Reproduction in Lichens | Botany

In this article we will discuss about the vegetative, asexual and sexual methods of reproduction in lichens. Vegetative Reproduction: (a) By Fragmentation. Death and decay of older parts of the thallus produce smaller pieces which give rise to new thallus. Sometimes the broken pieces (fragments) develop into new thalli, provided they contain both the algal and fungal components. (b) By [...]