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heathobrien
I am a genome scientist based in Bristol, England. I am currently studying the genetic basis of neuropsychiatric disorders, but I have also done research on iridescent plants, plant pathogens and lichens. I have continued my work on lichen-associated algae and cyanobacteria for my blog
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Green Algal Photobionts: Trentepohlia
While most work has focused on coccoid green algae and/or cyanobacteria, a largely overlooked lineage of lichen photobionts is the Trentepoliales, a group of filamentous, carotenoid producing green algae. Trentepohlian algae are associated with one fifth of lichen species world … Continue reading
Posted in Green Algal Photobionts
Tagged Dothideomycetes, Eurotiomycetes, Lichen, Pyrenula, Trentepohliales
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