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Biological soil crusts in Alberta’s grasslands: increasing our knowledge of their taxonomy, diversity, and sensitivity to drought and defoliation
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Biological soil crusts (BSCs) play a central role in the biodiversity, health, resilience, and function of drylands like Alberta’s grasslands. In Alberta, much of the biocrust cover consists of lichens, and many crusts are dominated by species of Cladonia. Despite the drought-resistant nature of...
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How Lichens Work: Functional Aspects of Symbiosis Viewed through Metagenomics and other Culture-Free Methods
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Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed around the relationship between a hyphal fungus and a phototrophic unicellular organism, usually a green alga or a cyanobacterium. In addition to the main two partners, lichens often include bacteria and yeasts. Together, the symbiotic partners create...