Research Article | Published: 01 December 2007

Ecological studies on the family russulaceae of Kumaon Himalaya

Kanad Das, J. R. Sharma and R. P. Bhatt

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 543-549 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-I271M9 | Cite this article

Abstract

The systematic identification of seventy six taxa of Russulaceae occurring in Kumaon Himalaya is followed by establishment of their relation with habitat. Also analyzed are the threats in general and measures for their conservation.

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Das, K., Sharma, J.R. and Bhatt, R.P., 2007. Ecological studies on the family russulaceae of Kumaon Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(4), pp.543-549. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-I271M9

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