I. Kranner, R. Beckett, A. Varma (Eds.) Protocols in Culturing, , Ecophysiology and Use in Biomonitoring

Series: Springer Lab Manuals

▶ First book presenting well-tested protocols appropriate to study , which are extremly difficult to culture ▶ Detailed step-by-step protocols, including troubleshooting sections and many hints and comments from the authors ▶ A glossary explains the special terms used in lichenology

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