Research Article | Published: 01 December 2004

Diversity of Macrofungi of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kumaun, West Himalaya

Shreekar Pant and R. C. Gupta

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 27 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 350-354 | 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2004-6073PG | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper deals with the macrofungal diversity of the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS), encountered during a short trip in the month of July to September 1999. About 17 collections of macrofungi belonging to various Basidiomycetous families are described briefly. 

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Pant, S. and Gupta, R.C., 2004. Diversity of Macrofungi of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kumaun, West Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 27(4), pp.350-354. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2004-6073PG

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2004

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