Polyporus squamosus (Huds.) Fr. in the Black Sea Region

Authors

  • Sanem Bulam Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Giresun University, 28300 Giresun
  • Nebahat Şule Üstün Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 55139 Atakum/Samsun
  • Aysun Pekşen Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ondokuz Mayıs University, 55139 Atakum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i2.183-188.1546

Keywords:

Polyporus squamosus, Black Sea Region, morphological, nutritional, medicinal

Abstract

Polyporus squamosus (Huds.) Fr., also named as Aladana, Peri Semeri, Pullu Mantar in varying by localities of Turkey, is an edible wild mushroom species widely existed in the mycobiota of the Black Sea Region. It has not been sold in the local markets. The public recognition of this mushroom may change locally in the Black Sea Region. It is widely consumed by the people in some parts of the region. It is usually appeared in the nature during May-September on the logs, dead and living trunks of the deciduous trees. Following the rainy period, it grows so fast and can produce a few kilograms fruit body within a short period. It is delicious and precious as much as meat for the nutritional value, especially during early growth stage. In this review, general knowledge on the morphological and ecological characteristics, nutritional value and medicinal properties of P. squamosus mushroom and some study results on the domestication of this mushroom have been presented in order to improve the public awareness and its consumption.

Author Biography

Sanem Bulam, Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Giresun University, 28300 Giresun

Food Engineering

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Published

03.03.2018

How to Cite

Bulam, S., Şule Üstün, N., & Pekşen, A. (2018). Polyporus squamosus (Huds.) Fr. in the Black Sea Region. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 6(2), 183–188. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i2.183-188.1546

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Crop Production