Peltigera (dog lichens) is a genus of lichenized fungi present on all continents but particularly common, for example, in boreal forests. The use of molecular
Year: 2022
In many modern ecosystems, lichens contribute significantly to primary production and nitrogen fixation, inhibit erosion, and efficiently capture and retain moisture. Additionally, they provide food
Interactions within lichen communities are diverse, including the specific symbiotic associations between the lichenized fungi (mycobionts) and photobionts but also interactions between different lichen species