Algal Flora of Ladakh

Book Details

• Author: S. Kant

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 1998

• ISBN: 9788172331657

• Pages: 341

• Weight: 782 grams

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book
This book offers an extensive overview of algal taxonomy, with a focus on freshwater algae and phytoplankton, an area that has seen significant advancements in the last 4 to 5 decades. The book covers the discovery of numerous new genera and species and addresses key developments in the taxonomy of algae.

Key Features:

• Historical and Modern Perspectives: The book examines the progress in algology (the study of algae) over the past century, detailing advances in the understanding of freshwater algae and the taxonomy of algae, which continues to evolve.

• Economic and Ecological Importance: The economic relevance of algae is emphasized, focusing on their role as food, their use in commercial products, water purification, sewage oxidation, fisheries, and their importance in the study of fundamental scientific concepts.

• Taxonomy and Classification: The book presents the most modern system of classification for algae, offering a taxonomic key for identifying different algal species. It includes general characteristics and a hierarchical classification system that is extremely useful for researchers and students.

• Exclusive Coverage: The book is the first-ever record of the algal flora of Ladakh, a region known as the "Cold Desert," which had previously been unexplored in terms of its algal species.

• Visual Documentation: It includes Camera Lucida diagrams and microphotographs of the actual field specimens, enhancing the practical value of the book for identification and classification.

This book will be invaluable for researchers, algologists, botanists, fisheries scientists, planners, and anyone interested in understanding water quality issues, conservation, and the economic potential of algae. The inclusion of a taxonomic key makes it especially useful for those looking to identify algal species in diverse environments.