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Wild strains of native species of edible/medicinal mushrooms for the development of the assortment cultivated in Romania: a review
Article number
1439_4
Pages
21 – 28
Language
English
Abstract
Hundreds of species of edible and medicinal macromycetes within the communities that make up the mycobiota of terrestrial ecosystems have been known and appreciated since ancient times for their nutritious, gastronomic and/or therapeutic qualities.
They constitute an important genetic resource that must be known, protected and used by us and future generations.
Many of them have been domesticated and are cultivated based on eco-efficient biotechnologies, through which biological recycling of agro-forestry lignocellulosic by-products/waste or from the food, textile, paper industry, etc. is made.
The present study is a synthesis of numerous specialized papers on the importance and usefulness of mycelial isolates from wild edible and medicinal macromycetes species harvested from different geographical areas, including Romania.
The enrichment of the collection with these new genetic sources of fungal biodiversity and their multiplication in vitro are the first steps in the process of diversifying the assortment of cultivated mushrooms.
It is further necessary that this valuable genetic resource be scientifically studied, evaluated and preserved so that it can be used at any time for the development of the edible and medicinal mushroom industry or for other uses.
They constitute an important genetic resource that must be known, protected and used by us and future generations.
Many of them have been domesticated and are cultivated based on eco-efficient biotechnologies, through which biological recycling of agro-forestry lignocellulosic by-products/waste or from the food, textile, paper industry, etc. is made.
The present study is a synthesis of numerous specialized papers on the importance and usefulness of mycelial isolates from wild edible and medicinal macromycetes species harvested from different geographical areas, including Romania.
The enrichment of the collection with these new genetic sources of fungal biodiversity and their multiplication in vitro are the first steps in the process of diversifying the assortment of cultivated mushrooms.
It is further necessary that this valuable genetic resource be scientifically studied, evaluated and preserved so that it can be used at any time for the development of the edible and medicinal mushroom industry or for other uses.
Authors
A.V. Zăgrean, I.C. Rusu, G. Șovărel
Keywords
macromycetes, wild strains, mycelial isolates, genetic resource
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