Meliolales in Peppara and Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala State

Dr. V.B. Hosagoudar, a graduate from Karnataka University; M.Sc. in Mycology from Y.C. Institute of Science, Satara (Shivaji University); DBM from D.G. College of Commerce, Satara (Shivaji University); Ph. D. and D.Sc. from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Worked for fifteen years in Botanical Survey of India, Southern Circle, Coimbatore and now in Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Has more than three decades of research experience in foliicolous fungi, published three books on fungi including Meliolales of India, author of more than 300 research publications in national and international journals. Member and fellow of several scientific societies; recognized Ph.D. Guide in three Universities, advisor to Microbiology to STET, Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu.