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What is phaeophytization in lichens?Explain.  
Asked by ishu441silna | 20 Nov, 2018, 03:04: AM
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Phaeophytization is a reliable bio-indicator of the total environmental stress. This process causes the formation of a compound called phaeophytin which is one of the breakdown products of chlorophyll. It remains pigmented but is not active in photosynthesis. Thus, the process of phaeophytization reduces the photosynthetic capability of plants. 

Answered by Sheetal Kolte | 20 Nov, 2018, 11:55: AM

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