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Area of Science:

  • Symbiotic microbiology
  • Mycology
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Lichens are traditionally viewed as dual symbiosis between fungi and algae/cyanobacteria.
  • Recent research reveals significant bacterial communities associated with lichens.
  • These findings challenge the classical dual symbiosis model.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on bacterial associations in lichens.
  • To explore the functional roles of bacterial microbiomes in lichen meta-organisms.
  • To propose lichens as a model for studying multi-species symbiosis.

Main Methods:

  • Multi-omics approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, etc.) to study lichen-associated bacteria.
  • Analysis of bacterial community structure and function.
  • Investigating the influence of environmental factors on bacterial microbiome composition.

Main Results:

  • Bacterial communities are integral to lichen meta-organisms, contributing functionally.
  • Lichen thallus structure may have evolved to harbor bacterial symbionts.
  • Environmental factors and ecological niches significantly influence bacterial microbiome composition.

Conclusions:

  • Lichens represent complex multi-species symbiotic systems.
  • Bacterial symbionts play vital, diverse roles in lichen biology and ecology.
  • Lichens are excellent models for studying multi-species symbiosis with modern omics tools.