The need for conservation of fungal diversity has garnered more interest during recent times.Nagaland is a hilly state of north-eastern region in India with varied altitude and agro-climatic conditions.The state is ho...The need for conservation of fungal diversity has garnered more interest during recent times.Nagaland is a hilly state of north-eastern region in India with varied altitude and agro-climatic conditions.The state is home to a large number of wild fungi including popular edible varieties and has the potential role to improve the rural economy.The present study,concerns with a total number of 141 mushroom species belonging to 80 genera under 44 families of which 52 species are identified to be edible,10 species as poisonous and the remaining 79 mushrooms are found to be inedible.The rich mushroom wealth of the state is yet untapped so it is high time to study and explore this rich bioresource.This will create avenues for the local people to earn their livelihoods,and also create awareness for conservation and management of this bioresource.The database of wild mushrooms created in this study will help future researchers to make further in-depth study of the potential mushrooms available.Mushrooms are a boon to mankind and should be judiciously exploited for societal benefits across the globe.展开更多
文摘The need for conservation of fungal diversity has garnered more interest during recent times.Nagaland is a hilly state of north-eastern region in India with varied altitude and agro-climatic conditions.The state is home to a large number of wild fungi including popular edible varieties and has the potential role to improve the rural economy.The present study,concerns with a total number of 141 mushroom species belonging to 80 genera under 44 families of which 52 species are identified to be edible,10 species as poisonous and the remaining 79 mushrooms are found to be inedible.The rich mushroom wealth of the state is yet untapped so it is high time to study and explore this rich bioresource.This will create avenues for the local people to earn their livelihoods,and also create awareness for conservation and management of this bioresource.The database of wild mushrooms created in this study will help future researchers to make further in-depth study of the potential mushrooms available.Mushrooms are a boon to mankind and should be judiciously exploited for societal benefits across the globe.
