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Unveiling a Hidden Gem: The Discovery of a New Freshwater Red Algal Species (Sheathia meghalayensis Elaya Perumal & Palanisamy, 2026) in Meghalaya, India by Botanical Survey of India

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The Discovery of Sheathia meghalayensis   Elaya Perumal & Palanisamy, 2026 The world of phycology—the study of algae—just got a little more fascinating. While marine red algae dominate our coastal vocabulary, their freshwater counterparts, the Rhodophyta, represent an ancient and highly specialized evolutionary lineage. (Photo credit: Dr. U Elaya Perumal, Botanical Survey of India) In a paper published in Current Science , researchers U. Elaya Perumal and M. Palanisamy from the Botanical Survey of India announced a major taxonomic breakthrough: the discovery of a distinct, critically endangered freshwater red alga named Sheathia meghalayensis  Elaya Perumal & Palanisamy, 2026 . (Photo credit: Dr. U Elaya Perumal, Botanical Survey of India) The Background: Filling a Critical Gap in India’s Biodiversity Northeastern India is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot, yet its freshwater macroalgae have historically lagged behind marine species in documentation. Prior su...

AARI Quiz on Algae

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AARI Quiz on Algae Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI), organizes various quiz and webinar sessions to make the students and researchers engaged in informative and useful activities during this pandemic situation. AARI Quiz on Algae, concentrates on the names of common algae. By participating in this quiz, you can self evaluate yourself on the field of Algae... we hope this will help you to know about some algal names. all participants who secure more than a 50% score will receive the printable e-certificate. Your certificate will be shared via google drive after finishing the quiz kindly check your drive for the certificate, if you are not receiving your certificate within 20 mins in your drive kindly send us an email ( webinarquiz@gmail.com )... Good Luck https://aaribioscience.blogspot.com/p/aari-quiz-on-algae.html

Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI)

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ABOUT US Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) is the first algal biotechnology training and Research institute in Chennai. Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) is equipped with state-of-the-art bio-analytical lab spread over more than 2000 sq ft. The prime focus of the institute is to develop industrial ready workforce as well as algal biotechnological entrepreneurs. Moreover, Annakkili Amma Research Institute is bridging between academia and algal biotechnology industries like biodiesel bioethanol, food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, environmental and many other sectors. Our team members are being part of many industries as the consultants.Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) possess a good number of PhD's and M.Sc. holders as scientific officers and trainers. VISION We aim to stand first of central hub between Algal biotechnology academia and biotechnology industries by producing quality workforce and being the first in class Algal bio-analytical l...

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