Who is regarded as the “Father of Indian Phycology”

Options

(a) Prof.M.O.P.Iyengar
(b) Prof.J.N.Mishra
(c) Prof.R.R.Mishra
(d) Prof.R.N.Singh

Correct Answer:

Prof.M.O.P.Iyengar

Explanation:

M.O.P.Iyengar of Madras is regarded as the father of Indian Phycology. He discovered Fritschiella, a heterotrichous terrestrial alga.