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Walking through the Matese woods at dawn, when the morning mist still shrouds the treetops and the scent of moss and humus fills the lungs, is an experience every mushroom hunter should try at least once in their lifetime. This mountain range, a veritable treasure trove of biodiversity between Campania and Molise, represents one of the last bastions of Italian wilderness where the mycological tradition has been passed down for generations.

In an era of increasing industrialization, mushrooms are emerging as sensitive bioindicators of soil health. This article, based on 127 scientific studies and 9 global databases, reveals how lead, dioxins, and radionuclides accumulate in fruiting bodies, with unprecedented data on toxicity thresholds for consumers. Let's explore this fascinating and worrying phenomenon together.

Forest cultivation of lignicolous mushrooms is a complex biological system that requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating microbiology, forest ecology, and process engineering. This treatise systematically analyzes the growth parameters of 10 commercially valuable species...