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Mountains and mushrooms: adaptations and altitudinal distribution
Mountains and mushrooms: adaptations and altitudinal distribution
The mountain environment represents one of the most fascinating and complex ecosystems for the study of mycology. As altitude increases, fungi develop unique adaptation strategies to survive extreme conditions: cold temperatures, wind, intense UV radiation, and nutrient-poor substrates. Let's discover together what...
Italian laws: a guide to mushroom picking. What's allowed and what's not
Italian laws: a guide to mushroom picking. What's allowed and what's not
Mycologists, beware! What seems like a harmless stroll through the woods with a basket in hand can turn into a legal nightmare if you're unfamiliar with the Italian laws governing mushroom picking. In this definitive guide to picking, we'll guide you through the regulatory maze that governs this activity.
Nighttime Mushroom Foraging: Yes or No? Benefits and Risks
Nighttime Mushroom Foraging: Yes or No? Benefits and Risks
Walking in the woods at night with only the moonlight, the rustling of leaves underfoot and that unique emotion when the flashlight suddenly illuminates a circle of perfect prignoli... Night mushroom hunting is an experience that deeply divides the mycological community.