Morphological and microscopic study of some Wild Fungal Species of the Genus Agaricus Widespread in Syria

Abstract

Located within the framework of Syria's biodiversity and ecology, this study is a comprehensive and new survey of Agaricus genus, which is related to Basidiomycetes, in many areas of western Homs rural villages. These areas differ in their altitude above sea level, prevailing soil, moisture, and heat.

This study lasted two years (2021 and 2022), with samples collected through regular field tours depending on the growth and fruiting periods of these fungi. The fungal species studied are classified according to many global classification keys, which are mainly based on morphological and microscopic studies.

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The study revealed that studied areas are characterized by the existence of a distinctive and rich fungal diversity. The survey resulted in identifying 7 isolations all belonging to the Bivelares section and the Agaricus genus. The vast majority of these fungi grow in areas from sea level to an altitude (472-582 m) above sea level. The emergence of the vast majority of the studied species concentrated in months (November, December, January). This is the first time this genus has been studied morphologically and microscopically in these Syrian areas.