Phycological Society, India
The Society was formed with the object of promoting interest and studies in various branches of Phycology and to publish a journal. The journal was named Phykos and the fist volume came out in April 1962.
National Conference on "Recent Advances in Algal Biotechnology":
Phycological Society, India and Centre for advanced studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai jointly organize a National Conference on " Recent advances in Algal Biotechnology" during 16 and 17th February, 2012. Click here for more information
RULES OF THE PHYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INDIA
Name, purpose and activities
- The society shall be called Phycological Society, India
- The purpose of the society shall be to promote the cause of Phycology all its aspects in India.
- The Society shall attempt to achieve this purpose
- by publishing a journal and monographs. The journals will be named as `PHYKOS`
- by holding general and local meeting with a view to diffuse the phycological knowledge among the public and facilitate exchange of views between the members.
- by encouraging original investigations.
- by encouraging efforts to create facilities for phycological work in the country.
- Membership shall be open to all persons interested in Botany especially Phycology.
- Members will be admitted to the society on receipt of the admission fee and first annual subscription.
- Members who have joined prior to 1962 will be deemed as `foundation Members`
- Ordinary regular members may be come life members upon payment of Rs. 5000 in lump sum.