Traditional knowledge of fungi in western Honduras

Authors

  • Elia Sarmiento Escuela de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, UNAH
  • Gustavo Fontecha Escuela de Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias, UNAH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/rct.v0i13.1710

Keywords:

fungi toxins, etno-mycology, fungi diversity, eatable fungi

Abstract

The fungi are the eukaryotic living organisms which are most diverse and abundant in the planet, after the insects. Besides their diversity, the fungi are relevant for their cultural utilization in the whole world. This study had the intention to rescue and validate the traditional practices brought from the uses and forms of utilization of the fungi by the inhabitants of the communities located in the west of Honduras. The method of participant observation was used, and it included direct observation, surveys, interviews, statements of life to determine the ecology, identification of the toxic and eatable species, forms of preparation, forms of preservation, distribution, abundance and other uses, origin, morphology, distribution and transmission of knowledge; to conclude the study with the zone's fungi taxonomy based upon classic and molecular methods. For the first time, this study describes the species of most used fungi in the west of Honduras, and the knowledge the communities possess in this matter.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5377/rct.v0i13.1710

Revista Ciencia y Tecnología, No. 13, diciembre 2013: 19-29

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Published

2015-01-06

How to Cite

Sarmiento, E. and Fontecha, G. (2015) “Traditional knowledge of fungi in western Honduras”, Jornual of Science and Technology, (13), pp. 19–29. doi: 10.5377/rct.v0i13.1710.

Issue

Número 13, Diciembre 2013

Section

Diversity Theme

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