Katalog - Lichenological literature

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Darmostuk V., Sira O., Gromakova A. & Khodosovtsev A. (2026): Lichenicolous fungi of the steppe zone of Ukraine: taxonomic diversity and phylogenetic notes, Plant and Fungal Systematics, 71(2): 273–318

Lichenicolous fungi represent an essential, but still insufficiently studied, component of the mycobiota of Europe. The steppe zone of Ukraine, despite its high ecological heterogeneity and conservation importance, has remained particularly underexplored. In this study, we provide a comprehensive revision of lichenicolous fungi occurring in the steppe zone of Ukraine based on extensive field collections from the last decade and a critical evaluation of published data. A total of 168 species are confirmed … Read more...

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Guzow-Krzemińska B., Kukwa M. & Ossowska E.A. (2026): Phenotypic and phylogenetic evidence reveals the position of Parmelia skultii in a new monotypic genus Arneparmelia within Parmeliaceae, Plant and Fungal Systematics, 71(2): 319–331

The new monotypic genus Arneparmelia is introduced on the basis of phylogenetic and phenotypic evidence. The new combination, A. skultii, is proposed. Phylogenetic analyses using nuITS, nuLSU, mtSSU, and mcm7 markers place the new genus close to Parmelia and Notoparmelia, although relationships among these genera remain incompletely resolved. The distinction between these three lineages as separate genera is also reflected in their morphological, chemical and geographical differences. Arneparmelia … Read more...

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Svensson M. (2026): A new lignicolous species of Micarea (Lecanoromycetes, Ectolechiaceae) from Sweden, Plant and Fungal Systematics, 71(2): 332–339

The new lignicolous species Micarea latispora is described from central Sweden based on morphological and molecular evidence. The species grows on decaying wood of deciduous trees, particularly Populus tremula, in open to semi-shaded conditions, and is characterized by Sedifolia-grey pigmentation in the epithecium and hymenium, unicellular, often ovoid ascospores, and by containing gyrophoric acid. It is similar to M. misella, from which it differs in having broader ascospores [(3–)3.5–4.5(–5) … Read more...

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Pilecka-Ulcugaceva J., Miezaka P., Grave J., Straupe I. & Grinfelde I. (2026): Lichen transplantation for assessing intra-urban environmental stress: A case study in Jelgava, Latvia, Environments, 13(9): 495 [13 p.]

Lichen transplantation can reveal spatial variation in biological responses across urban environments, but visible vitality cannot identify specific pollutants. We transplanted the epiphytic lichen Hypogymnia physodes from a presumed lower-impact forest area to 20 sites in Jelgava, Latvia and assessed its visible condition monthly for 243 days. The primary endpoint was first-observed necrosis; discoloration was retained as a descriptive secondary state. Thirteen primary transplants developed necrosis, … Read more...

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Bhandari S., Bisht P., Pundir R., Tomar R., Bisht S., Rawat P., Sharma A., Nagraik R. & Singh N. (2026): Biogenic Se-CuO Nanocomposites from Lichen Parmotrema nilgherrense: Structural Insights, Photocatalytic Performance, and Antimicrobial Potential, BioNanoScience, 16: 513 [23 p.]

Biogenic nanocomposites are a promising area of advanced materials research, offering multifunctional properties for environmental remediation and antimicrobial therapy, and represent a sustainable frontier. In this study, metabolites from the lichen Parmotrema nilgherrense were used to produce stable Se-CuO nanocomposites with an optical bandgap of 3.12 eV and a negative surface charge (− 38.2 mV). Structural analysis confirmed phase purity and the presence of a bio-organic capping layer. Photocatalytic … Read more...

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Solhaug K.A., Kaimakou K., Ekanayake D.N.H., Nieves Solera Guerrero & Gauslaa Y. (2026): Far-red light enhances photosynthesis in the shade-adapted old forest lichen Lobaria pulmonaria, Oecologia, 208: 107 [12 p.]

Far-red (FR) light (700–750 nm) is strongly enriched beneath forest canopies, but its impact on photosynthesis in shade-adapted lichens is not well understood. We investigated the role of FR light in photosynthesis of Lobaria pulmonaria, an oldforest cephalolichen. Spectral measurements showed that FR photons contributed up to 32% of the extended photosynthetic photon flux density (ePPFD; 400–750 nm) under the canopy, compared to only 11% in open areas. Gas exchange data showed that FR light … Read more...

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Martínez-Báez Téllez M.F., Ortega-Larrocea M.P., Guilbaud M.-N., Jouffret L. & van Wyk de Vries B. (2026): Ecology and bioreceptivity of basaltic rocks from Xitle volcano in Mexico, Scientific Reports, 16: 24326 [20 p.]

Monogenetic basaltic volcanoes, the most common volcano type on Earth, produce rock surfaces with diverse morphological and textural characteristics promoting wide biodiversity. We assess ecological colonization related to volcanic rock bioreceptivity for biological rock crust communities on Xitle volcano (Mexico City). We assessed the five main volcanic geoforms present: crater, lava tube, promontory, crevasse wall and flat lobe. Climatic conditions (insolation, altitude, humidity, temperature) … Read more...

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Kikowska M., Danek K., Studzińska-Sroka E. & Szopa A. (2026): Lichen-derived elicitors (Evernia prunastri extract and usnic acid) enhance phenolic compound accumulation in agitated shoot cultures of Lychnis flos-cuculi, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, 166: 60 [12 p.]

Lychnis flos-cuculi L. is a plant species valued for its rich content of phenolic compounds and traditional therapeutic applications; however, the decline of natural populations necessitates the development of alternative biomass sources. The present study investigated the effect of biotic elicitation with Evernia prunastri (L.) Ach. thallus extract and usnic acid on phenolic compound accumulation in in vitro shoot cultures of L. flos-cuculi. Shoots were cultivated in liquid Murashige and Skoog medium … Read more...

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Hoenicka H., Ulrich K., Haffner C., Starczak M., Gackowski D., Bubner B. & Ulrich A. (2026): Microbiome analysis and epigenetic patterns revealed distinct differences between two elm species with contrasting Dutch elm disease resistance, Microbiome, 14: 204 [21 p.]

Background: Dutch elm disease (DED), caused by the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, has devastated elm species in Europe and North America for over a century. While the Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) frequently displays notable resistance to DED, the European wych elm (Ulmus glabra) remains highly susceptible. Understanding microbiome interaction and epigenetic factors might help to explain this contrasting resilience and subsequently improve disease management. Results: Seedlings of both elm species … Read more...

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Fernandez-Bunster G., Quiñones-Sobarzo N. & Tognarelli J. (2026): Molecular phylogeny and ecological diversity of endolichenic fungi inhabiting Acarospora schleicheri (Ach.) A. Massal, isolated from a Chilean Andean zone, Scientific Reports, 16: 26077 [14 p.]

High-altitude ecosystems in the Andes present diverse extreme environmental conditions, yet the fungal biodiversity associated with crustose lichens remains largely unexplored. This study investigated the culturable fraction of the Endolichenic Fungi (ELF) community associated with the lichen Acarospora schleicheri (Ach.) A. Massal, collected from the Chilean Altiplano. Using culture-dependent techniques, fungal strains were isolated and identified through macro- and micro-morphological characterization … Read more...