African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Relationship between fungal community and physico-chemical characteristics in the Hokersar Wetland, Kashmir Himalayas

Dilafroza Jan
  • Dilafroza Jan
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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Tanveer A. Mir
  • Tanveer A. Mir
  • Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, India.
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Azra N. Kamilli
  • Azra N. Kamilli
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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Ashok K. Pandit
  • Ashok K. Pandit
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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Salim Aijaz
  • Salim Aijaz
  • Centre of Research for Development (CORD), University of Kashmir, India.
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  •  Received: 22 August 2012
  •  Accepted: 08 January 2013
  •  Published: 22 January 2014

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