Parietin
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parietin-306-16224045
title:
Parietin
text:
Parietin is the predominant cortical pigment of lichens in the genus Caloplaca, a secondary product of the lichen Xanthoria parietina, and a pigment found in the roots of curled dock. It has an orange-yellow color and absorbs blue light. It is also known as physcion. It has also been shown to protect lichens against UV-B light, at high altitudes in alpine regions. The UV-B light stimulates production of parietin and the parietin protects the lichens from damage. Lichens in arctic regions such as
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description:
Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parietin
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date modified:
2023-10-11T22:11:56Z
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