Unveiling the Mushrooms Diversity of Lumle, Nepal, in a High-Precipitation Environment

Shiva Devkota

doi:10.15468/snzkwv

Unveiling the Mushrooms Diversity of Lumle, Nepal, in a High-Precipitation Environment

Citation

Devkota S (2023). Unveiling the Mushrooms Diversity of Lumle, Nepal, in a High-Precipitation Environment. Version 1.1. Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS). Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/snzkwv accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-12.

Description

In 2005, Shiva Devkota successfully completed a dissertation at the Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, as a requirement for earning a Master of Science in Botany (MSC Botany). This dissertation, titled "Mushroom Diversity in the Lumle (Kaski) Area and a Study of Clavariales in the Lumle Region and the Vicinity of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal," is available for reference at this link: https://lib.icimod.org/record/333. The dataset presented here is a product of Shiva Devkota's research, which was primarily focused on the systematic examination of mushrooms within the Lumle Village Development Committee (VDC), which is currently known as Annapurna Rural Municipality. This study area is situated in Nepal's meso-thermal zone. Despite its elevated location and exposure to cold winds from the snow-covered Annapurna range, it consistently maintains a humid-temperate microclimate. Lumle is renowned for its substantial annual rainfall, with precipitation levels ranging from 5000 mm to 6000 mm, predominantly occurring between June and September, spanning four months and encompassing more than 70 rainy days. These environmental conditions make the studied area an ideal habitat for a diverse range of mushroom species. This research reveals a gradient in the distribution of mushroom species with changing altitudes, characterized by low spatial turnover. This suggests a relatively homogeneous distribution of mushroom flora in the region. The presence of a substantial number of mushroom species within a narrow ecological range, displaying a homogeneous distribution, implies that the Lumle area holds the potential to serve as a significant fungal reservoir. Additionally, this study documented the local community's beliefs regarding mushrooms, traditional methods for distinguishing edible from poisonous varieties, and practices employed to minimize the risk of poisoning. For further exploration and access to additional research publications based on this dataset, please visit the following link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shiva-Devkota/research

Sampling Description

Study Extent

Field Survey

Sampling

Macromycetes only

Quality Control

• Experts consultation, and the taxonomic verification using the Index Fungorum (http://www.indexfungorum.org/Names/Names.asp) • Data cleaning using OpenRefine (https://openrefine.org/), • Data validation using GBIF data validator (https://www.gbif.org/tools/data-validator), • Data management in Darwin Core Standard Format using reference guide (https://dwc.tdwg.org/terms/), • Missing coordinate and geographic outliers check of the locations (https://www.google.com/earth/)

Method steps

Collections, Identifications, Data prepration

Taxonomic Coverages

N/A

Fungi
rank: kingdom
Boletaceae
rank: family
Polyporaceae
rank: family
Pezizomycetes
rank: class
Basidiomycota
rank: phylum
Lactariaceae
rank: family
Bolbitinaceae
rank: family
Boletales
rank: order
Tricholomataceae
rank: family
Exobasidiomycetes
rank: class
Auriculariaceae
rank: family
Coprinaceae
rank: family
Auriscalpiaceae
rank: family
Hymenochaetales
rank: order
Dacrymycetales
rank: order
Sordariomycetes
rank: class
Pezizaceae
rank: family
Clavariaceae
rank: family
Cantharellales
rank: order
Leotiomycetes
rank: class
Dacrymycetes
rank: class
Pezizales
rank: order
Auriculariales
rank: order
Agaricales
rank: order
Cantharellaceae
rank: family
Helotiales
rank: order
Exobasidiales
rank: order
Amanitaceae
rank: family
Tremellaceae
rank: family
Hymenochaetaceae
rank: family
Ganodermataceae
rank: family
Ascomycota
rank: phylum
Polyporales
rank: order
Agaricomycetes
rank: class
Xylariaceae
rank: family
Grifolaceae
rank: family
Xylariales
rank: order
Exobasidaceae
rank: family
Hericiaceae
rank: family
Hygrophoraceae
rank: family
Russulales
rank: order

Geographic Coverages

Lumle, Kaski, Gandaki

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Shiva Devkota
originator
position: Research Fellow
Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS)
Kathmandu
Bagmati
Telephone: +977 9841 317188
email: shiva.devkota@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5290-1113

Shiva Devkota
metadata author
position: Research Fellow
Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS)
Kathmandu
Bagmati
NP
Telephone: +977 9841 317188
email: shiva.devkota@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5290-1113

Lily Shrestha
distributor
position: GBIF Asia Regional Support Team
GBIF
NP
email: lshrestha@gbif.org
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4540-723X

Shiva Devkota
administrative point of contact
position: Research Fellow
Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS)
Kathmandu
Bagmati
NP
email: shiva.devkota@gmail.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5290-1113