Diversity of Chlorophyceae of Leram lake of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, W.B., India

Abstract

There are many lakes in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG), Howrah and all the lakes are interconnected to each other. It was observed that the sewage is entering in Leram Lake from outside sources. The purpose of the study of the Leram Lake is to study the diversity of Chlorophyceae of the Lake. During study altogether 15 species of Chlorophyceae were identified. The genus Scenedesmus Meyen exhibits remarkable seasonal variation. This is the first study report of diversity of Chlorophyceae of Leram Lake of AJCBIBG, Howrah.