Perspectives in Indian Bryology: Proceeding National Conference on Bryology

The book presents a consolidated account of diverse research aspects of Indian Bryophytes presented during National Conference on Bryology held from 14-16 December, 1995 at National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow in the form of ‘Perspectives in Indian Bryology’ which includes invited lectures and contributory research papers. This proceeding consists of original as well as review articles dealing with diverse aspects like morphotaxonomy, cytology, morphogenesis, ecology, pollution studies and chemistry of Bryophytes. It will provide one hand information about the researches being carried out on Indian Bryophytes and their trend in the present context which will be useful to students, researchers, environmentalists, institutions and universities. The book mainly highlights the diversity of Bryophytes in India; floristic account of liverworts and mosses of Pachmarhi (M.P.), Mt. Abu (Rajasthan) and Andaman Islands; SEM studies on the spores of Indian liverworts and mosses; biomonitoring of heavy metals by Bryophytes; recent advances in the chemistry of Indian liverworts and their antimicrobial properties.