The Lichen Symbiosis

Vernon Ahmadjian (Author)

9780471578857, Wiley

Hardback, published 5 August 1993

266 pages
24.1 x 16.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.576 kg

Not only an invaluable reference to what is known about lichen bionts and their interactions but also a guide to future studies. Compares various aspects of lichen-forming bionts with those of other fungi, algae and cyanobacteria. Features in-depth descriptions of culture methods. Includes over 1000 references representing a selective sampling in such subjects as air pollution, photosynthesis and respiration.

The Mycobiont (Fungal Symbiont).

The Photobiont (Photosynthetic Symbiont).

Biont Interactions I--Development of Synthetic and NaturalLichens.

Biont Interactions II--Carbohydrate Movement.

Biont Interactions III--Physiology of Lichens.

Lichens, Bionts, and Air Pollution.

Molecular Biology of Lichens.

Appendix.

Literature Cited.

Indexes.

Subject Areas: Science: general issues [PD]