Fungal Diversity in the Semi-Arid Climate of the Cunene Region, Angola

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Yusniel Dago-Dueñas
Juan Miguel Valdés-Placeres
Yoerlandy Santana-Baños
Christopher Oswaldo Paredes-Ulloa
Aires Alberto do Espírito Santo-Hitotel

Abstract

This study presents a morphological analysis of fungi collected in the Cunene region of Angola, with the aim of identifying fungal diversity in Cunene ecosystems. Specimens were collected in different habitats during the 2024 rainy season. The fungi were identified using traditional morphological techniques, taking into account the following morphological characteristics: cap shape, stem type, gill type, color, and mushroom odor. A total of 7 species belonging to 7 families were identified, highlighting the presence of genera such as Chlorophyllum, Psathyrella, Ganoderma, Conocybe, Pleurotus and Candolleomyces. This work provides a basis for future ecological and taxonomic studies in the region, as well as for the conservation of fungal biodiversity in Angola.

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Dago-Dueñas, Y., Valdés-Placeres, J. M., Santana-Baños, Y., Paredes-Ulloa, C. O., & do Espírito Santo-Hitotel, A. A. (2025). Fungal Diversity in the Semi-Arid Climate of the Cunene Region, Angola. Ingeniería Agrícola, 15, https://cu-id.com/2284/v15e33. Retrieved from https://revistas.unah.edu.cu/index.php/IAgric/article/view/2191
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