Research Article | Published: 01 September 2013

A contribution to the lichen flora of Assam, India

Gopal P. Sinha, Pooja Gupta, T.A.M. Jagadeesh Ram and C. M. Solanki

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 393-400 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-18746D | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper presents an updated list of 250 species of lichens known so far from the state of Assam. 31 species marked by an asterisk (*) are new records for the state.

Keywords

Ramalinaceas, Identification, Genera, Augment, Hill district

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Sinha, G.P., Gupta, P., Ram, T.J. and Solanki, C.M., 2013. A contribution to the lichen flora of Assam, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(3), pp.393-400. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-18746D

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