2017•Himalayan Journal of Science and TechnologyOpen access

Some New and Interesting Cyanobacteria from Baghjhoda Pond, Eastern Nepal

Ritu Rajopadhyaya, Sangita Joshi, Sabitri Shrestha, Shiva Kumar Raj

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Cyanobacteria of BaghJhoda pond in three different seasons hav been studied. A total of 8 cyanophycean algae under 6 genera viz., Anabaena, Aphanocapsa, Chroococcus, Oscillatoria, Phormidium and Spirulina were recorded. Anabaena, Oscillatoria and Phormidium were dominant genera and occurred in all three seasons. All the 8 taxa were new for the study area and Anabaena affinis and Anabaena subcylindrical were new records for Nepal.

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Key concepts: Oscillatoria, Anabaena, Cyanobacteria, Algae, Spirulina (dietary supplement), Lyngbya, Biology, Botany