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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 SUMMER INTERNSHIP / TRAINING/WORKSHOP PROGRAM

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 AARI INTERNSHIP / TRAINING/WORKSHOP PROGRAM ABOUT ANNAKKILI AMMA RESEARCH INSTITUTE (AARI) Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) is the first algal biotechnology training and Research institute in Chennai. The prime focus of the institute is to develop an industrial-ready workforce as well as algal biotechnological entrepreneurs. Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) possesses a good number of Ph.D.'s and M.Sc. holders as scientific officers and trainers. The team is led by well-renowned scientist Prof. B.B. Chaugule.­   ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP/TRAINING/WORKSHOPS Every year Annakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI) organizes various Internship programs and Training/Workshops on various topics with the aim of providing hands-on training exposure on various techniques of Biology. The objective is to bring the students and young researchers into one platform to improve their practical skills. Streams Available to Choose 1.    ...

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