An illustrated key for the identification of pollen grains from Rudraprayag District, Garhwal Himalaya, India

Key Points

• Identification of pollen grains enhances understanding of local flora and ecosystems.
• Illustrated key facilitates easier and accurate access to taxonomic identification using morphological features.
• Analysis focuses on diverse pollen types present in the Rudraprayag District and their ecological roles.
• Improved accuracy in identifying pollen could aid in studies of pollination and plant interactions, supporting conservation efforts.