Ethnomycological Study of Chancah Veracruz, Quintana Roo, México
Abstract
Background: Until recently, the fungi of the Yucatán Peninsula were poorly studied. It is estimated that there may be around 14,000 species; however, in Quintana Roo, only 401 have been recorded. Furthermore, there are no ethnomycological studies that have documented their mycocultural diversity.
Objective: This study aims to contribute to the record, systematization and analysis of the ethnomycological knowledge of inhabitants of the Chancah Veracruz community in Quintana Roo.
Methods: Once the necessary permits were obtained from the local authorities, interviewees were selected using the qualitative snowball technique. Unstructured and semi-structured interviews were conducted with questions regarding mushroom local names, traditional classification, perceptions, ecological knowledge, and forms of use and management of mushrooms. Likewise, ethnomycological walks were carried out to collect fungal specimens. Specialized literature was used for determination.
Results and conclusions: The inhabitants of Chancah Veracruz recognize 10 species of wild mushrooms which have cultural significance. Most of these grow on lignicolous substrate and have a saprobic habit. A complex hierarchical classification system based particularly on sporome substrates was documented. Patterns in harvesting practices were observed in these neotropical areas.
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