> [!cite] BHL link: this entry starts at [page 177](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/33265374) of TL-2 Suppl. II > Author links: [IPNI](https://www.ipni.org/a/812-1) LSID 812-1, [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18983084) QID Q18983084 > Support pages: [[Abbreviations|abbreviations]], [[Layout key|layout key]], [[Cite TL-2|cite TL-2]] > [!example] See also [[Biswas, Kalipada P.|first entry]] for this author ### Author Biswas, Kalipada P. (1899-1969), Indian botanist, educated at the Mitra Institution, Bhowanipur Branch, matric. 1916, studied at the South Suburban College, Calcutta, intermediate exam. 1918, graduated 1920 from Bangabasi College, M.A. Botany 1922, D.Sc. Edinburgh University; Bengal Research Scholar in Algae and systematic botany 1923-1926, curator of the herbarium of the R. Botanical Garden, Sibpur 1927, superintendent 1937-1954, director medical plants scheme West Bengal 1954-1964, in retirement from 1964 at the Botany Dept., University College of Science, Calcutta. **Abbreviated name**: *Biswas* \[standard form in IPNI: *Biswas*\] #### Herbarium and types [[Collection CAL|CAL]], collections of algae lost; further material in [[Collection CAL|CAL]], [[Collection MO|MO]], [[Collection NY|NY]], [[Collection U|U]], [[Collection US|US]]. #### Bibliography and biography IF suppl. 4: 314; IH 2: 76; Kew 1: 252-254; MW p. 44; Roon p. 18; TL-1: 34; TL-2/1: 222. #### Biofile - Biswas, K., List of papers by Dr. K. Biswas,... typewritten list sent to the senior author 1957 or 1958. - Frodin, D.G., Guide standard floras world 578-579. 1984. - Ghosh, A.K., Bull. bot. Soc. Bengal 24(1-2): 3-4. 1970 (obit., portr., source of our caption). - Hansen, A. \[in letter\]: died 1969. Letter to FAS 31.1.1977. - Koster, J.Th., Taxon 18: 549. 1969 (algae coll. lost). - Prescott, G.W., Bibl. Desmid. Univ. 54-55, 77. 1984. - Reed, C.F., Fl. S.E. Asia 15. 1969. - Steenis, C.G.G.J. van et al., Fl. males. Bull. 5: 125. 1949 (dir. Bot. Survey India), 12: 469. 1956 (retirement). ### Publications ##### n.21.345. On a new species of Cylindrospermum **Title** *On a new species of Cylindrospermum* from Bengal − Cylindrospermum doryphorum Brühl et Biswas... From the Journal and Proceedings, Asiatic Society of Bengal... 1923. Oct. **Notes** *Co-author*: Paul Johannes Bruehl (1855-1935). *Publ*.: 30 Nov 1923 (in journal), cover-t.p., p. \[577\]-580. *Copy*: L. − Reprinted and to be cited from J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal ser. 2. 18(10): 577-580. 1923. ##### n.21.346. The subaerial algae of Barkuda Island **Title** *The subaerial algae of Barkuda Island*, in the Chilka Lake, Ganjam District, Madras Presidency... From the Journal and Proceedings, Asiatic Society of Bengal... 1925. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 25 Nov 1925 (in journal), cover-t.p., p. \[359\]-365, *pl. 15.* 1924. *Copy*: B. − Reprinted and to be cited from J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal ser. 2. 20(6): 359-365, *pl. 15.* 1924 (i.e. 1925). ##### n.21.347. The algal flora of the Maiden Tanks **Title** *The algal flora of the Maiden Tanks*... The Calcutta Review... 1925. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Dec 1925 (in journal), p. 449-455. *Copy*: B. − Reprinted and to be cited from The Calcutta Review 1925: 449-455. ##### n.21.348. Flora of the Salt Lakes, Calcutta **Title** *Flora of the Salt Lakes, Calcutta*... Calcutta University Press... 1926. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 1926, p. \[i\], *pl. 1* (map), \[1\]-47, *pl. 2-5* (uncol. phot.), *6-10* (uncol. liths.). *Copy*: B. − Reprinted and to be cited from J. Dept. Sci., Calcutta 8: 1-47, *pl. 1-10.* 1926. ##### n.21.349. Fresh water algae **Title** Papers on Malayan aquatic biology xi. *Fresh water algae*... from Journal of the Federated Malay States Museum... 1929. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Jul 1929 (in journal), cover-t.p., p. \[405\]-435, *pl. 9-13* (uncol. draw.). *Copy*: B. − Reprinted and to be cited from J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 14(3-4): 404-435. 1929. ##### n.21.350. Contributions to **Title** *Contributions to* our knowledge of *the fresh water algae of Manipur*, Assam... \[From the Journal of the Bombay Hist. Soc.... 1930\]. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 1 Mar 1930 (in journal), cover-t.p., unnumbered *pl*., p. 1-4, *pl. 2-4* (uncol. draw. auct.). *Copies*: B, L. − Reprinted and to be cited from J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 34(1): 189-192, pl. \[*1*\], *2-4*. 1930. ##### n.21.351. Census of Indian Algae **Title** *Census of Indian Algae* scope of algological studies in India... \[Laboratoire de Cryptogamie du Museum national d'histoire naturelle... Paris... 1932\]. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 1932 (fide Biswas in typewritten list of his papers sent to senior author), cover \[identif.\], p. \[197\]-219. *Copy*: B. − Revue algologique 6(2): 197-219. 1932. − Paper is "part I." of a series of three; nos. 2 and 3 remained unpublished. ##### n.21.352. A role of aquatic vegetation in the biology of Indian waters **Title** *A role of aquatic vegetation in the biology of Indian waters*... Reprinted from the Acharyya Sir P.C. Ray commemoration volume 1932. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 11 Dec 1932 (date of printing of reprint), cover-t.p., p. \[315\]-342, *pl. 3-11* (uncol. draw.). *Copies*: B, L. − Reprinted from the P.C. Ray Comm. vol. 1932 (complete vol. possibly distributed in 1933). ##### n.21.353. Conifers in the Empire **Title** The distribution of wild *Conifers in the Empire*... Madras (Madras Publishing House) 1933. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 1933, cover-t.p., p. 24-27, map, *pl. 2* (uncol. phot.). *Copy*: L. − Reprinted and to be cited from J. Ind. Bot.. Soc. 12(1): 24-47, map, *pl. 2.* 1933. ##### n.21.354. Indian species of Avicennia **Title** A comparative study of *Indian species of Avicennia*... Notes, R.B.G. Edinburgh... 1934. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Apr 1934 (date on p. \[159\] of reprint), p. \[159\]-166, *pl. ccxliii-ccxlvi. Copy*: L. − Reprinted and to be cited from Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 18 (no. 89): 159-166, *pl. ccxliii-ccxlvi.* 1934. ##### n.21.355. Observations on algal collections from Khasia **Title** *Observations on algal collections from Khasia* and Jaintia Hills, Assam, India... Sonderabdruck aus "Hedwigia"... 1934. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 26 Apr 1934 (in journal), cover, p. \[1\]-28, *pl. 1-3* (uncol. draw. auct.). *Copy*: B. − Reprinted and to be cited from Hedwigia 74: 1-28, *pl. 1-3.* 1934. ##### n.21.356. systematic position of Ficus Krishnae **Title** Observations on the *systematic position of Ficus Krishnae* growing at the Royal Botanical Garden, Calcutta... Reprinted from "Current Science"... 1935. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: Mar 1935 (date on cover-t.p.), cover-t.p., p. \[1\]-2. *Copy*: L. − Reprinted and to be cited from Current Science 3(9): 424-425. 1935. ##### n.21.357. Hand-book of common water and marsh plants of India **Title** *Hand-book of common water and marsh plants of India* and Burma, 1936... Delhi (Manager of publications) 1937. Oct. **Abbreviated title**: *Handb. water marsh pl. India*. **Notes** *Co-author*: Charles Cumming Calder (1884-1962). *Publ*.: Sep 1937 (printed 28 Aug 1937), p. \[i\*-ii\*\], \[i\]-xiii, \[1\]-140, photos 1-6, *pl. 1-32.* *Copy*: L. − Issued as Health Bulletin no. 24, Malaria Bureau no. 11. *Ref*.: Kaul, K.N., Kew Bull. 1939(8): 487-488 (rev.). ##### n.21.358. Plants of the Lloyd Botanic Garden **Title** *Plants of the Lloyd Botanic Garden*, Darjeeling... Delhi (Published by Manager of Publications)... 1940. Oct. **Notes** *Publ*.: 11 Apr 1940 (date on p. 478), p. \[i\*\], \[i\]-iv, 369-478. *Copy*: U. − Issued as Rec. Bot. Surv. India 5(5). 1940.