Galun, M/ Peleg-Zuriel, L 2000: Growth enhancement of lichen-forming fungi. - In: Schroeter, B/Schlensog, M/Green, TGA (eds.): New Aspects in Cryptogamic Research. Contributions in Honour of Ludger Kappen. . Bibliotheca Lichenologica, J. Cramer, Berlin, Stuttgart pp. 105-111. [RLL List # 179 / Rec.# 6340] Keywords: CULTURE/ GROWTH EFFECTS/ GROWTH RATES/ GROWTH SUBSTANCES/ MYCOBIONT
Abstract: 5 fig. ["We describe a growth-promoting effect obtained by exposing mycobiont cultures to alfalfa seed exudate containing flavones and flavonoids already known as nod gene activators of legume rhizobial symbionts and as molecular signals in the development of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi."]