Survey of Mushroom Diversity in Forest of University of Phayao

Abstract

This survey research was aimed to study the diversity of mushroom species in the deciduous dipterocarp forest at University of Phayao, Phayao Province. It was also to study the morphological characteristics and the structural characteristics of the mushroom and to classify types of the mushroom; edible and inedible. It is expected that the results of the study would provide the nearby community and people living around the University of Prayao campus with knowledge about the wild mushroom. The data were collected between May and December 2018. It was found that there were 17 mushroom families and 41 species. Among 41 species, 28 were edible, 6 were inedible and 7 were unclassifiable. The data also show that the forest was quite fertile. In addition, many species of mushroom are considered beneficial to people living around the campus in terms of food and as another way to increase household income.