The Lichen Symbiosis / Edition 1

by Vernon Ahmadjian

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471578857
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/30/1993
Edition description:	Subsequent
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	6.34(w) x 9.49(h) x 1.08(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

A reference to what is known about lichen bionts, more from experimental work in the laboratory than from the study of natural wild populations. Chapters consider the fungal and photosynthetic members of the lichen partnership; their interaction in terms of development, carbohydrate movement, and physiology; the effect of air pollution; and the molecular biology. Considerably augmented and updated since the 1967 edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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