Collection and Use of Wild Edible Fungi in Nepal

Christensen, Morten; Bhattarai, Suman; Devkota, Shiva; Larsen, Helle Overgaard

doi:10.1007/s12231-007-9000-9

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“…Macrofungi are the members of ascomycetes and basidiomycetes with large, easily observed spore-bearing structures (Mueller et al 2007) and also considered as one of the high-value non-timber forest resources (Wang and Hall 2004). Among 1021 species of macrofungi (Ascomycetes – 147 species, Basidiomycetes – 874 species) found in Nepal (Adhikari 2012), 228 species have food value (Christensen et al 2008), while 73 species are medicinal and 65 species poisonous (Adhikari 2009). …”

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Macrofungal diversity in community-managed sal (Shorea robusta) forests in central Nepal

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Macrofungi constitute a group of the high-value forest resources worldwide. In this paper, we report species richness and composition of the macrofungi in sal (Shorea robusta) forests of mid-hill central Nepal, which were managed for 4–29 years by the local communities. The sal forests were rich in macrofungi (115 species) with Polyporaceae being the largest family followed by Clavariaceae. Saprotrophic fungi were more common than mycorrhizal species. The proportion of mycorrhiza was <40% of the total macrofungi species which might have indicated the deteriorated condition of the forests before the initiation of conservation management. However, the proportion of mycorrhizal species was slightly higher in the forests managed for >10 years than in the forests managed for short period. The species richness increased with increasing canopy and litter cover. Since silvicultural activities and resource utilization often have negative impacts to macrofungal diversity, these activities need to be optimized to keep balance between forest management and biodiversity conservation.

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“…So far 812 mushroom species have been identified (Adhikari 2009). Of them, 228 edible (Christensen et al 2008), 66 poisonous (Pandey 2008, Adhikari 2009) and 75 medicinal species (Adhikari 2009) have been reported. The investigation on mushrooms of Nepal started since the contribution of (Lloyd 1808, Berkeley 1838, since then several papers have been published and several botanical investigations have been done.…”

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Mycodiversity at Sankarnagar Community Forest, Rupandehi Distri

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Budhathoki

2013

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology

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This investigation explored the diversity of higher fungi with their identification, documentation and utilization. The study area covered 549 ha, which lies within a narrow limit of altitude between 165 and 200 masl, in tropical deciduous riverine forest. Amanita chepangiana, A. pantherina, Macrolepiota fuliginosa, M. rhacodes, Russula emetica, R. foetens, R. nigricans, Scleroderma citrinum, S, bovista, Termitomyces clypeatus and T. eurhizeus were found to be dominant. The collected samples represented 29 species of Basidiomycetes belonging to 7 orders, 18 families and 25 genera. The dried specimens housed at Tribhuvan University Central Herbarium (TUCH), Kirtipur, Kathmandu. The mycoelements prevailing in this area need sustainable conservation and utilization.

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“…Ninguno de los campesinos ha sufrido intoxicaciones ni conocen casos que hayan ocurrido en la zona, lo cual es destacable, ya que no es inusual encontrar casos de intoxicación accidental en las comunidades alrededor del mundo que consumen y recolectan hongos habitualmente (Montoya et al, 1998;Barron, 1999;García, 2004;Christensen et al, 2008).…”

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Hongos útiles y tóxicos según los yuyeros de La Paz y Loma Bola (Valle de Traslasierra, Córdoba, Argentina)

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Robledo³

2018

Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot.

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Summary: Useful and toxic fungi according to the "yuyeros" of La Paz and Loma Bola (Valle de Traslasierra, Córdoba, Argentina). The importance of macrofungi -in both, practical and symbolic termsamong the different cultures can be appreciated in elements of their traditional art, mythology or material culture, and in the diversity of uses that they have; besides, they constitute an important source of monetary income and food for many families all over the world. In Argentina, and particularly in the province of Córdoba, published ethnomycological data are scarce and fragmentary. In order to contribute to reverse this situation, a qualitative ethnomycological research was carried out among Criollo peasants of the towns of La Paz and Loma Bola (Córdoba). Data were obtained through open interviews, the "walks-throughthe-environment" technique, gathering of fungi and participant observation. Thirty one species were studied; 12 of them are used for one or more purposes, and 10 have some level of toxicity, according to the interviewees. A detailed description and analysis of the knowledge and uses of medicinal, ornamental, veterinary, dyeing and food species is presented. Vernacular knowledge allows people to discern among toxic and food species. The analysis of the results suggests that fungi are relevant for local peasants, and highlight the necessity and importance of the recovery and conservation of native forests of Córdoba.Key words: Ethnobiology, mycology, ethnomycology, traditional knowledge, lichens, mushrooms, macrofungi.Resumen: La relevancia práctica y simbólica que poseen los macrohongos en las distintas culturas se aprecia en elementos del arte tradicional, la mitología o la cultura material y en la diversidad de aplicaciones que poseen; constituyen además una importante fuente de ingresos y alimento para numerosas familias a nivel mundial. En Argentina, y particularmente en Córdoba, los datos etnomicológicos disponibles son escasos y fragmentarios. Para contribuir a revertir esta situación, se realizó una investigación etnomicológica con campesinos criollos de los poblados cordobeses de La Paz y Loma Bola. Se trabajó con un enfoque cualitativo; los datos se recopilaron mediante entrevistas abiertas, recorridos por el entorno con recolección de material de referencia y observación participante. Se estudiaron 32 especies fúngicas, de las cuales 12 poseen algún uso práctico y 11 algún grado de toxicidad, según los entrevistados. Se describen y analizan pormenores de conocimientos y usos de especies medicinales, ornamentales, tintóreas, alimenticias y veterinarias. Los saberes vernáculos permiten a la gente discernir entre especies tóxicas y alimenticias con certeza. El análisis de los resultados indica que los hongos son relevantes para los campesinos y resaltan la necesidad e importancia de la conservación y recuperación del bosque chaqueño serrano cordobés.

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Collection and Use of Wild Edible Fungi in Nepal

Cited by 58 publications

References 15 publications

Macrofungal diversity in community-managed sal (Shorea robusta) forests in central Nepal

Macrofungal diversity in community-managed sal (Shorea robusta) forests in central Nepal

Mycodiversity at Sankarnagar Community Forest, Rupandehi Distri

Hongos útiles y tóxicos según los yuyeros de La Paz y Loma Bola (Valle de Traslasierra, Córdoba, Argentina)

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