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  • Addition to the marine algal flora of Goa 
    Kerkar, V. (Seaweed Research and Utilization. 26(1and2); 2004; 19-21.)
    Seven species of marine algae (2 Chlorophyta, 2 Phaeophyta and 3 Rhodophyta) are recorded from various localities of Goa for the first time. In the present paper a detailed account of habitat, distribution, morphological ...
  • Alga flora of rice fields from Tiswadi taluka, Goa 
    Shetiya, C.; Kerkar, V. (Indian Hydrobiology. 7(1and2); 2004; 73-76.)
    The present communication deals with algal flora of paddy fields from Merces (Tiswadi), North Goa. Frequent collections were made every fortnight from 5 paddy fields of Merces. Algal colonies were picked up by hand picking ...
  • Deep water calcareous algae from submerged banks of India 
    Kerkar, V. (Seaweed Research and Utilization. 25(1-2); 2003; 21-25.)
    Altogether 8 genera with 15 species of calcareous algae were collected by dredging at four submerged banks located in the Arabian sea (off Central west coast of India). Plants were found luxuriently at the depth range of ...
  • Desmid diversity for Northern Goa, India 
    Kerkar, V.; Lobo, A. (Algal Biomass and Utilization, Ed. By: V. Krishnamurthy. Krishnamurthy Institute of Algalogy, Chennai. 2010; 132-141.)
    The present paper deals with the diversity of desmids from freshwater habitats of Goa. Desmids (Chlorophyta - Zygnematales) are the unicellular organisms which form important floristic component in the assessment of water ...
  • Distribution and Ecology of the Harmful Algal Flora in the Mandovi and Zuari estuarine complex: Goa 
    Pednekar, Suraksha M.
  • Diversity and distribution of phytoplankton at Verem (Mandovi estuary) Goa 
    Pednekar, Suraksha M.; Kerkar, V.; Matondkar, S.G.P. (Advances in Plant Sciences and Biotechnology, Ed by: S. Krishnan and B.F. Rodrigues. Goa University. 2015; 28-39.)
    To understand diversity, distribution and the effect of environmental factors on phytoplankton, samples were collected fortnightly at Verem station in the Mandovi estuary during monsoon and non-monsoon period from June ...
  • Diversity and distribution of Pteridales (Pteridophyta) from Goa 
    Kerkar, V.; Shetkar, P. (Plant and Fungal Biodiversity and Bioprospecting, Ed. By: S. Krishnan and D.J. Bhat. Broadway Book Centre, Panaji, Goa. 2009; 82-86.)
    Members of Pteridales (Pteridophyta) are important sources of food, medicine and also possesses great ornamental value. Survey undertaken along 24 localities of Goa has resulted into the discovery of 16 species of 6 genera ...
  • Environmental factors affecting the distribution of Pseudo-nitzschia in two monsoonal estuaries of western India and effects of salinity on growth and domoic acid production by P. pungens 
    Pednekar, Suraksha M.; Bates, S.S.; Kerkar, V.; Matondkar, S.G.P. (Estuaries and Coasts. 41(5); 2018; 1448-1462.)
    Species of the diatom genus Pseudo-nitzschia, some of which produce the neurotoxin domoic acid (DA), were studied to see how environmental factors affect their distribution in two tropical monsoonal estuaries and how ...
  • Fine-scale responses of phytoplankton to freshwater influx in a tropical monsoonal estuary following the onset of southwest monsoon 
    Pednekar, Suraksha M.; Matondkar, S.G.P.; Gomes, H.R.; Goes, J.I.; Parab, S.; Kerkar, V. (Journal of Earth System Science. 120(3); 2011; 545-556.)
    In May of 2007, a study was initiated by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, India, to investigate the influence of monsoonal rainfall on hydrographic conditions in the Mandovi River of India. The study was ...
  • Fresh water blue green algae from Goa 
    Kerkar, V.; Madkaikar, S. (Indian Hydrobiology. 6(1and2); 2003; 45-48.)
    The present survey was undertaken along various places of Goa. Blue green algae were collected from various habitats such as astatic ponds, lakes, pools and ditches. The present random survey has resulted in the discovery ...
  • Freshwater green algal flora from Parsem (Pernem) Goa. India 
    Kanolkar, G.; Kerkar, V. (Indian Hydrobiology. 12; 2009; 114-119.)
    96 species of 42 genera representating 18 families of 10 orders of Chlorophyta were collected from Parsem, Pernem taluka of Goa Collections were made from habitats like paddy fields, temple pond, temporarily formed puddles ...
  • Mineralogical studies on calcareous algae 
    Kerkar, V. (Current Science. 66(5); 1994; 381-382.)
    Calcium carbonate deposition in 17 algal species was studied using X-ray diffraction technique. Argonite was the predominant mineral deposit in chlorophytic genera: Halimeda, Udotea, Acetabularia, Phaeophytic genus: Padina ...
  • Preliminary survey on diversity of green algae from the various habitats of Goa 
    Kerkar, V. (Biology and biodiversitry of microalgae, Ed. By: Anand N. Aksharamudhraalayam, Univ. Madras, Chennai. 2009; 190-195.)
    A preliminary survey of green algal flora from variety of habitats of Goa such as ponds, puddles, temple tanks, paddy fields has resulted into the discovery of 44 species of 26 genera belonging to 7 orders and 14 families. ...
  • Spatiotemporal distribution in phytoplankton community with distinct salinity regimes along the Mandovi estuary, Goa, India 
    Pednekar, Suraksha M.; Kerkar, V.; Matondkar, S.G.P. (Turkish Journal of Botany. 38(4); 2014; 800-818.)
    Seasonal variations in the composition and abundance of phytoplankton were investigated fortnightly at 3 different regions along the Mandovi estuary from June 2007 to May 2008 in relation to salinity and nutrients. A total ...
  • Spatiotemporal distribution of harmful algal flora in the tropical estuarine complex of Goa, India 
    Pednekar, Suraksha M.; Matondkar, S.G.P.; Kerkar, V. (The Scientific World Journal. 2012; 2012; ID 596276-.)
    Mandovi and Zuari estuarine complex is monsoon-influenced estuaries located along the central west coast of India. During the past few years, there has been an increase in nutrient loading specially during monsoonal runoff ...
  • Studies on algal diversity in temple ponds from North Goa 
    Gaunker, T.; Kerkar, V. (Indian Hydrobiology. 7(1and2); 2004; 67-71.)
    Many of the Goa temples are associated with ponds. In the present communication an attempt is made to study the algal flora of two temple ponds from Ponda taluqua of North Goa. Periodic collections were made at an interval ...
  • Studies on structure and organization of calcium carbonate deposits in algae 
    Kerkar, V.; Untawale, A.G. (Current Science. 68(8); 1995; 843-845.)
    The structure and organization of calcium carbonate deposits is studied in species of Halimeda, Udotea, Neomeris (Chlorophyta) and Padina (Phaeophyta). It was found that in Halimeda aragonite deposition takes place outside ...
  • Surface morphology of some articulated corallines from India 
    Kerkar, V.; Iyer, S.D. (Current Science. 66(11); 1994; 868-870.)
    Surface structures of seven species belonging to four genera of subfamily Corallinoidae (Fly: Corallinaceae) were microscopically investigated. Two distinct surface morphologies were revealed namely a 'Corallina type' ...

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