148 Lichen Species with Potential Anti-Cancer Properties Identified in Simlipal National Park; Highest Ever in Odisha

148 Lichen species with potential anti-cancer properties identified in Simlipal National Park; highest ever in Odisha

Researchers from Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada found 148 lichen species in Similipal National Park, the highest ever in Odisha.

Odisha Forest Yields 148 Lichen Species With Potential to Fight Cancer

Scientists from Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in Baripada have discovered 148 lichen species in Simlipal National Park, the highest number ever recorded in Odisha. The discovery includes Physciella melanchra, identified for the first time in India, and Cladonia fruticulosa, new to Odisha. The lichens contain compounds including thymoquinone, zeorin, and azelaic acid. These substances show potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, and…