Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen

Ashoke Kumar Das , Ajay Sharma , Deepika Kathuria , Mohammad Javed Ansari , Garima Bhardwaj 지음

Wiley 2024년 06월 04일 출간

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Understand the properties and applications of one of the world’s most ubiquitous flora Lichen is a single entity comprising two or more organisms—most typically algae and fungus—in a symbiotic relationship. It is one of the planet’s most abundant categories of flora, with over 25,000 known species across all regions of the globe. Lichens’ status as a rich source of bioactive metabolites and phytochemicals, as well as their potential as bio-indicators, has given them an increasingly prominent role in modern research into medicine, cosmetics, food, and more. Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen provides a comprehensive overview of these bountiful flora and their properties. It provides not only in-depth analysis of lichen physiology and ecology, but also a thorough survey of their modern and growing applications. It provides all the tools readers need to domesticate lichen and bring their properties to bear on some of humanity’s most intractable scientific problems. Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen readers will also find: Applications of lichen in fields ranging from food to cosmetics to nanoscience and beyond Detailed discussion of topics including lichen as habitats for other organisms, lichens as anticancer drugs, antimicrobial properties of lichen, and many more Detailed discussion on key bioactive compounds from lichens Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen is ideal for scientists and researchers in ethnobotany, pharmacology, chemistry, and biology, as well as teachers and students with an interest in biologically important lichens.

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List of Contributors xv Preface xix 1 Overview of Lichen 1Ashoke Kumar Das, Subrata Sarkar, and Papori Devi 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Distribution 2 1.3 Morphology and Anatomy 4 1.4 Reproduction 5 1.5 Lichen Phytochemicals 6 1.6 Economic Importance 7 1.7 Conservation 7 1.8 Conclusion 8 2 The Biology of Lichen 13Ludmilla Fitri Untari 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Lichen Life Form 14 2.3 The Internal Structure of Lichen 16 2.4 Reproduction of Lichen 16 2.5 Lichen Substrates 18 3 Taxonomy of Lichen 21Darshita Sinha, Munmi Borkataky, Bhaben Chowardhara, and Ratul Nath 3.1 Introduction 21 3.2 Identification of Lichen 22 3.3 Nomenclature of Lichen 25 3.4 Classification of Lichen 26 3.5 Phylogeny of Lichen 29 3.6 Molecular Taxonomy of Lichens 30 3.7 Therapeutic and Commercial Values of Lichen 31 3.8 Conclusion 31 4 Lichen as Habitats for Other Organisms 39Ludmilla Fitri Untari 4.1 Introduction 39 4.2 Lichens as Habitat 39 4.3 Benefits of Living in Lichens 45 4.4 Importance of Lichen for Biodiversity 45 4.5 Threats to Lichen Habitats 46 4.6 Conclusion 46 5 Ecology of Lichen 49Tridip Boruah, Krity Dulal, and Puja Namo Das 5.1 Introduction 49 5.2 Ecological Habitats 50 5.3 Ecological Factors for Lichen Development 52 5.4 Adaptations of Lichen 57 5.5 Lichens in Extreme Habitat 60 5.6 Conclusion and Future Prospects 64 6 Physiology of Lichen 71Farishta Yasmin and Rosni Jabin 6.1 Introduction 71 6.2 Physiological Interaction 73 6.3 Metabolism 73 6.4 Physiological Peculiarities 74 6.5 Conclusion 77 7 Lichen as Pioneer of Natural Ecosystem 81

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저자(글) Ashoke Kumar Das

저자(글) Ajay Sharma

저자(글) Deepika Kathuria

저자(글) Mohammad Javed Ansari

저자(글) Garima Bhardwaj

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