A Role for Secondary Metabolites in Desiccation Tolerance in Lichens
In lichens, secondary metabolites have been shown to protect against biotic stresses such as pathogen attacks and grazing, and abiotic stresses such as ultraviolet (UV) and high photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Lichen secondary metabolites are known to have strong antioxidant activity, and...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Microbiology Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/15/1/16 |