1994-95 - Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany

BSIP
Objective To study morphology and taxonomy of diatom and
silicoflagellate taxa from Late Cenozoic surface and subsurface
sections (type locality/reference sections) of Andaman
Nicobar Islands
and correla­
To establish biozonation for age determination
tion with geologically synchronous beds
To interpret palaeoenvironment, palaeogeography and time
boundaries
To integrate the diatom biostratigraphy with the established
foraminiferal biozones and isotope study
Data on fossil diatoms and silicoflagellates from Anderson and Interview Islands
have been completed. Anderson assemblage is rich in diatoms, silicoflagellates, sponge
spicules and radiolarians. On the other hand, Interview assemblage is dominated by radiolarians.
Very few diatom taxa have been found in Interview sediments. SEM and EDAX
studies of some samples from both islands were carried out.
Anil Chandra
Programme 4.5
Palaeogene-Neogene phytoplankton biostratigraphy and
palaeoceanographic set-up of Kutch and Saurashtra basins,
India
Objective To study dinoflagellate cyst morphology and biostratigraphy
and to document phytoplankton rich levels
To integrate dinoflagellate cyst, calcareous nannoplankton
palaeontological data for stratigraphic precision
and
To document palaeoenvironmental
events
Literature on Tertiary geology of Kutch Basin was consulted and reference cards
were prepared.
K.K
Pandey
Preparation of lithologs of the studied sections and compilation of field data have
partly been carried out.
PROJECT 5
Rahul Garg, Khowaja-Ateequzzaman & KK Pandey
PALAEOFLORIsnc DIVERSIFICATION IN THE HIMALAYA
Programme 5.1
Objective
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Palaeozoic flora of Kashmir region: biozonation, affinities
and biogeography
To make -&tensive collections of plant fossils from the peri­
Gondwana stratigraphical sequences, their identification and