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Lichen and fungal ecology

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This cluster of papers focuses on the symbiotic relationships between lichens, fungi, and algae, their role as bioindicators of air pollution, the production and biological activities of lichen secondary metabolites, phylogenetic analyses of lichen-forming fungi, and the impact of lichens on ecological processes. The research covers topics such as biomonitoring, ecological impacts, and the diversity and function of lichen symbioses.

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lichens; lichen taxonomy; Teloschistaceae; Cladoniaceae; Parmeliaceae; Lecanoraceae; corticioid fungi; Ramalinaceae; Physciaceae; Peltigeraceae; lichen flora; Lecideaceae; lichen diversity; lichenicolous fungi; epiphytic lichens; lichen distribution; lichen secondary metabolites; Rhizocarpaceae; Cladonia; Umbilicariaceae; Pertusariaceae; Stereocaulaceae; lichen morphology; Verrucariaceae; Usnea

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Morton address: 36182763074002983 · morton4x16-v1

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