International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Qualitative study of epilithic algal diversity spectrum in Lidder stream of Lidder Valley (Kashmir Himalayas)

Sumira Rasool*
  • Sumira Rasool*
  • Department of Environmental Science and Limnology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
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Ashwani Wanganeo
  • Ashwani Wanganeo
  • Department of Environmental Science and Limnology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
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Najeeb Ahmad Bhat
  • Najeeb Ahmad Bhat
  • Department of Environmental Science and Limnology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
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Ashok K. Pandit
  • Ashok K. Pandit
  • Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (J&K), India.
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  •  Received: 04 June 2014
  •  Accepted: 21 August 2014
  •  Published: 04 October 2014

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