History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back Investigation of cryptogamic biota of the Russian Far East by the Lower Plants Laboratory of the Institute of Biology and Soil Science FEB RAS L.N. Egorova The history of fungi, algae, lichens and mosses biota investigations in the Russian Far East beginning from 1949 is considered. The main achievements of Lower Plants Laboratory in the study of cryptogamic biota of one of the largest regions of Russia are shown. Key words: fungi, algae, lichens, mosses, mycobiota, cryptogamic biota. Contacts: E-mail: egorova@ibss.dvo.ru Pp. 24-29.