Research Article | Published: 01 September 2008

Taxonomy of Rhodobryum from Kumaon and Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India

Dinesh K. Saxena, Shivom Singh and Kajal Srivastava

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 437-440 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-VYV64L | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study is focused on the distribution and taxonomy of beautiful rose moss Rhodobryum roseum (Hedw.) Limpr. and Rhodobryum giganteum (Schwaegr.) Par. from Kumaon and Garhwal hills respectively. These species of moss Rhodobryum grows in the form of green rosette patches on soil of usually reasonable nutrient rich status. The moss species remains green in summer but devoid of moisture. It is also observed that seasonal environmental factors do not much influence distribution of R. roseum however R. giganteum found sensitive as evident by change in colour and its restricted distribution.

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Saxena, D.K., Singh, S. and Srivastava, K., 2008. Taxonomy of Rhodobryum from Kumaon and Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(3), pp.437-440. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-VYV64L

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2008

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