The chestnut (Castanea sativa) agro-ecosystem is of great social, economic and landscape
importance in NE Portugal. There are multiple resources associated with this crop, among …

Abstract Nationalization and Globalization Trends in the Wild Mushroom Commerce of Italy
with Emphasis on Porcini (Boletus edulis and Allied Species). This paper presents an …

Mushroom-forming fungi exhibit a tremendous variety of morphological, physiological and
behavioural traits. Though science had taken up the challenge to relate these traits to …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi are increasingly recognized as invasive species. Invasive
ectomycorrhizal fungi can be toxic to humans, may compete with native, edible or otherwise …

Wild edible mushrooms have been collected and consumed by human groups for centuries,
and today they represent a relevant source of food and income for many rural families …

Morel mushrooms are globally distributed, socially and economically important reproductive
structures produced by fungi of the genus Morchella. Morels are highly prized edible …

Terfezia arenaria is a desert truffle native to the Mediterranean Basin region, highly
appreciated for its nutritional and aromatic properties. Despite the increasing interest in this …

Agricultural land and forestlands can have multiple uses and generate multiple sources of
utility. Although landowners benefit from most of them, society can benefit from others …

The cultivation of Lactarius deliciosus (saffron milk cap) in New Zealand began in 2002
when fruiting bodies were produced in an Otago plantation of Pinus radiata seedlings …

Wild fungi play a critical role in forest ecosystems, and its recollection is a relevant economic
activity. Understanding fungal response to climate is necessary in order to predict future …