Hayward, GC/ Hayward, BW 1981: Effect of moisture content on nitrogen fixation in the intertidal lichen, Lichina confinis. - Tane, Journal of the Auckland University Field Culb27: 201-205. [RLL List # 116-45 / Rec.# 8144] Keywords: NEW ZEALAND/ LICHINA/ NITROGEN FIXATION/ WATER RELATIONS/ NITROGENASE/ ENZYME
Abstract: 2 figures. ["Experiments indicate that the rate of nitrogenase activity is maximal when the lichen thallus is 70-100% saturated with moisture and that below this level, as the thallus dries out, the rate rapidly decreases."]