The Journal of Indian Botanical Society
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 90
  • Issue: 1and2

Studies on Mycoflora Associated with Herbarium Sheets

  • Author:
  • Praveen Gehlot, Kamna Sharma, S. Kaur
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 197 to 199

Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, JNV University, Jodhpur-342001, India

*e-mail: drpg73@rediffmail.com

Online published on 25 April, 2016.

Abstract

In the present investigation an attempt was made towards association of fungal colonies with herbarium sheets. Deterioration of herbarium sheets by fungal colonies was noticed. Twenty six fungal species were isolated from the herbarium sheets and identified. Genus Aspergillus was reported as adominated fungus.

Keywords

Deterioration, Herbarium sheet, Myco flora