Ascospore discharge, germination and culture of fungal partners of tropical lichens, including the use of a novel culture technique

A total of 292 lichen samples, representing over 200 species and at least 65 genera and 26 families, were collected, mainly in Thailand; 170 of the specimens discharged ascospores in the laboratory. Generally, crustose lichens exhibited the highest discharge rates and percentage germination. In con...

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Main Authors: E. Sangvichien, D.L. Hawksworth, A.J.S. Whalley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:IMA Fungus
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Online Access:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ima/imafung/2011/00000002/00000002/art00012