Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi, fundamental organisms in terrestrial ecosystems due to the role they play in nutrient and water cycles, as well as for the maintenance of tree species, with which they establish symbiotic relationships, promoting their growth and resilience.

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They occur in the most diverse natural environments and are valued for their gastronomic and medicinal value, making them a cultural element of great importance in many regions of the world.

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From their collection in the wild to their production for commercial purposes, mushrooms are an important natural resource with great potential for economic development, particularly in rural areas.

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