Vittarioid ferns are represented by nine to ten genera throughout the world. But in India, only two genera of this group namely, Antrophyum and Vittan'a are found. Altogether 24 species of vittarioid ferns are found in India. The book Vittarioid Ferns of India encompasses the morpho-anatomical and palynological details of Indian species of the genera Antrophyum and Vitfaria. Detailed descriptions of each species are provided with beautiful line drawings and scanning electron photographs of the spores. Each species is provided with current nomenclature, synonyms, ecological notes, distribution in India along with medicinal uses if any. Earlier works have been critically reviewed. Taxonomical tangles associated with this group and the phylogenetic interrelationships with other groups of pteridophytes have been reviewed. Keys for genera and species have been provided for easy identification of the species. This book will be very useful to the researchers and faculty members who are undertaking Pteridology as a subject of their study.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jnan Bikash Bhandari
Jnan Bikash Bhandari was born in 1966. He did his graduation with Botany (Hons.0 from Bankura Christian College in 1989. He did his Post-graduation from the University of Burdwan in 1991 with specialization in Pteridology and was placed in class. I. subsequently, he did his Ph.D. degree from the University of Burdwan in the year 1999 as a UGC Research Fellow on the topic “Studies in the morpho-taxonomy of some Indian Vittariod ferns” under the supervision of Prof. R. Mukhopadhyay. Dr. Bhandari has published 18 research papers in journals of International repute. He has received ‘Certificate of proficiency’ from the Indian Fern Society in consideration of his contribution in Pteridology. Presently, Dr. Bhandari is serving the Siliguri College. Darjeeling as a Lecturer in Botany.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Radhanath Mukhopadhyay
Redhanath Mukhopadhyay born in 1951, did his graduation with Botany (Hons.) from Burdwan Raj College, Burdwan in 1970 and scored the highest marks in Botany with class I marks. Similarly, he stood first class first in M.Sc. (Botany) and won the University Gold Medal in 1972. He did his Ph.D. from the University of Kalyani in 1984 under the renowned Pteridologist Prof. U. Sen on the topic ‘Studies in the morphology, anatomy, palynology and taxonomy of the Indian Selaginellaceae’. Dr. Mukhopadhyay, after serving Kalimpong (Govt. sponsored) College for about 15 years, joined the University of Burdwan as Lecturer in Botany in 1981. He became Professor in Botany in July, 1988. He acted as Head of the Dept. of Botany, University of Burdwan twice. Prof. Mukhopadyay has published about 55 research papers in journals of International standard. Presently, he is working as a Prog. Coordinator, Center for Advanced Study in Botany, Burdwan University.
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