Morillas, L., Roales, J., Cruz, C. & Munzi, S. (2022) Lichen as multipartner symbiotic relationships. Encyclopedia, 2(3), 1421-1431. DOI:10.3390/encyclopedia2030096.
Lichens have long been considered as composite organisms composed of algae and/or cyanobacteria hosted by a fungus in a mutualistic relationship. Other organisms have been gradually discovered within the lichen thalli, such as multiple algal species, yeasts, or even viruses. Of pivotal relevance is the existence of the lichen microbiome, which is a community of microorganisms that can be found living together on the lichen surface. This community performs a growing number of functions. In this entry, we explore the journey of lichens being considered from a dual partnership to a multi-species symbiotic relationship.
Cristina Maria Nobre Sobral de Vilhena da Cruz Houghton Plant-Soil Ecology - PSE
Javier Roales Plant-Soil Ecology - PSE
Lourdes Morillas SymAction
Silvana Munzi Plant-Soil Ecology - PSE
