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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...

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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 laboratory in the country.

MISSION

Our mission is to become a resource center for algal biotechnology training and education. We will be able to provide the graduates, post graduates and researchers hands on experience in various laboratory techniques and sophisticated analytical instruments as well as skills needed for the development of new biochemical technologies in algal biotechnology industries/institutes. AARI also provides quality biotechnological analytical services to the needy, when their presence.

Our Team                        

 Our  Research team has several  Research Scholars, Doctorates, College Professors as the consultant and trainees and the team is headed by Prof B.B. Chaugule (Retired Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University).

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