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Mycobiont identity and light conditions affect belowground morphology and physiology of a mixotrophic orchid Cremastra variabilis (Orchidaceae)
We have investigated whether mycobiont identity and environmental conditions affect morphology and physiology of the chlorophyllous orchid: Cremastra...
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Insights into in vitro phenotypic plasticity, growth and secondary metabolites of the mycobiont isolated from the lichen Platygramme caesiopruinosa
The choice of inoculum for successful isolation and establishment of axenic lichen mycobiont culture is a key step towards eliminating endolichenic...
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Natural Product Investigation in Lichens: Extraction and HPLC Analysis of Secondary Compounds in Mycobiont Cultures
Chromatography techniques facilitate separation, purification, and identification of secondary compounds (natural products) in lichens and their...
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Enhanced culturing techniques for the mycobiont isolated from the lichen Xanthoria parietina
Lichens and their isolated symbionts are potentially valuable resources for biotechnological approaches. Especially mycobiont cultures that produce...
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Mycobiont diversity and first evidence of mixotrophy associated with Psathyrellaceae fungi in the chlorophyllous orchid Cremastra variabilis
Mixotrophy (MX, also called partial mycoheterotrophy) in plants is characterized by isotopic abundances that differ from those of autotrophs....
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The effects of co-culture on the expression of selected PKS genes in the lichenized fungus Xanthoparmelia taractica
Lichens produce diverse secondary metabolites. A diversity of these compounds is synthesized by fungal polyketide synthases (PKSs). In this study, we...
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Lichens and Their Allies Past and Present
This chapter gives an overview on (1) lichen-forming fungi, lichen photobionts and peculiarities of lichen symbiosis such as gains and losses of...
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Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Traits of Melanized Thallus of the Cetraria islandica Lichen
AbstractLichens are extremophilic symbiotic associations possessing phenomenal resistance to abiotic stress-factors. In this regard, melanization of...
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Lichen Fungal Secondary Metabolites: Progress in the Genomic Era Toward Ecological Roles in the Interaction
Lichens are complex miniature ecosystems that comprise a fungal partner, the mycobiont, and an algal and/or cyanobacterial partner, the photobiont....
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Differential response of two acidophytic lichens to increased reactive nitrogen availability
Lichens are one of the most responsive components of the ecosystem to reactive forms of nitrogen. In this work, we selected the lichen genera Cladonia ...
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Ectomycorrhizal communities of adult and young European larch are diverse and dynamics at high altitudinal sites
Background/AimsThe European larch is a pioneer tree and a valuable economic resource in subalpine ecosystems, thus playing crucial roles to ecosystem...
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UV-B induced changes in respiration and antioxidant enzyme activity in the foliose lichen Peltigera aphthosa (L.) Willd.
Lichens are phototrophic organisms tolerant to adverse environmental conditions. However, the mechanisms underlying their stress tolerance are not...
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Photoprotection and high-light acclimation in semi-arid grassland lichens – a cooperation between algal and fungal partners
In lichens, each symbiotic partner cooperates for the survival of the symbiotic association. The protection of the susceptible photosynthetic...
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Lineages of the lichen-forming fungus Stereocaulon alpinum and their photobionts in southern South America and maritime Antarctica
Stereocaulon alpinum is a lichenized fungus commonly found in the Antarctic, circumarctic, alpine, and in mountainous areas of temperate regions. It...
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Do compounds involved in plant resistance to fungal attack facilitate germination in the fully mycoheterotrophic orchid Cyrtosia septentrionalis?
Plants produce compounds to resist fungal attack. However, most orchids require fungal colonisation for germination, and fully mycoheterotrophic (MH)...
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Species in lichen-forming fungi: balancing between conceptual and practical considerations, and between phenotype and phylogenomics
Lichens are symbiotic associations resulting from interactions among fungi (primary and secondary mycobionts), algae and/or cyanobacteria (primary...
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Ericoid mycorrhizal symbiosis: theoretical background and methods for its comprehensive investigation
Despite decades of intensive research (especially from 1970s to 1990s), the ericoid mycorrhizal (ErM) hair root is still largely terra incognita and...
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Photosynthesis measurements on the upper and lower side of the thallus of the foliose lichen Nephroma arcticum (L.) Torss
The measurements of chlorophyll fluorescence play an important role in studies of lichen physiology. Usually, for foliose lichens fluorescence...
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Ectomycorrhizal fungal communities of Swiss stone pine (Pinus cembra) depend on climate and tree age in natural forests of the Alps
Background and AimsPinus cembra represent a typical and important tree species growing in European subalpine and alpine habitats. The...
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Morpho-molecular characterization of rock-inhabiting lichen Dermatocarpon miniatum (Verrucariaceae, Ascomycota) and its symbiont in Indian Himalayas
The genus Dermatocarpon (Verrucariaceae) is a rock-inhabiting lichen, mostly grows along the edges of lakes, rivers, streams, and watercourses. Dermatocarpon...
