Palynological investigations of Ramshahr Well 1, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

The palynofloral assemblage mainly consists of algal colonies- Pediastrum, fungal spores and microthyriaceous ascostromata, pteridophytic spores, and gymnospermous and angiospermous pollen grains. In all, 25 species belonging to 20 genera have been recorded. On the basis of the palynological assemblage, three distinct palynological zones have been established within the Ramshahr well 1. The Ramshahr palynofloral assemblage has been compared with those known from the Mio-Pliocene sediments of India. In addition, the palynological data have been interpreted throwing light on its dating potential, identification of various depth levels, and environment of deposition.