Fungal–Algal Association Drives Lichens’ Mutualistic Symbiosis: A Case Study with Trebouxia-Related Lichens
Ya-Bo Zuo,
Da-Yong Han,
Yan-Yan Wang
et al.
Abstract:Biotic and abiotic factors influence the formation of fungal–algal pairings in lichen symbiosis. However, the specific determinants of these associations, particularly when distantly related fungi are involved, remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the impact of different drivers on the association patterns between taxonomically diverse lichenized fungi and their trebouxioid symbiotic partners. We collected 200 samples from four biomes and identified 41 species of lichenized fungi, associati… Show more
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