Diversity of Epilithic Nostoc spp. from Western Ghats Regions of Kerala, India-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Diversity of Epilithic Nostoc spp. from Western Ghats Regions of Kerala, India

Published:2023 Issue:1 Volume:25 Page:43-70
ISSN:1521-9429
Container-title:International Journal on Algae
language:en
Short-container-title:Inter J Algae

Author:

Parambil Farhad Vayadi,Yusuf Akkara

Abstract

Western ghats (Biodiversity hotspot) of Kerala is abundant in cyanobacterial species diversity. The cyanobacterial genus Nostoc inhabits on natural rock surfaces, thus play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems by colonizing in new and unsettled ecological niches. The abiotic factors like temperature, pH, humidity, micro and macro nutrients contribute to the abundance of Nostoc spp. on the rock surface. Nostoc spp. act as a potential candidates for eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture. Even though, their substantial importance to the environment most of the Nostoc spp. are unexplored, especially from Western ghats region of Kerala. Hence, the present study investigated the diversity of epilithic Nostoc spp. from Western ghats regions of Kerala. A total of 25 epilithic Nostoc spp. were identified in this study. Among the 25 species, Nostoc tibeticum and N. indistinguindem are new records from India.

Publisher

Begell House

Subject

Plant Science,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Link

https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/download/article/0952868a5f647301/43-70.pdf

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