Plant Hormones Promote Growth in Lichen-Forming Fungi

The effect of plant hormones on the growth of lichen-forming fungi (LFF) was evaluated. The use of 2,3,5-triiodobenzoic acid and indole-3-butyric acid resulted in a 99% and 57% increase in dry weight of the lichen-forming fungus Nephromopsis ornata. The results suggest that some plant hormones can b...

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Main Authors: Wang, Xin Yu, Wei, Xin Li, Luo, Heng, Kim, Jung A, Jeon, Hae Sook, Koh, Young Jin, Hur, Jae-Seoun
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Mycology 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3741542/