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<p>A comprehensive survey was conducted over 3 years (2022–2025) across Kangra, Mandi, and Hamirpur districts in Himachal Pradesh, North-Western Himalayas, to assess the diversity and distribution of macrofungi. A total of 119 specimens were collected from varied ecological niches, including forest litter, decaying wood, and soil substrates. Of these, 33 specimens were deposited at the Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan, with 7 receiving accession numbers. Identified taxa encompassed both edible species (e.g., <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i>, <i>Russula</i> spp., <i>Clitocybe nuda</i>, <i>Chroogomphus rutilus</i>) and non-edible taxa (e.g., <i>Trametes</i> spp., <i>Gymnopus</i> spp.), demonstrating significant taxonomic and functional diversity. The distribution patterns correlated with environmental variables such as altitude, temperature, and substrate composition. Edible species exhibited bioactive compounds including β-glucans and polysaccharides with noted immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties, emphasizing their medicinal and nutraceutical potential. Non-edible macrofungi contributed to ecosystem functions like organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling. This study provides essential baseline data on macrofungal biodiversity in the Himalayan region, emphasizing the need for molecular characterization and bioactivity profiling to harness their pharmaceutical and ecological benefits sustainably.</p>

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Diversity and distribution of macrofungi in North-Western Himalayan region

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年11月13日

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  • Deepika Sud,
  • Riya Dhiman,
  • Anshika Kashyap,
  • Sakshi Pathania

摘要

A comprehensive survey was conducted over 3 years (2022–2025) across Kangra, Mandi, and Hamirpur districts in Himachal Pradesh, North-Western Himalayas, to assess the diversity and distribution of macrofungi. A total of 119 specimens were collected from varied ecological niches, including forest litter, decaying wood, and soil substrates. Of these, 33 specimens were deposited at the Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan, with 7 receiving accession numbers. Identified taxa encompassed both edible species (e.g., Ganoderma lucidum, Russula spp., Clitocybe nuda, Chroogomphus rutilus) and non-edible taxa (e.g., Trametes spp., Gymnopus spp.), demonstrating significant taxonomic and functional diversity. The distribution patterns correlated with environmental variables such as altitude, temperature, and substrate composition. Edible species exhibited bioactive compounds including β-glucans and polysaccharides with noted immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties, emphasizing their medicinal and nutraceutical potential. Non-edible macrofungi contributed to ecosystem functions like organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling. This study provides essential baseline data on macrofungal biodiversity in the Himalayan region, emphasizing the need for molecular characterization and bioactivity profiling to harness their pharmaceutical and ecological benefits sustainably.