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- Mycology and Mycotechnology on Postal Stamps
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1 Department of Nano Bioscience, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411 004, IN
2 Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076, IN
3 PCCF Office, HP Forest Department, Talland, Shimla 171 002, IN
4 Department of Geology and Petroleum Technology, Wadia College, Pune 411 001, IN
5 Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, IN
1 Department of Nano Bioscience, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 411 004, IN
2 Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076, IN
3 PCCF Office, HP Forest Department, Talland, Shimla 171 002, IN
4 Department of Geology and Petroleum Technology, Wadia College, Pune 411 001, IN
5 Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411 008, IN
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Current Science, Vol 120, No 4 (2021), Pagination: 628-636Abstract
Mycology, the study of fungal biology, and philately, the study of postage stamps, are rarely connected, as they are very different activities. However, philatelic mycology can raise awareness of the facets of fungi which contribute significantly to human welfare. Fungi are photogenic and exhibit physiological wonders such as luminescence. They are important in biotechnology for their secondary metabolites. So, stamps depicting fungi signal the recognition of problems and prospects of prosperity posed by fungi in nutrition and health, agriculture, engineering, industry and ecology. Many countries have issued thousands of stamps on fungi. India with a rich heritage of fungal diversity lags in this respect. This article hopes to inspire action by celebrating the beauty and significance of fungi in the art of philately.Keywords
Mycotechnology, Mycology, Mycophilately, Photogenic Appeal, Postal Stamps.Full Text
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- Parasitic Flowering Plants on Postal Stamps: Vehicles for Learning
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1 Plant Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, US
2 Maharashtra Vruksh Samvardhini, Pune 411 001, IN
1 Plant Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, US
2 Maharashtra Vruksh Samvardhini, Pune 411 001, IN
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Current Science, Vol 121, No 12 (2021), Pagination: 1538-1548Abstract
It is proposed that philately and the study of parasitic plants can be conflated for educational purposes. Of the 12 lineages of parasitic flowering plants, eight are currently represented on postal stamps. The most frequent genus seen on stamps is Rafflesia, closely followed by Viscum. These stamps convey messages about the history and importance of parasitic plants such as witchweed (Striga), sandalwood and mistletoes. Some of the parasitic plants are beautiful wildflowers such as Castilleja, Euphrasia and Pedicularis, whereas many mistletoes in Loranthaceae have flowers that rival orchids. Countries with rich parasite floras that currently do not have stamps featuring these plants should consider them as worthy subjects.Keywords
Botanical Diversity, Educational Purpose, Parasitic Angiosperm, Philately, Plant Blindness.Full Text
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