PhD Open defense of Ms. Divya K Venugopal, Research Scholar, Department of Botany, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, under the guidance of Dr. Vimala Jose, was held at the Menachery Hall on Tuesday, 11 June, 2024 at 11.00 AM. Dr Sujana K A, Scientist E, Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, Coimbatore was the Chairperson of the Board of Adjudicators. The thesis title was “DIVERSITY OF GAMOPETALAE IN IDUKKI DUSTRICT, KERALA” Congratulations to Dr DIVYA K VENUGOPAL and Dr. VIMALA JOSE