The pattern of photosynthetic response and adaptation to changing light conditions in lichens is linked to their ecological range.

ABSTRACT: Epiphytic lichens constitute an important component of biodiversity in both deforested and forest ecosystems. Widespread occurrence is the domain of generalist lichens or those that prefer open areas. While, many stenoecious lichens find shelter only in a shaded interior of forests. Light is one of the factors known to be responsible for lichen distribution. Nevertheless, the effect of light intensity on photosynthesis of lichen photobionts remain largely unknown. We investigated photosynthesis in lichens with different ecological properties in relation to light as the only parameter modified during the experiments. The aim was to find links between this parameter and habitat requirements of a given lichen. We applied the methods based on a saturating light pulse and modulated light to per

SUBMITTER: Osyczka P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10282042 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature