Galerina vittiformis

Mercury Content in Three Edible Wild-Growing Mushroom Species from Different Environmentally Loaded Areas in Slovakia: An Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment

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Researchers tested three types of edible mushrooms from 60 locations across Slovakia to measure their mercury content and potential health risks. Mushrooms grown in polluted soils, especially former mining areas, accumulated dangerous levels of mercury, particularly in the mushroom caps. The study found that while some mushroom species are safer than others, consuming mushrooms from contaminated areas could pose serious health risks to both adults and children.

The Uptake Mechanism of Cd(II), Cr(VI), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) by Mycelia and Fruiting Bodies of Galerina vittiformis

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This research explores how certain mushrooms can clean up heavy metal pollution from soil. The study found that the mushroom Galerina vittiformis can effectively remove toxic metals like lead, cadmium, copper, zinc, and chromium from contaminated soil by storing them in its fruiting bodies. The mushroom produces special proteins called phytochelatins that help it safely store these dangerous metals. Impacts on everyday life: • Offers a natural and environmentally friendly way to clean up contaminated soil • Could help make polluted land safe for agriculture and housing • Provides a more cost-effective alternative to traditional soil cleanup methods • Demonstrates potential for using mushrooms to solve environmental problems • Could lead to development of better methods for removing toxic metals from the environment

Fungal Species: Galerina vittiformis

Mercury Content in Three Edible Wild-Growing Mushroom Species from Different Environmentally Loaded Areas in Slovakia: An Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment

The Uptake Mechanism of Cd(II), Cr(VI), Cu(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) by Mycelia and Fruiting Bodies of Galerina vittiformis