Background Lichens, traditionally considered as a simple partnership primarily between
mycobiont and photobiont, are, in reality, complex holobionts comprised of a multitude of …

A meta-analysis of literature data with statistical analysis concerning the effect of lichen
substances on the inhibition of 10 yeast species (Candida albicans, C. dubliniensis, C …

During the continuous investigation into inconspicuous xylarialean species in northern
Thailand, two amphisphaeria-like taxa were found in samples collected between July and …

Lichens have been reappraised as self-sustaining and long-living ecosystems in which a
multiplicity of microorganisms are housed, in addition to the main symbiotic partners. Lichen …

Elucidating the complex relationship between plants and endophytic fungi is very important
in order to understand the maintenance of biodiversity, equity, stability, and ecosystem …

Lichens are multi-kingdom symbioses in which fungi, algae and bacteria interact to develop
a stable selection unit. In addition to the mycobiont forming the symbiosis, fungal …

This article presents the results of in vitro experiments on the cytotoxic potential of ethanol
extracts from 8 lichen species, Cetraria islandica, Cladonia arbuscula, C. digitata, C. gracilis …

Over the decades our understanding of lichens has shifted to the fact that they are
multiorganismic, symbiotic microecosystems, with their complex interactions coming to the …

Background Lichens represent not only the mutualism of fungal and photosynthetic partners
but also are composed of microbial consortium harboring diverse fungi known as …

Continuous use of synthetic fungicides has led to explosive emergence of fungicide-
resistant microbes. Therefore, there are urgent needs for environmentally friendly …