New Record of Chaetasbolisia erysiphoides from Cold Arid Soils of Zanskar (Kargil), India

Abstract

Zanskar is a high altitude semi-desert valley in Ladakh (30°45'–35°50'N and 75°45'–80°31'E) lying on the northern flank of the Great Himalayan range. This mountain range acts as a climatic barrier protecting Zanskar valley from most of the monsoon, resulting in a warm and dry climate during the six months of summer, with a temperature range of 20–27°C, low humidity and scant precipitation.