ເຫັດກໍ່ແດງ / Rosy Russula

The fungus binds to the roots of trees, especially to these of hardwoods (Fagaceae). It grows well when the weather is warm and rainy, especially during the rainy season from May to early June. Besides, the fungus preferably grows in decayed soil, between deciduous trees and at an altitude of 800-1600 meters. Also, the soil needs to be acidic (pH = 6.5-7.2) and with high soil moisture. Additionally, a shade tree density of 50% is desirable.

Some deciduous tree species that the fungus can be found at: Schima wallichii, Keteleeria evelyniana, Pinus kesiya, Betula alnoides, Castanopsis echinocarpa, Castanopsis hystrix, Castanopsis tribuloides, Elaeocarpus stipularis, Engelhardtia serrata, Lithocarpus polystachius, Phoebe lanceolata, Quercus griffithii and Vaccinium sprengelii. 

The fungus has a mutual relationship with the tree it grows on, as the tree receives nutrients, water, phosphorus and nitrogen from the fungus while the fungus gets its sugar, amino acids and vitamins from the roots of the tree. The fibroblasts and fungi that grow inside and outside the roots will increase the nutrient uptake to the tree, leaving the fungi living at the roots to have a high growth rate. In addition, the fungus inhibits bacterial growth, which results in good root growth.

A mushroom is a fungus that only grows in proximity to the roots, as it will die when it is cut off. Therefore, the management of mushrooms needs to be based on rules to get the mushrooms harvested every year in a sustainable way. Also, the area where the mushrooms grow needs to be designated as an area not to be converted or converted to cultivated land and sandalwood. You have to understand the basic information of mushrooms and the environment in which mushrooms and their neighbours live to understand the fungus described above. Besides, in order for people to understand the long-term benefits, it is needed to monitor the harvests to prevent the forests where the fungus grow from deforestation or use local techniques to promote mushroom forest development. People have already harvested mature mushrooms, and then sprayed them into the forest where the fungus has grown. This resulted in an increased mushroom season, which indicates that the spores of mature mushrooms will grow well. Once the harvest season is over, the mushrooms should not be stored or only partially stored to allow the fungus to grow in the forest. Or if the price is too low, only the blossom or flower will bloom.

The best way to grow a fungus is to mix 2 liters of mature mushrooms with 20 liters of water. Then water the mixture into the roots and cover the leaves with their own natural growth.