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M/s Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Lichens on Indian Monuments Biodeterioration and Biomonitoring by Bajpai Rajesh & Dalip K Upreti
The biodeterioration of monuments by lichen is a much less discussed subject of the present day in India in the field of Lichenology. Lichens not only play a role as agents of biodeterioration but also a valid indicator of environmental quality. Floristic and vegetational studies that have to be made on stone materials also allow us to ascertain whether the pollution tolerant species are more frequent than the poleophobic ones. The book would serve as efficient information flow in support of lichen biodeterioration and biomonitoring studies with various methods discussed. The present book is the out come of the extensive collection as well as investigation of more than 1,000 specimens of lichens found growing on various Indian monuments and buildings. The book included systematic account of 112 species growing over some Indian monuments, along with their colour photograph and important characters. The techniques to measure the deterioration of monuments, factors affecting the deterioration and remedies for biodeterioration also included. Under biomonitoring the modern methods of active as well as passive monitoring are included. A list of important lichen species which are most frequently used in passive and active monitoring are also listed. The present book “Lichens on Indian monuments: Biodeterioration and Biomonitoring” will serve as a milestone in mankind’s future progress in identifying ways of maintaining the historical monuments and building as well as improving our knowledge about the present status of environment.