Bryoflora of Amarkantak and Achanakmar Sanctuary of Central India

The book is an important a n d e x c e l l e n t contribution to the Indian Bryofloristics. As such central India has been neglected by Indian Bryologists, hence the present contribution is a worthy addition to our existing knowledge. The book coveres the bryophytes of Amarkantak of Madhya Pradesh and Achanakmar sanctuary of Chhatisgarh. The book includes scientifically accurate taxonomic descriptions of 92 taxa belonging to 50 genera assigned to 30 families of Bryophytes, of which 69 species of mosses belonging to 35 genera of 18 families; 17 species of Hepaticae and 6 species of Anthocerotae are described. Advanced Technology like SEM studies are made on leaf like body surface of 20 species. Pohlia gedeana (Bosch. et al.) Gangulee forms new addition to India and around 32 form new additions to central India. The data on occurrence, habital relationship, biogeographic distribution pattern, morphotaxonomy and other related aspects are covered adequately. The book will be highly beneficial and helpful to the teachers, students, researchers, botanists, ecologists, foresters and bryologists.