The role of silicon (Si) in alleviating biotic as well as abiotic stresses is well known. However,
the potential of silicon nanoparticle (SiNP) in regulating abiotic stress and associated …

An analysis of data from experimental studies investigating the effect of powdered thalli,
extracts and secondary metabolites from 25 lichen species on the growth dynamics of the …

Lichens have great potential as food, functional food additives or flavourings. The presence
of specific substances with multiple biological activities is one of the characteristics of …

A meta-analysis of literature data with statistical analysis concerning the effect of lichen
substances on the inhibition of 10 yeast species (Candida albicans, C. dubliniensis, C …

Differential physiological and biochemical responses of two Vigna spp. ie Vigna mungo (L.)
and Vigna acontifolia (Jacq.) seedlings exposed to enhanced ultraviolet-B (ambient+ …

Usnic acid and atranorin are known as both sunscreen substances in natural lichen
population and cytotoxic substances on human cell lines. Both substances were isolated …

The increasing incidence of dermatological diseases prompts the search for new natural
methods of treatments, and lichens, with their special symbiotic structure, are a little-known …

The objective of this study is to investigate whether pre-treatment (priming) of chlorophyll
precursor 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) assumes a huge part in moderating harms caused by …

Lichens are symbiotic organisms that are very sensitive to heavy metal pollution. However,
there is little evidence of how heavy metal pollution affects the physiological status …

Secondary metabolites are the bioactive compounds of plants which are synthesized during
primary metabolism, have no role in the development process but are needed for defense …