Kappen, L/ Lange, OL/ Schulze, ED/ Evenari, M/ Buschbom, U 1979: Ecolphysiological investigations on lichens of the Negev Desert. VI. Annual course of photosynthetic production of Ramalina maciformis (Del.) Bory. - Flora168: 85-108. [RLL List # 103-49 / Rec.# 9773] Keywords: ECOPHYSIOLOGY/ WATER RELATIONS/ NEGEV/ DESERT/ ISRAEL/ DEW
Abstract: 11 figures. 4 tables. [In addition to considerable data presented on gas exchange in relation to light, temperature and water content, the authors conclude that, "The existence of many lichens in the Negev is only possible because of the high frequency and regularity of dew-falls."]