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Lichens are symbiotic organisms in which fungi and algae and/or
cyanobacteria form an intimate biological union. This diverse group
is found in almost all terrestrial habitats from the tropics to
polar regions. In this second edition, four completely new chapters
cover recent developments in the study of these fascinating
organisms, including lichen genetics and sexual reproduction,
stress physiology and symbiosis, and the carbon economy and
environmental role of lichens. The whole text has been fully
updated, with chapters covering anatomical, morphological and
developmental aspects; the contribution of the unique secondary
metabolites produced by lichens to medicine and the pharmaceutical
industry; patterns of lichen photosynthesis and respiration in
relation to different environmental conditions; the role of lichens
in nitrogen fixation and mineral cycling; and the use of lichens as
indicators of air pollution. This is a valuable reference for both
students and researchers interested in lichenology.
Lichens are symbiotic organisms in which fungi and algae and/or
cyanobacteria form an intimate biological union. This diverse group
is found in almost all terrestrial habitats from the tropics to
polar regions. In this second edition, four completely new chapters
cover recent developments in the study of these fascinating
organisms, including lichen genetics and sexual reproduction,
stress physiology and symbiosis, and the carbon economy and
environmental role of lichens. The whole text has been fully
updated, with chapters covering anatomical, morphological and
developmental aspects; the contribution of the unique secondary
metabolites produced by lichens to medicine and the pharmaceutical
industry; patterns of lichen photosynthesis and respiration in
relation to different environmental conditions; the role of lichens
in nitrogen fixation and mineral cycling; and the use of lichens as
indicators of air pollution. This is a valuable reference for both
students and researchers interested in lichenology.
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