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African Rising: Mushroom Innovation In Sub-Saharan Africa
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Refugee-led initiatives in Uganda and Kenya are training thousands in low-cost mushroom cultivation, creating revenue streams through products ranging from oyster mushroom coffee to medicinal skincare African mushroom entrepreneurs challenge persistent misconceptions that fungi cannot be cultivated, demonstrating that mushroom farming offers faster income generation and better climate resilience than traditional crops With 1.5 bi
Dec 22, 2025


African Mushrooms: An Untapped Resource for Nutrition and Healthcare
Too long to read? Go for the highlights below. Over 480 mushroom species across 126 genera have been identified in Africa, yet...
Oct 2, 2025


Cures in Crisis: Vulnerable Fungal Species and their Role in Folk Medicine
On the banks of Yuta Tnoho two sacred beings meet, a red ñuhu and another golden ñuhu . As they converse, Quetzalcoatl, the feathered...
Jan 12, 2025


Ethnomycology: Rediscovering Traditional Uses of Fungi in Cultures Worldwide
When most people think of mushrooms, they likely picture common varieties like white button, portobello, or shiitake—staples found in...
Jan 12, 2025


Endemic Species of Fungus in Chile has Been Found After Being Lost to Science for 40 Years
The Big Puma Fungus (Austroomphaliaster nahuelbutensis), an enigmatic species of fungi that lives underground in Chile’s Nahuelbuta...
Jul 17, 2024
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