Mushrooms of Durango: Hidden Diversity and Emerging Biotechnological Potential
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https://doi.org/10.59741/agraria.v23i1.716Keywords:
edible mushrooms, ethnomycology, fungal diversityAbstract
Fungi are highly diverse organisms that perform essential funtions in ecosystems, such as decomposing organic matter and forming symbiotic associations. In Mexico, there are an estimated 200,000 species, although only a small fraction has been documented. In Durango, despite the scarcity of studies, 757 species have been recorded, especially in municipalities such Pueblo Nuevo and Poanas, where edible, toxic and potentially medicinal fungi have been identified. The Traditional consumption of fungi is an important part of the local culture, particularly among the Tepehuanos del Sur, who use various species in ancestral culinary preparations. In addition to their cultural relevance, mushrooms are notable for their nutritional values, as they contain essential amino acid, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. They also contain bioactive compounds, such as b-glucans and terpenoids, with therapeutic properties. This combination of diversity, tradition, and biotechnological potential makes Durango´´´s mushrooms a resource with vast opportunities for exploitation.
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