Lange, O. L./ Green, T. G. A. 2006: Nocturnal respiration of lichens in their natural habitat is not affected by preceding diurnal net photosynthesis. - Oecologia148: 396-404. [RLL List # 204 / Rec.# 28913] Keywords: RESPIRATION/ CARBON BALANCE/ PHOTOSYNTHESIS/ LECANORA MURALIS/ CLADONIA/ COLLEMA/ SOIL CRUSTS/ DARK RESPIRATION
Abstract: [Studies using Lecanora muralis, Cladonia convoluta, and Collema cristatum. "Overall it is concluded that no substrate-driven dependency of DR [dark respiration] on preceding NP [net photosynthesis] under natural conditions could be recognised. The periods of desiccation that often occur between the NP and following DR as well as the wide range of combinations of conditions would certainly contribute to this lack of relationship."