Cyanogenesis in the Lichen Genus Dermatocarpon
Bergman DE and Ebinger JE. 1990. Cyanogenesis in the Lichen Genus Dermatocarpon. Castanea. 55(3):207-210
ABSTRACT: Population studies of Dermatocarpon miniatum (L.) Mann. from rock outcrops at Kankakee River State Park, Kankakee and Will counties, Illinois, show that this species is polymorphic for cyanide production. Of the nine populations examined, all in- dividuals from six were 100% strongly cyanogenic while in the remaining populations 67% to 97% of the individuals were cyanogenic. Specimens of D. fluviatile (G. Web.) Th. Fr. were occasionally found to be weakly cyanogenic.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Bergman, Daniel; Ebinger, John
- Units
- BLRI
- Keywords
- APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, BLRI, Blue Ridge Parkway, cyanogenisis, Dermatocarpon fluviatile, lichens, Peaks of Otter, rock outcrops, SER, Southeast Region