Contributions of Dr D D Awasthi to the world of Lichenology

  • Sanjeeva Nayaka Lichenology Laboratory, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow-226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Neha Pal Department of Botany, Kumaun University, Nainital-263139, Uttarakhand, India
DOI https://doi.org/10.21756/cba.v6i01.225

Abstract

Dr. Dharni Dhar Awasthi is popularly known as 'Father of Lichenology in India' for laying
a strong foundation for lichen research in India. Starting from the year 1948 to till 2010 he
produced over 90 important publications, including research articles, chapters, monographs
and books. Dr. Awasthi described a total of four new genera, 74 new species and proposed 68
new combinations. Various lichen researchers described two new genera and dedicated a total
21 species in the name of Dr. Awasthi. In this article, we discuss important contributions and
list the novel taxa described by Dr. Awasthi and taxa dedicated to him, together with a complete
list of his publication.

Keywords: Bibliography, Biography, Indian Lichenology, Monograph, Pioneer.

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Nayaka, S., & Pal, N. (2022). Contributions of Dr D D Awasthi to the world of Lichenology. Cryptogam Biodiversity and Assessment, 6(01), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.21756/cba.v6i01.225
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