Abstract: A study on lichens of Mizoram enumerating 118 Species belonging to 37 genera and 17 families are provided. 10 (Ten) species viz. Bacidia connexula, Buellia curtisii, Caloplaca citrina, Herpothallon philippinum, Leptogium delavayi, Pertusaria pertusa, Pertusaria pseudococcodes, Pyrenula andina, Trichothelium epiphyllum and Usnea nipparensis are reported for the first time in Mizoram. Mizoram is poorly explored in study of lichens among different states of India. The region is experiencing a lot of anthropogenic problems like shifting cultivation, expansion of agriculture, introduction of plantation crops, destruction of natural forest, collection of wood, infrastructure development and road construction as a result the valuable resources lichens are lost. This study will lead to further research on Lichens and contribute to a better knowledge of their distribution in this ecologically biodiversity state of Mizoram.
Keywords: Distribution, Forests, Lichens, Mizoram, Northeast India.
Title: Diversity of Lichens; Its Threat Need Conservation in Mizoram
Author: P.C. Lalremruata, R.C. Laha, Lalhriatpuia, R. Vanlalpeka
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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