Zusammensetzung und Aufbau von Mehrbiotensystemen bei lichenisierten Ascomyceten
DFG RA 731/3-1
From 01/2000 to 03/2001Principal Investigator: Gerhard Rambold
Staff: Derek Peršoh
Gerhard Rambold and Derek Peršoh have collaborated on research focusing on fungi associated with lichens, particularly within the Letharietum vulpinae community. Their work has provided insights into the diversity and seasonal dynamics of these fungal communities. In their 2011 study titled Lichen-associated fungi of the Letharietum vulpinae, Peršoh and Rambold investigated the fungal species associated with the lichen Letharia vulpina. They employed molecular techniques to identify a diverse array of fungal taxa residing within the lichen thalli, highlighting the complex nature of lichen-associated fungal communities. Building upon this, in 2014, Andreas Beck, Derek Peršoh, and Gerhard Rambold published a study titled First evidence for seasonal fluctuations in lichen- and bark-colonising fungal communities. This research provided the first evidence of seasonal variations in fungal communities colonizing both lichens and tree bark, suggesting that these communities are dynamic and influenced by seasonal environmental factors. These collaborative efforts have significantly advanced the understanding of the intricate relationships between lichens and their associated fungal communities, shedding light on their diversity and the factors influencing their composition over time.