New Publication Alert (Original research) – Morphological and molecular insights into the hidden edible mushroom diversity in Sri Lanka

In this study, six edible mushrooms, Calvatia candida, Pleurotus giganteus, Schizophyllum radiatum, Termitomyces heimii, T. microcarpus, and Volvariella volvacea were identified based on morphology and phylogeny. Calvatia candida and S. radiatum are reported as new records for Sri Lanka, while this is the first study conducted on molecular characterization of V. volvacea in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to increase the research interest, cultivation, commercialization, and conservation of these identified edible mushrooms in Sri Lanka.