Open AccessLichens Uses Surprising Uses of Lichens that Improve Human Life
Author(s) -
Elkhateeb WA,
Dina E. El-Ghwas,
Daba GM
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of biomedical research and environmental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2766-2276
DOI - 10.37871/jbres1420
Subject(s) - lichen , geography , ecology , environmental science , biology
Lichens are rich in nutrients and in biologically active compounds that belong to different chemical classes. The abilities of different members of Lichens have encouraged researchers to investigate further applications of these Lichens in fields other than the food acnd pharmaceutical industries. In this review, some of the unusual current and potential applications of Lichens are described.