Book ID: 113565
Joshi, M., P. Bhargava, M. Bhatt, S. Kadri, M. Shri, and C. G. Joshi
Mushrooms of Gujarat. 2021. (Fungal Diversity Research Series). 82 col. figs. XVII, 134 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
This edited book covers over 200 mushrooms with detailed profiles of all the species. Each profile includes information on macro-morphology, molecular characterization, application and a color photograph of the same. Gujarat mushrooms gives a complete idea of mushrooms found in Gujarat, there morphological identification, molecular barcoding and documented applications.
Data presented on mushrooms spans collections of three consecutive years. The collected mushrooms were identified morphologically as well as at the molecular level using ITS as a marker. 942 specimens covering 316 species were submitted to BOLD. Of these the macrofungal diversity covered around 200 species. Some of the collected mushrooms were not only edible but were found to have nutraceutical as well as industrial value.