Tag Archives: lichens

PhD opportunity in crytogam biology

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

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New publication – Lichen chemistry is concordant with multilocus gene genealogy in the genus Cetrelia (Parmeliaceae, Ascomycota)

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Text by Kristiina Mark Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed in a mutualistic symbiosis between a terrestial green algae or cyanobacteria and (usually ascomycetous) fungus. Traditionally lichens are named after their fungal partner and thus their classification is based on the … Continue reading →

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New paper published – Emissions of carotenoid cleavage products upon heat shock and mechanical wounding from a foliose lichen

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

Text by Lauri Laanisto I like that this paper starts with a metaphor: “Chlorophyll (Chl) is a double-edged sword for plants.” Because “This molecule is capable of harvesting sunlight, initiating the process of photosynthesis, but it also involves an unavoidable … Continue reading →

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EcolChange seminar on October 6 – Sex and violence

Posted on October 4, 2016 by

Text by Tiia Kurvits and Lauri Laanisto Our new Centre of Excellence EcolChange starts with open seminars. The first seminar will be held in University of Tartu, in Department of Botany. Prof. Mats Wedin: “Sex and violence in the symbiotic … Continue reading →

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