. Sterilization techniques and media preparation
  2. Streaking methods
    1. Streak plate
    2. Pour plate
    3. Spread plate
  3. Isolation of microorganisms
  4. Staining techniques
  5. Biochemical characterization
  6. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
    1. Disk diffusion method
    2. Broth dilution method
    3. Well diffusion method

Course Fee :₹5,000 per student

Project Work

A. Project Work – Phytochemistry

  1. Standardization and analysis of physico-chemical parameters of selected medicinal plants
  2. TLC profiling of herbal extracts for identification of phytoconstituents
  3. Comparative evaluation of different extraction methods
  4. Extraction and evaluation of essential oils from medicinal plants
  5. Documentation and interpretation of phytochemical results for quality assessment

B. Project Work – Molecular Biology

  1. Isolation and quality assessment of genomic DNA from bacterial, fungal, and plant samples
  2. DNA analysis using agarose gel electrophoresis
  3. Study of PCR principles and applications through theory-based project models
  4. Interpretation of DNA sequencing data for basic genetic analysis
  5. Preparation and documentation of polyacrylamide gels and staining techniques

C. Project Work – Microbiology

  1. Preparation and validation of culture media using sterilization techniques
  2. Isolation and identification of microorganisms from environmental or clinical samples
  3. Study of microbial morphology using staining techniques
  4. Biochemical characterization of isolated organisms
  5. Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns using standard methods
  6. Preparation of a complete microbiology project report with observations and results

*Course Fee: As per project requirements