Pteridophytes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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The present work forms the first consolidated botanical account on pteridophytes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Pteridophytes have remained more or less neglected group of vascular plants. Only a fragmentary list has earlier been published; therefore, the present work has been undertaken in detail for the first time. The present treatment is based on collections made from islands since the inception of Botanical Survey of India, Andaman and Nicobar Circle in the year 1973 at Port Blair and the specialised collections have been made by the authors as well as specimens housed at herbarium CAL. The book provides detailed account of taxonomic treatment of 126 taxa (7 varieties) belonging to 60 genera and 37 families. Of which seven species are endemic to the islands. Among non endemic pteridophytes 44 species are not found in mainland but extend their distribution to South-East Asian countries. The present work provides key to the families, genera and species as well as current nomenclature, brief description, ecology, distribution and specimens examined etc.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.K. Sinha

Dr. B.K. Sinha obtained his Ph.D. on 'Flora of Banda district' in U.P. in the year 1987 from the University of Allahabad.  He has published about 50 research papers and three books on Taxonomy.  On his first assignment in B.S.I., he was posted at Andaman & Nicobar Circle, BSI, Port Blair.  He has extensively surveyed the Flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.  The present work is the outcome of part of his floristic studies in the Islands.  At present, Dr. Sinha is Scientist-SD in Central Circle, Botanical Survey of India, Allahabad.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR R.D. Dixit

Dr. R.D. Dixit obtained his Ph.D. on the taxonomic studies of Lycopodiaceae and Selaginellaceae of India in the year 1981 from Calcutta University under Prof. H.C. Gangulee.  He has published about 150 research papers and four books on pteridophytes only.  He has also undertaken extensive explorations in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and exclusively collected pteridophytes.  At present, Dr. Dixit is Additional Director incharge for the Central Circle, B.S.I., Allahabad.

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Title
Pteridophytes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8121102227
Length
xiv+155p., Tables; Figures; Maps; Bibliography; Index; 25cm.
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