DISTRIBUTION OF HETEROCYSTOUS CYANOBACTERIA IN RICE FIELDS OF CUDDALORE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU

Life Science-Botany

Authors

  • K. THAMIZH SELVI Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar- 608002, Tamilnadu, India
  • K. SIVAKUMAR Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar- 608002, Tamilnadu, India.

Keywords:

Heterocyst, Cyanobacteria, Rice fields

Abstract

Cyanobacteria forms a large group of structurally complex and ecologically significant gram negative
prokaryotes which flourish in rice fields and also known to sustain the fertility of this ecosystem. This study is
aimed to characterize the abundance of cyanobacteria in rice field areas in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu. A
total of 30 heterocystous forms from 7 genera comes under a single order with 3 families were recorded. The
present study concludes that the density of heterocystous forms which enhances soil fertility

Published

2012-12-31

How to Cite

K. THAMIZH SELVI, & K. SIVAKUMAR. (2012). DISTRIBUTION OF HETEROCYSTOUS CYANOBACTERIA IN RICE FIELDS OF CUDDALORE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU: Life Science-Botany. International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research, 2(4), L30-L39. Retrieved from https://www.ijlpr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/264

Issue

Volume 2 Issue 4, October - December 2012

Section

Research Articles

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