Microb Cell Fact May 2022 PMID 35534897

Lichen cell factories: methods for the isolation of photobiont and mycobiont partners for defined pure and co-cultivation.

Zakieh Zakeri, Stefan Junne, Fabia Jäger, Marcel Dostert, Volker Otte, Peter Neubauer

Mentions

31
Peak: 23 in Apr 2023
across 4 sources since May 2022

Extended reach

291,196
potential audience

Total likes

8,734

Video views

254,823

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May 2022 – Mar 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects strong interest and supportive attitudes towards the research, exemplified by comments like 'lichens: the mysterious love child' and mentions of symbiosis and biotechnological potential. The tone combines curiosity and admiration, particularly in references to lichens as a fascinating and complex biological system, demonstrating meaningful engagement and appreciation of the study’s significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions express support or positive acknowledgment of the research, highlighting its importance and potential applications.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and enthusiasm about lichen biology, symbiosis, and biotechnological implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific methods, such as spore discharge, and discuss the biological significance, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the study’s potential to advance biotechnological research and understanding of lichens, suggesting a moderate perceived influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores and compares different methods for isolating lichen fungi and photobionts to develop pure and coculture systems, which are important for biotechnological uses of lichens.
  • Spore discharge methods are the most efficient for isolating fungi, as spores are released quickly and germinate within a few days, with low contamination rates.
  • The research suggests that many lichen fungi can now be cultivated more easily and rapidly using these methods, paving the way for future controlled cultivation and biotechnological applications such as secondary metabolite production.]

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Journey to the Microcosmos
@JourneyToMicro · X

You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae teamed up with fungi to exchange food for protection producing a mysterious love child: Lichen. https://t.co/e1cdZkScuS https://t.co/aUBnMrBTyt

Apr 10, 2023 · 83 likes · 14 shares · 7,953 followers View post →
Sam
@sfsutcliffe.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Mar 26, 2025 · 3 likes View post →
attis
@tessellatedmachine.bsky.social · Bluesky

if you’ve ever loved me then you would watch this eleven minute video about lichen youtu.be/0GOgiJlHkcY?...

Dec 12, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
K‌ento MIYAZAWA
@lichen_ji117 · X

Lichen: The Mysterious Love Child of Fungi and Algae https://t.co/cn259tLzkr @YouTubeより

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 like · 1,198 followers View post →
bisho do licho purpurinha premium
@subjetividdfeia · X

Gosto desses https://t.co/jetPxcwtgy

Apr 27, 2023 · 1 like · 391 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Apr 10, 2023 · 10,332 followers View post →

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Sam
@sfsutcliffe.bsky.social · Bluesky

⚡

Mar 26, 2025 · 3 likes View post →
attis
@tessellatedmachine.bsky.social · Bluesky

if you’ve ever loved me then you would watch this eleven minute video about lichen youtu.be/0GOgiJlHkcY?...

Dec 12, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Kaai Tsuji
@iauqua · X

https://t.co/LApEEFEInq

Oct 28, 2023 · 444 followers View post →
Krupali
@Immyownreflecti · X

https://t.co/BtAz68vlTz

Sep 11, 2023 · 268 followers View post →
bisho do licho purpurinha premium
@subjetividdfeia · X

Gosto desses https://t.co/jetPxcwtgy

Apr 27, 2023 · 1 like · 391 followers View post →
Emily Hyde
@EmilyRaeHyde · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 24, 2023 · 14 shares · 78 followers View post →
Jacuzzi Frog - In the Soup!
@Typ0negative · X

Lichen: The Mysterious Love Child of Fungi and Algae https://t.co/Vc8nGZUXlC via @YouTube

Apr 23, 2023 · 2,801 followers View post →
Ivan Kwan
@Varanussalvator · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 18, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,420 followers View post →
K‌ento MIYAZAWA
@lichen_ji117 · X

Lichen: The Mysterious Love Child of Fungi and Algae https://t.co/cn259tLzkr @YouTubeより

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 like · 1,198 followers View post →
Eveblue
@nylevet · X

Lichen https://t.co/Vld2yf790r

Apr 12, 2023 · 111 followers View post →
RajashreeKhalap
@RajashreeKhalap · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 11, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,093 followers View post →
University of Pragmatic Entropy
@PragmaticArts · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 11, 2023 · 14 shares · 414 followers View post →
Mike
@Greenthumb891 · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 11, 2023 · 14 shares · 667 followers View post →
the chitinous scavenger
@SKULLHORNETS · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 11, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,616 followers View post →
Jade Regina Gofourth
@JedGofourth · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 11, 2023 · 14 shares · 661 followers View post →
zenoist.republican @anarchomorphist.bsky.social
@anarchomorphist · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 11, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,516 followers View post →
Dr Ellie Prime
@NotAPrimeNumber · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 655 followers View post →
piccolo_sun
@SunPiccolo · X

Lichen: The Mysterious Love Child of Fungi and Algae https://t.co/JvGw9i5uGz via @YouTube

Apr 10, 2023 · 30 followers View post →
Eveblue
@nylevet · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 111 followers View post →
Eduardo Rafael Galue Mozo
@EGalueMozo · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 1,532 followers View post →
Edwin Rodriguez
@ArthuRodd · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 396 followers View post →
O.Horvath
@OHorvath2 · X

RT @JourneyToMicro: You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae…

Apr 10, 2023 · 14 shares · 901 followers View post →
Journey to the Microcosmos
@JourneyToMicro · X

You should never underestimate cyanobacteria or algae, they'll just prove you wrong by finding a way. Like when algae teamed up with fungi to exchange food for protection producing a mysterious love child: Lichen. https://t.co/e1cdZkScuS https://t.co/aUBnMrBTyt

Apr 10, 2023 · 83 likes · 14 shares · 7,953 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Apr 10, 2023 · 10,332 followers View post →
Agnieszka—means "a spark”—
@AgnaeshMcKenni1 · X

Apr 10, 2023 · 186 followers View post →
S L Flynn
@SLFlynn4 · X

Dual organisms, like lichen, play a role in both #TheGrayGod and #UntitledScienceFictionProject. Symbiosis is cool. The jury is still out on SynBioSys. https://t.co/3sDgmYohle

Apr 10, 2023 · 9 followers View post →
Bio-PAT e.V.
@BioPATeV · X

New article on the efficient #isolation of #lichen symbionts in #Microbial cell factories / BioMedCentral - with a team of the chair of bioprocess engineering at @TUBerlin and Senckenberg Museum für Naturkunde Görlitz. Enjoy the paper

May 16, 2022 · 85 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Lichen cell factories: methods for the isolation of photobiont and mycobiont partners for defined pure and co-cultivation https://t.co/QGoEpZLrgR

May 11, 2022 · 1,104 followers View post →
Why haven't humans ever cultivated or selectively bred lichens? : r ...
Reddit

... article about cultivation: https://microbialcellfactories.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12934-022-01804-6 · mentorofminos. OP • 10mo ago.

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