Palynology of the Pinjor Formation (Upper Siwalik) Exposed near Chandigarh, India

Abstract

The paper deals with the systematic description and discussion of the palynoflora recovered from the Pinjor Formation near Chandigarh. A total of 19 genera and 23 species have been recovered. Of these, two species are new.

The study of the Pinjor assemblage reveals that the spores and pollen grains may belong to 11 families, viz., Cyatheaceae, Schizaeaceae, Parkeriaceae, Podocarpaceae, Pinaceae, Palmae, Liliaceae, Gramineae, Magnoliaceae, Proteaceae and Oleaceae. The occurrence of reworked Eocene phytoplanktons has been discussed. The significance of the assemblage has also been commented upon.