The Lichen Symbiosis
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More About This Title The Lichen Symbiosis
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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.
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Vernon Ahmadjian was a distinguished professor at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. He specialized in the symbiosis of lichens, and wrote several books and numerous publications on the subject. Ahmadjian was born on May 19, 1930 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts.
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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.
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.
