Lichenological exploration of Algeria: historical overview and annotated bibliography, 1799–2013

Amrani, Saïd; Nacer, Asma; Noureddine, Nazhat-Ezzamane; Seaward, M. R. D.

doi:10.3372/wi.45.45102

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“…The study of lichen of Algeria is a relatively old (Amrani & al. 2015) dating back to the written first contribution in 1799 by René Desfontaines in his Flora Atlantica (1798-1799.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Finally, we have to underline the very important recently published synthesis studies (Ait Hammou & al. 2014;Amrani & al. 2015;Amrani & al.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Specifically, Algeria, the largest country in Africa (2381741 km²) is rather poorly explored from a lichenological point of view and almost certainly contains many lichen taxa yet to be discovered (Ait Hammou 2014; Amrani & al. 2015).…”

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Species diversity, chorology and conservation of the lichen flora in Tessala Mountains forest (North-West Algeria)

2019

Fl. Medit.

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online. This study is a first investigation of the lichen flora of the Tessala Mountains green oak forest in northwestern Algeria. Field research using stratified sampling method allowed us to propose a first checklist of the lichen flora of this region containing 53 taxa with taxonomic, chorological and biogeographical data in NorthWest Africa (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia) of each of them. Among these lichens, 3 taxa are cited for the first time for the NW Africa. Comments on some interesting species are added, especially those with wide distribution reported currently only in Algeria, which are to be found in neighboring countries (Morocco, Tunisia). Finally, 17 taxa present in our list are protected by the Algerian law. The forest of Tessala Mountains must urgently benefit from an official protection status in order to preserve this lichen biodiversity of proven interest.

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“…The study of lichen of Algeria is a relatively old (Amrani & al. 2015) dating back to the written first contribution in 1799 by René Desfontaines in his Flora Atlantica (1798-1799.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Finally, we have to underline the very important recently published synthesis studies (Ait Hammou & al. 2014;Amrani & al. 2015;Amrani & al.…”

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Species diversity, chorology and conservation of the lichen flora in Tessala Mountains forest (North-West Algeria)

2019

Fl. Medit.

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“…Stable isotope labelling has notably been applied to lichen species for biosynthetic-unravelling and metabolomics purposes. [23] [24] In our framework to search potential bio-valuable compounds from lichens, [25] the aim of the current study was to investigate for the first time the chemodiversity of lichens, particularly abundant in Algeria including Cladonia rangiformis, Ramalina farinaceae, R. fastigiata, and Roccella phycopsis. [18] [19] It allows fast compound ionisation at atmospheric pressure in an open environment.…”

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“…In fact, a recent literature survey established that it accounts some 1085 species (among which 64 are endemic) grouped into 187 genera and 73 families, figures that could drastically evolve with the forthcoming 'Checklist of Algerian Lichens' and the exploration of areas where the biodiversity was not or only poorly studied. [23] [24] In our framework to search potential bio-valuable compounds from lichens, [25] the aim of the current study was to investigate for the first time the chemodiversity of lichens, particularly abundant in Algeria including Cladonia rangiformis, Ramalina farinaceae, R. fastigiata, and Roccella phycopsis. The present work focuses on the identification of lichen secondary metabolites using a dereplication strategy.…”

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UHPLC‐HRMS/MS Based Profiling of Algerian Lichens and Their Antimicrobial Activities

Rafika

Ahmed

Burger

et al. 2018

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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Lichens are complex symbiotic organisms able to produce a vast array of compounds. The Algerian lichen diversity has only prompted little interest even given the 1085 species listed. Herein, the chemodiversity of four Algerian lichens including Cladonia rangiformis, Ramalina farinaceae, R. fastigiata, and Roccella phycopsis was investigated. A dereplication strategy, using ultra high performance liquid chromatography-high resolution-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS/MS), was carried out for a comprehensive characterization of their substances including phenolics, depsides, depsidones, depsones, dibenzofurans, and aliphatic acids. Some known compounds were identified for the first time in some species. Additionally, the lichenic extracts were evaluated for their antifungal and antimicrobial activities on human pathogenic strains (Candida albicans, C. glabrata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli). Cyclohexane extracts were found particularly active against human pathogenic fungi with MIC values ranging from 8 to 62.5 μg/mL, without cytotoxicity. This study highlights the therapeutic and prophylactic potential of lichenic extracts as antibacterial and antifungal agents.

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Lichenology in Africa

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Beckett²,

Kirika³

2022

The Lichenologist

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Lichenological exploration of Algeria: historical overview and annotated bibliography, 1799–2013

Cited by 12 publications

References 18 publications

Species diversity, chorology and conservation of the lichen flora in Tessala Mountains forest (North-West Algeria)

Species diversity, chorology and conservation of the lichen flora in Tessala Mountains forest (North-West Algeria)

UHPLC‐HRMS/MS Based Profiling of Algerian Lichens and Their Antimicrobial Activities

Lichenology in Africa

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