TNPSC Thervupettagam

New algal species

June 3 , 2024 27 days 146 0
  • Oedocladium sahyadricum has been discovered in the natural forests of the Kumbhavurutty region in Kollam, Kerala.
  • This is the first time a species in the Oedocladium category has been recorded in Kerala.
  • The name ‘sahyadricum’ refers to the Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri.
  • Species of Oedocladium have more potential practical applications in medicine, agriculture, and in the production of a natural pigment, astaxanthin.

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