In order to evaluate the metal resistance or sensitivity of lichen species and improve the
bioindication scales, we studied lichens collected in eight plottings in French and Swiss …

The presence or absence of lichens serves as an indicator of the condition of an ecosystem
and the degree to which it is contaminated by various agents, such as agrochemicals and …

Caribou, which rely on lichens as forage, are a dietary source of monomethylmercury
(MMHg) to many of Canada's Arctic Aboriginal people. However, little is understood about …

Environmental pollution, especially from coal-based thermal power plants, poses significant
risks to human respiratory health and the environment. This study evaluates the diversity of …

Natural processes and anthropogenic activities have contaminated the environmental
components and imposed hazardous conditions for the environment and human health …

Microalgae are unicellular microorganisms with unique features and can be used as
indicators for air pollutants. Microalgae have been found to withstand the negative effects of …

The isotope biogeochemistry of bioindicators has widely demonstrated its added value in
environmental issues by allowing to precisely identify sources of contamination. Most of the …

Samples of one lichen species, Parmotrema crinitum, and one bromeliad species, Tillandsia
usneoides, were collected in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at four sites differently …

The quality of the surrounding environment significantly impacts lichen diversity and
composition, but crustose lichens, particularly those in disturbed environments, can persist …

Lichens are symbiotic organisms, originated by mutualistic associations of heterotrophic
fungi (mycobiont), photosynthetic partners (photobionts) which can be either cyanobacteria …