Richardson, DHS/ Hill, DJ/ Smith, DC 1968: Lichen physiology. XI. The role of the alga in determining the pattern of carbohydrate movement between lichen symbionts. - New Phytol.67: 469-486. [RLL List # 70 / Rec.# 15571] Keywords: PHYSIOLOGY/ CARBOHYDRATE TRANSFER/ MYCOBIONT/ PHYCOBIONT/ POLYOLS
Abstract: 5 fig. 10 tab. ["The identity of the carbohydrate moving between the symbionts of a lichen depends on the genus of alga present." The Chlorophyceae contribute polyols, the Cyanophyceae contribute glucose.]