Lichen biology
By: edited by Thomas H. Nash III.
Contributors: Nash, Thomas H.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 486
ISBN-13: 9780521871624; 9780521692168
Subjects: Lichens
Description: "This text has been fully updated, with chapters covering anatomical, morphological, and developmental aspects; the chemistry of the unique secondary metabolites produced by lichens and the contribution of these substances to medicine and the pharmaceutical industry; and patterns of lichen photosynthesis and respiration in relation to different environmental conditions. This is a valuable reference for both students and researchers interested in lichenology."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 364-461) and indexes.