Pleated inkcap mushroom recorded from Arunachal

Pleated inkcap mushroom recorded from Arunachal

NAHARLAGUN, 10 Jan: A small saprophytic mushroom, identified as Parasola plicatilis, (curtis) redhead, vilgalys and hopple – commonly known as pleated inkcap – was observed in the experimental farm of Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). The specimens were first noticed and collected by Assistant Chief Technical Officer Dr Tilling Tayo,and subject matter specialist Dr Deep […]

Arunachal: Rare Saprophytic Mushroom Found in Longding

LONGDING— A small saprophytic mushroom species, Parasola plicatilis—commonly known as the Pleated Inkcap—has been recorded for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, based on field observations made at the experimental farm of the ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longding. The specimens were initially observed and collected by Dr. Tilling Tayo, Assistant Chief Technical Officer (Animal Science), during routine field activities at the KVK farm. The…