Diatoms of India

Diatoms Diversity and Distribution in India.
Taxonomy and systematics of freshwater diatom flora in India.
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[Research Matters @SciResMatters]

From barren to blooming: The transformation of Tsoltak Lake

A remote glacial lake in Ladakh was found to contain biologically active growth. A group of researchers from @BSIP_official, @ari_pune, @AcSIR_India analysed the Tsoltak Glacial Lake. Once lifeless is now booming with diatoms and other microorganisms, indicating the changing climate and the region's accessibility. The increased temperature during summer is causing a surge in microscopic life, says the new study.

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#globalwarming #Ladakh #climatechange #microorganisms #scicomm #science #sciencecommunication #IndianScience #ScienceinIndia

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Happy to share our new paper in @Phytotaxa work led by @pratyashanayak

We documented 170 diatom species from the Mula–Mutha River #Pune across seasons. This creates a visual reference to track river health. A few species may be new to science.

#Diatoms #RiverHealth #Pune

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

A truly satisfying moment 😊
Our research on #diatoms from the Keladi excavations is now showcased at the Keladi Museum. Great to see science reaching common people and connecting the lab with society 🔬🏛️

[Agharkar Research Institute @ari_pune]

Dr. Mital Thacker @thacker_mital has been awarded the D.B. Chougule (Burlikar) Gold Medal by @PuneUniv for the best PhD thesis in Botany. Her work focused on the present and past diatoms of the unique Myristica swamp ecosystems of the Western Ghats with @karthickbala at @ari_pune. This continues ARI’s efforts in documenting and conserving the unique ecosystems of the Western Ghats.

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Exciting news from our lab! 🌊🔬
We’ve described 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 sp. nov., a new marine #diatom from the west coast of India. This marks our first marine diatom species discovery jointly with Radhakrishnan @GokulValsan Anish

[Research Matters @SciResMatters]

Scientists have discovered 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔, a new #diatom species, off #India's southwestern #coast. This microscopic marvel boasts a unique, asymmetrical shape, adding to our understanding of #marine #biodiversity.
Read: https://t.co/jlDYCdMAzf to dive deeper into the scoop!
@karthickbala @ari_pune @MAHE_Manipal @CUBoulder @CUSystem #marinediatoms #Udupi #Karnataka

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Glad to share that @pratyashanayak led the contribution of Indian strains to the global diatom database, strengthening open biodiversity resources. Access: https://t.co/z47VyDZENK #Diatoms #Biodiversity #OpenScience #India

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

From our lab, we presented four posters at the diatom conference, and @pratyashanayak won the Best Poster Award! 🎉👏 Proud moment for the team! #Diatoms

[Research Matters @SciResMatters]

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[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Proud moment! @YogieGompho and @pratyashanayak delivered a lecture at the 27th International Diatom Symposium, South Africa.

Great to see young voices from India representing diatom research on the global stage! Thanks to @ANRFIndia for funding our work and the participation.

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Presented a poster at IDS 2025 on using diatoms in archaeological research, featuring the Keeladi dataset. A collaborative effort with the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department to uncover invisible clues from the past! #IDS2025 #Diatoms #Archaeology #Keeladi #TamilNadu

[Yogie @YogieGompho]

Honoured to present my research on diatom evolutionary history and biogeography at 27th #IDS2025, Kruger National Park, South Africa 🇿🇦
Incredible opportunity to share my work and connect with the global diatom community.
#Diatoms #ANRF

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Delivered the plenary lecture at the 27th International Diatom Symposium at Kruger National Park, South Africa 🇿🇦.
Honoured to share the stage with the global diatom community in such an inspiring setting. #Diatoms #IDS2025 #ScienceInAfrica #KrugerNationalPark @ari_pune

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Check out my article on #Lonar Crater Lake in today’s Daily Thanthi! @dinathanthi #scicomm

[DSTIndia @IndiaDST]

Celebrating #VanMahotsav2025
Diatoms—nature’s tiny glassmakers, crafting exquisite silica shells. They are the unseen jewels of water, vital to ecosystems & silent indicators of aquatic health.

@DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @ari_pune @moefcc

[David Williams @DavidMyWilliams]

Coming soon: The New Taxonomy: A Science Reimagined Edited By David M. Williams, Quentin D. Wheeler.
https://t.co/OFGkA9TQpN

[Agharkar Research Institute @ari_pune]

Stories from Diatom Lab of ARI.

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3/3. Time Keepers of Ladakh Lakes

Stay tuned. #WeAtARILab #NationalScienceDay2025atARI

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@karandi65
@pkdhakephalkar
@karthickbala

[Agharkar Research Institute @ari_pune]

Stories from Diatom Lab of ARI.

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2/3. Diatoms: Nature's Invisible Superheros!

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@IndiaDST
@karandi65
@pkdhakephalkar
@karthickbala

[Agharkar Research Institute @ari_pune]

Stories from Diatom Lab of ARI.

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1/3. Invisible Threat: Microplastics and Freshwater Diatom

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@karandi65
@pkdhakephalkar
@karthickbala

[Karthick Balasubramanian @karthickbala]

Excited to teach MSc Freshwater Biology students at @wii_india Dehradun about the fascinating world of diatoms! From their role in aquatic ecosystems to applications in biomonitoring. #Diatoms #FreshwaterBiology @amitwii