Environmental, reproductive, and nutrient drivers of three-dimensional growth in the forest lichen Lobaria pulmonaria
Yngvar Gauslaa · 2026
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Description
Yngvar Gauslaa reanalysed growth of a forest lichen in a 2026 integrative paper. The lichen, Lobaria pulmonaria, had been transplanted in pristine North American forests in past studies. Growth was measured in three dimensions: area spread, mass gain, thickening, and reproductive investment across varied settings.
Statistical selection found growth varied greatly even within a single lichen body. Reproduction traded off against growth. Bark acidity, elevation, light, and phosphorus all shaped results. Light often limited growth inside forests, while too much openness bleached the lichen and cut growth. Added phosphorus thickened the body without reliably raising area or mass, showing this lichen's narrow habitat needs.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Yngvar Gauslaa |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 45 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |