Survivability of the lichen Xanthoria parietina in simulated Martian environmental conditions

C Lorenz, E Bianchi, G Poggiali, G Alemanno… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Xanthoria parietina (L.) Th. Fr. is a widely spread foliose lichen showing high
tolerance against UV-radiation thanks to parietin, a secondary lichen substance. We …

Parietin, the Vibrant Natural Dye in Xanthoria parietina

M Mendili, A Khadhri, F Sabatini, I Degano… - Chemistry & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The use of natural dyes in several areas is regulated by current European and non‐
European legislation, due to various problems with synthetic dyes. The analysis revealed …

Biotechnology under extreme conditions: lichens after extreme UVB radiation and extreme temperatures produce large amounts of hydrogen

A Kyriatzi, G Tzivras, S Pirintsos, K Kotzabasis - Journal of Biotechnology, 2021 - Elsevier
The present study demonstrates biotechnological applications of the lichen Pleurosticta
acetabulum, specifically the production of large amounts of hydrogen even after the lichen …