Katalog - Lichenological literature

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Roux C. (2026): Leprocaulon pseudocalcicola Cl. Roux et Magain sp. nov. (Ascomycota, Leprocaulaceae). Addendum, Bulletin de la Société Linnéenne de Provence, 77, a03: 1

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Kaufmann S., Hauck M. & Leuschner C. (2018): Effects of natural forest dynamics on vascular plant, bryophyte, and lichen diversity in primeval Fagus sylvatica forests and comparison with production forests, Journal of Ecology, 106(6): 2421–2434

Stand structure, mean tree age, deadwood amount and microclimate all change markedly in the course of natural forest dynamics. The last remaining primeval forests of the temperate forest biome are valuable study objects to investigate the effects of forest dynamics and management on forest structure and function as well as phytodiversity, which is not sufficiently understood. Three pairs of Fagus sylvatica primeval and production forests in eastern Slovakia were selected for studying the effects … Read more...

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Timdal E. & Spribille T. (2026): Ophioparma rubricosa confirmed for Europe, Graphis Scripta, 38(2): 10–17

The western North American lichen species Ophioparma rubricosa is reported new to Northern Europe from a collection in Southeast Norway, thus confirming its occurrence in Europe. It was previously reported outside North America with some doubt from one locality in Sardinia, Italy, and from one locality in China. The species grew on dry wood of an old pine stump in an open, middle to northern boreal pine forest bordering a mire. DNA sequences are presented from the species for the first time. … Read more...

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Mollinedo P., Vila J.L., Nogales-Ascarrunz P. & Apaza Ticona L. (2026): QSAR Analysis of Lichen Depsides and Derivatives: Electronic Descriptors as Predictors of Antioxidant Activity via PLS-1, Antioxidants, 15(5): 584 [15 p.]

The antioxidant activity of natural and semi-synthetic depsides and benzofurans—including R-(+)-usnic acid (1), dibenzoyl usnic acid (2), atranorin (3), 2,4-bis(benzoyloxy)atranorin (4), 4-O-methyl atranorin (5), decarboxythamnolic acid (6), thamnolic acid (7), and perlatolic acid (8)—was evaluated in this study. Natural compounds were isolated from selected lichen species, whilst semi-synthetic derivatives were prepared to investigate the influence of esterification and methylation on electronic … Read more...

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Opiña L.A., Bagacay J.F.E., Siccio M.A., Sara F.R., Canto C.M., Silaras M.L., Ynion G.P.L.Q. & Calabon M.S. (2026): Philippine mycology II: an integrative taxonomic classification of novel Basidiomycota, basal fungi, and fungus-like phyla from the Philippines, Phytotaxa, 753(1): 1–69

The Philippines possesses significant fungal diversity, although comprehensive taxonomic assessments remain scarce. This study presents an overview of novel Basidiomycota, basal fungi, and fungus-like taxa identified in the Philippines, based on an extensive review of published records from fungal repositories. A total of 412 Basidiomycota species have been documented, encompassing 24 genera, 65 families, 24 orders, and 7 classes (Agaricomycetes, Dacrymycetes, Exobasidiomycetes, Microbotryomycetes, … Read more...

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Di Nuzzo L., Agostini M., Benesperi R., Ravera S., Bianchi E., Corneti S., Del Vecchio S., Francesconi L., Gheza G., Paoli L. & Nascimbene J. (2026): Are seasonal acclimation and genetic variability of Lobaria pulmonaria relevant for conservation translocation? A case study along a latitudinal gradient in Italy, Plants, 15(9): 1342 [18 p.]

Understanding the factors that determine the success of lichen translocations is critical for effective conservation of lichen biodiversity. Both physiological acclimation and the genetic structure of source populations can influence conservation outcomes. This study examined seasonal variation in physiological parameters (specific thallus mass—STM, chlorophyll a fluorescence—FV/FM, and chlorophyll content) of Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. across one year, selecting three source populations … Read more...

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Preethi S.J., Yamuna A., Arunkumar M., Murugesh E., Ponmurugan P. & Shanmughavel P. (2026): Computational screening of lichen bioactive compounds as a potential antiviral agent against SARS-CoV-2 main proteases, In Silico Pharmacology, 14: 78 [16 p.]

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a highly transmissible novel coronavirus, sparked the global pandemic, COVID-19, in 2020. Research primarily targeted specific drugs to block this virus, with natural products emerging as promising and reliable treatments. Lichens represent a valuable source of antiviral drugs. Specific secondary metabolites present in lichens with known antiviral properties have been researched. The current work focussed on the molecular docking of antiviral … Read more...

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Ali W., Choe K., Nasir T., Atiq U., Tahir M., Ahmad W., Park H.Y., Park T.J. & Kim M.O. (2026): Atraric acid mitigates the cognitive and pathological deficits in mice via Aβ1−42 induced Alzheimer’s disease, Inflammopharmacology, 34: 2693–2704

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurological disease that leads to cognitive deficits in aged people. There are numerous pathological hallmarks, among them the classical hallmark is β-Amyloid (Aβ), which induces inflammatory events and phagocytic ability of phagocytic cells (such as microglial cells). Until now, the role of atraric acid (AA) in the prevention of AD has not been reported. The study was designed to investigate the contribution of AA to Aβ-induced microglial activation and cognitive … Read more...

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Boonpeng C., Sangiamdee D., Pischom M., Butrid P., Noikrad S. & Boonpragob K. (2026): Assessment of atmospheric potentially toxic elements in urban and mountainous regions of northern Thailand using lichen transplants, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 33: 5148–5159

Lichen transplants are effective tools used to biomonitor airborne potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in urban and natural areas. The main objective of this study was to measure atmospheric PTE concentrations during the dry period in the urban and mountainous areas of Chiang Mai Province using lichen transplants. Samples of the lichen Parmotrema tinctorum (Despr. ex Nyl.) Hale were collected from a remote area and exposed at 18 sites in the Chiang Mai urban area and Doi Suthep-Pui National Park for … Read more...

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Virolainen P., Pankova V., Nerezenko A. & Chekunova E. (2026): Structural features of algal and fungal GATA transcription factors may play a role in symbiosis, Journal of Molecular Evolution, 94: 383–404

Algal-fungal symbiotic relationships are widespread in nature and promote the evolution of both partners. The best-known example of such symbiosis is lichen, a mutualistic association of a mycobiont and a photobiont. Long-term interactions may lead to the formation of new cooperative molecular mechanisms or changes in the genetics of the symbionts. Symbiosis establishment includes the fine-tuning of partner metabolism by transcriptional regulators. GATA family transcription factors have proven to … Read more...