Agricultural and Biological Sciences
3 years ago

Shade lichens adapt to darkness faster for optimal light usage.

The Lichenologist
Shade lichens are characterized by rapid relaxation of non-photochemical quenching on transition to darkness
Richard P. Beckett, F. V. Minibayeva, Kwanele W. G. Mkhize

Paper Summary

Shade lichens relax their light protection faster in the dark compared to sun lichens. This helps them use light more efficiently in changing environments.

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