Evolutionary radiations are one of the most striking processes biologists have studied in
islands. A radiation is often sparked by the appearance of ecological opportunity, which can …

Speciation in oceanic islands has attracted the interest of scientists since the 19th century.
One of the most striking evolutionary phenomena that can be studied in islands is adaptive …

Definition of lichens has evolved from bi (tri) partite associations to multi-species symbioses,
where bacteria would play essential roles. Besides, although soil bacterial communities are …

Lichens host highly diverse microbial communities, with bacteria being one of the most
explored groups in terms of their diversity and functioning. These bacteria could partly …

Bacterial communities colonize the surfaces of lichens in a biofilm‐like manner. The overall
structure of the bacterial communities harboured by the lichens shows similarities, in …

Background Recent evidence of specific bacterial communities extended the traditional
concept of fungal-algal lichen symbioses by a further organismal kingdom. Although …

The lichen symbiosis allows a self-sustained life under harsh environmental conditions, yet
symbiotic integrity can be affected by fungal parasites. Nothing is known about the impact of …

According to recent research, bacteria contribute as recurrent associates to the lichen
symbiosis. Yet, the variation of the microbiomes within species and across geographically …

Naturally occurring antagonists toward pathogens play an important role to avoid pathogen
outbreaks in ecosystems, and they can be applied as biocontrol agents for crops. Lichens …

Lichens are generally considered as mutualisms between fungi and green algae or
cyanobacteria. These partnerships allow light-exposed and long-living joint structures. The …