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Studies on the isolation and synthesis of bionts of the cyanolichenPeltigera canina (Peltigeraceae)

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In contrast to lichens with green photobionts, the bionts of cyanolichens are difficult to culture and synthesize under laboratory conditions. Problems include difficulties in obtaining growth of the mycobionts, achieving axenic cultures of the photobiont, and maintaining mixed biont cultures for long periods of time.

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Dedicated to Prof. DrLothar Geitler on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of his birthday.

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Ahmadjian, V. Studies on the isolation and synthesis of bionts of the cyanolichenPeltigera canina (Peltigeraceae). Pl Syst Evol 165, 29–38 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00936032

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