FIGURE 2: Distribution map of Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Distributi... more FIGURE 2: Distribution map of Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Distribution of E. goaense shown in map of India. B. Map showing locations of E. goaense; 1. Succoro Plateau; 2. Goa University Campus (Type Locality); 3. Farmagudi, IIT Campus; 4. Loliem Plateau. (Green colour shows range of the Western Ghats).
FIGURE 1: Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Habitat; B. Habit; C. Head (to... more FIGURE 1: Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Habitat; B. Habit; C. Head (top view); D. Head (side view); E. Involucral bract; F. Floral bract (dorsal view); G. Floral bract (ventral view); H. Seeds; I. Male flower; J. Female flower; K. Sepal of female flower (ventral view); L. Sepal of female flower (dorsal view) (Scale B. 5 cm; C & D. 1 cm; E – L: 1 mm).
<i>Eriocaulon goaense</i> Kolte, I.Yadav &amp; Janarth., <i>sp. nov</i&g... more <i>Eriocaulon goaense</i> Kolte, I.Yadav &amp; Janarth., <i>sp. nov</i>. (Fig 1 &amp; 2) Allied to <i>Eriocaulon cuspidatum</i> Dalzell, but differs in its broadly cuneate floral bracts that are densely hoary dorsally towards apex (vs. oblanceolate, sparsely hoary dorsally towards apex), narrowly keeled sepals of male flowers (vs. not keeled), obovate, conduplicate, broadly keeled sepals of female flowers that are smooth along margin, densely hairy along keel and on dorsal side (vs. oblanceolate, conduplicate, acuminate, keeled, scarious, glabrous), and unequal, linear to lanceolate petals of female flowers that are hoary at apex in odd petal (vs. subequal, spathulate, sparsely hoary at apex in all the petals). <b>Type</b>:— INDIA. <b>Goa</b>: North Goa, Goa University Campus, 15027 '43.09" N 73049 ' 59.77" E, 53m, 14 September 2019, <i>R. R. Kolte RRK 1890</i> (holo BSI!; iso SUK!). Acaulescent herb. Rootstock absent. Leaves 6–10 × 0.7–1 cm, rosulate, glabrous, entire along margin, cuspidate at apex. Sheaths up to 10 cm long, glabrous; limb ovate, acute, entire. Peduncles many, up to 35 cm high, 9–11 ridged. Heads ca. 7 mm across, hemispherical, straw coloured. Receptacles convex, glabrous. Involucral bracts 1.6–1.8 × 1.4–1.5 mm, chartaceous, oblong, spreading, obtuse, straw coloured. Floral bracts 1.4–1.5 × 1.1–1.2 mm, hyaline, broadly cuneate, obtuse, densely hoary dorsally towards apex. Male flowers: Sessile, sepals 2, ca. 2 mm long, hyaline, free, spathulate, narrowly keeled, densely hairy along keel and on dorsal side. Stipe of corolla 1.2–1.5 mm long. Petals 3, subequal, pubescent, dotted with black glands; odd one ca. 1 mm long, remaining 2 of same size, smaller than odd petal; anthers black. Female flowers: Shortly pedicelled. Sepals 2, free, similar, 1.4–1.5 × ca. 1 mm, obovate, conduplicate, broadly keeled, smooth along margin, hoary outside towards apex. Petals 3, unequal; odd one ca. 2 × 0.4 mm, lanceolate, hoary towards apex, black gland dotted; 2 petals similar, ca. 1.5 mm long, linear to narrow la [...]
Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described species from Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra and also... more Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described species from Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra and also recorded from Belagavi District of Karnataka is now reported from the state of Goa for the first time. This species is highly variable in habitat preference, leaf morphology and embryo appendages.
Morris et al, 2008 while stressing the importance of biometeorology as an upcoming field of resea... more Morris et al, 2008 while stressing the importance of biometeorology as an upcoming field of research highlighted the need of understanding microbiological dimensions of atmospheric processes. Research in USA (Mohler et al., 2007) and France (Brent, 2012), Canada, Germany, Austria (Deguillaume et al, 2008) has implicated or produced evidence of microbial life in stratosphere, storms and rain clouds. South west tropical monsoon is an important event for ecology and economy in India and other recipient monsoon countries. However scant attention has been paid to the microbiological aspects of tropical stratosphere and the possible role of bioaerosols or stratospheric life forms in this mega tropical disturbance. A humble attempt was made to test the hypothesis regarding detection and visualization of life forms in local samples of rainwater collected directly under standard aseptic conditions at the open, secure Goa University campus on basis of positive indications from a previous time series study which led to refinement of sampling technique. The results of physicochemical and microbiological analysis are presented and discussed with some speculations on possible origin of Inorganic, Organic components and the detected morphological diversity of interesting life forms revealed by bright field and phase contrast microscopy. The ecological, biological, microbiological, pathological and public health / epidemiological implications of the findings are presented and the importance of tropical SW monsoon related basic and advanced biometeorological studies is highlighted to solve the riddle of microbial life forms getting a piggy back ride inside the monsoon clouds.
Goa harbours 1373 species of angiosperms (Anonymous, 2000). Several works documenting additions t... more Goa harbours 1373 species of angiosperms (Anonymous, 2000). Several works documenting additions to the flora of Goa have been continuously appearing. Works such as Janarthanam (1994), Kulkarni & Janarthanam (1995), Joshi et al. (1997), Naithani et al. (1997), Patil & Yadav, (1998), Rajkumar et al. (1998), Rajkumar et al. (1999), Janarthanam et al. (2000), Joshi et al. (2001), Fonseca & Janarthanam (2003), Datar et al. (2005), Prabhugaonkar et al. (2007, 2009 & 2014), Gad & Janarthanam (2007a & 2007b), Datar & Lakshminarasimhan (2009, 2013), Kambale et al. (2015), Jalal et al. (2015) have particularly contributed. Regular field surveys to document flowering plants of Goa were conducted Ceriscoides turgida; a. Habit, b. Flower, c. Vertical section of flower, d. Transverse section of ovary a b
A new species, Canscora shrirangiana Kambale, Kolte & A. Deshp. is described and illustrated here... more A new species, Canscora shrirangiana Kambale, Kolte & A. Deshp. is described and illustrated here. The new species is morphologically similar to C. pauciflora.
Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described endemic species from coastal plains of Konkan region of... more Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described endemic species from coastal plains of Konkan region of Maharashtra is recorded from the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Notes on its habitat and variations are provided.
Lepidagathis clavata (Acanthaceae) is rediscovered after a lapse of 166 years from Chorla Ghat (t... more Lepidagathis clavata (Acanthaceae) is rediscovered after a lapse of 166 years from Chorla Ghat (type locality) in Karnataka and Chaukul plateau in Maharashtra from the northern Western Ghats, India. Besides, this name is lectotypified here, and the revised description and colour photographs are provided for an accurate and easy identification of this steno-endemic species.
FIGURE 2: Distribution map of Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Distributi... more FIGURE 2: Distribution map of Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Distribution of E. goaense shown in map of India. B. Map showing locations of E. goaense; 1. Succoro Plateau; 2. Goa University Campus (Type Locality); 3. Farmagudi, IIT Campus; 4. Loliem Plateau. (Green colour shows range of the Western Ghats).
FIGURE 1: Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Habitat; B. Habit; C. Head (to... more FIGURE 1: Eriocaulon goaense Kolte, I.Yadav & Janarth. sp. nov. A. Habitat; B. Habit; C. Head (top view); D. Head (side view); E. Involucral bract; F. Floral bract (dorsal view); G. Floral bract (ventral view); H. Seeds; I. Male flower; J. Female flower; K. Sepal of female flower (ventral view); L. Sepal of female flower (dorsal view) (Scale B. 5 cm; C & D. 1 cm; E – L: 1 mm).
<i>Eriocaulon goaense</i> Kolte, I.Yadav &amp; Janarth., <i>sp. nov</i&g... more <i>Eriocaulon goaense</i> Kolte, I.Yadav &amp; Janarth., <i>sp. nov</i>. (Fig 1 &amp; 2) Allied to <i>Eriocaulon cuspidatum</i> Dalzell, but differs in its broadly cuneate floral bracts that are densely hoary dorsally towards apex (vs. oblanceolate, sparsely hoary dorsally towards apex), narrowly keeled sepals of male flowers (vs. not keeled), obovate, conduplicate, broadly keeled sepals of female flowers that are smooth along margin, densely hairy along keel and on dorsal side (vs. oblanceolate, conduplicate, acuminate, keeled, scarious, glabrous), and unequal, linear to lanceolate petals of female flowers that are hoary at apex in odd petal (vs. subequal, spathulate, sparsely hoary at apex in all the petals). <b>Type</b>:— INDIA. <b>Goa</b>: North Goa, Goa University Campus, 15027 '43.09" N 73049 ' 59.77" E, 53m, 14 September 2019, <i>R. R. Kolte RRK 1890</i> (holo BSI!; iso SUK!). Acaulescent herb. Rootstock absent. Leaves 6–10 × 0.7–1 cm, rosulate, glabrous, entire along margin, cuspidate at apex. Sheaths up to 10 cm long, glabrous; limb ovate, acute, entire. Peduncles many, up to 35 cm high, 9–11 ridged. Heads ca. 7 mm across, hemispherical, straw coloured. Receptacles convex, glabrous. Involucral bracts 1.6–1.8 × 1.4–1.5 mm, chartaceous, oblong, spreading, obtuse, straw coloured. Floral bracts 1.4–1.5 × 1.1–1.2 mm, hyaline, broadly cuneate, obtuse, densely hoary dorsally towards apex. Male flowers: Sessile, sepals 2, ca. 2 mm long, hyaline, free, spathulate, narrowly keeled, densely hairy along keel and on dorsal side. Stipe of corolla 1.2–1.5 mm long. Petals 3, subequal, pubescent, dotted with black glands; odd one ca. 1 mm long, remaining 2 of same size, smaller than odd petal; anthers black. Female flowers: Shortly pedicelled. Sepals 2, free, similar, 1.4–1.5 × ca. 1 mm, obovate, conduplicate, broadly keeled, smooth along margin, hoary outside towards apex. Petals 3, unequal; odd one ca. 2 × 0.4 mm, lanceolate, hoary towards apex, black gland dotted; 2 petals similar, ca. 1.5 mm long, linear to narrow la [...]
Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described species from Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra and also... more Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described species from Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra and also recorded from Belagavi District of Karnataka is now reported from the state of Goa for the first time. This species is highly variable in habitat preference, leaf morphology and embryo appendages.
Morris et al, 2008 while stressing the importance of biometeorology as an upcoming field of resea... more Morris et al, 2008 while stressing the importance of biometeorology as an upcoming field of research highlighted the need of understanding microbiological dimensions of atmospheric processes. Research in USA (Mohler et al., 2007) and France (Brent, 2012), Canada, Germany, Austria (Deguillaume et al, 2008) has implicated or produced evidence of microbial life in stratosphere, storms and rain clouds. South west tropical monsoon is an important event for ecology and economy in India and other recipient monsoon countries. However scant attention has been paid to the microbiological aspects of tropical stratosphere and the possible role of bioaerosols or stratospheric life forms in this mega tropical disturbance. A humble attempt was made to test the hypothesis regarding detection and visualization of life forms in local samples of rainwater collected directly under standard aseptic conditions at the open, secure Goa University campus on basis of positive indications from a previous time series study which led to refinement of sampling technique. The results of physicochemical and microbiological analysis are presented and discussed with some speculations on possible origin of Inorganic, Organic components and the detected morphological diversity of interesting life forms revealed by bright field and phase contrast microscopy. The ecological, biological, microbiological, pathological and public health / epidemiological implications of the findings are presented and the importance of tropical SW monsoon related basic and advanced biometeorological studies is highlighted to solve the riddle of microbial life forms getting a piggy back ride inside the monsoon clouds.
Goa harbours 1373 species of angiosperms (Anonymous, 2000). Several works documenting additions t... more Goa harbours 1373 species of angiosperms (Anonymous, 2000). Several works documenting additions to the flora of Goa have been continuously appearing. Works such as Janarthanam (1994), Kulkarni & Janarthanam (1995), Joshi et al. (1997), Naithani et al. (1997), Patil & Yadav, (1998), Rajkumar et al. (1998), Rajkumar et al. (1999), Janarthanam et al. (2000), Joshi et al. (2001), Fonseca & Janarthanam (2003), Datar et al. (2005), Prabhugaonkar et al. (2007, 2009 & 2014), Gad & Janarthanam (2007a & 2007b), Datar & Lakshminarasimhan (2009, 2013), Kambale et al. (2015), Jalal et al. (2015) have particularly contributed. Regular field surveys to document flowering plants of Goa were conducted Ceriscoides turgida; a. Habit, b. Flower, c. Vertical section of flower, d. Transverse section of ovary a b
A new species, Canscora shrirangiana Kambale, Kolte & A. Deshp. is described and illustrated here... more A new species, Canscora shrirangiana Kambale, Kolte & A. Deshp. is described and illustrated here. The new species is morphologically similar to C. pauciflora.
Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described endemic species from coastal plains of Konkan region of... more Aponogeton nateshii, a recently described endemic species from coastal plains of Konkan region of Maharashtra is recorded from the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Notes on its habitat and variations are provided.
Lepidagathis clavata (Acanthaceae) is rediscovered after a lapse of 166 years from Chorla Ghat (t... more Lepidagathis clavata (Acanthaceae) is rediscovered after a lapse of 166 years from Chorla Ghat (type locality) in Karnataka and Chaukul plateau in Maharashtra from the northern Western Ghats, India. Besides, this name is lectotypified here, and the revised description and colour photographs are provided for an accurate and easy identification of this steno-endemic species.
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