The Funga of Higher Fungi of Mountain Minjuji in Korea

In this study, we conducted basic research on the classification and ecology of higher fungi as part of the 2023 biomimicry research. These fungal strains will be used in mycofabrication research for the development of textile materials. We investigated the biodiversity of higher fungi in Mountain Minjuji from May to October 2023. We identified two divisions, seven classes, 19 orders, 52 families, 95 genera, and 181 species of fungi. We divided the Ascomycota strains into four classes, seven orders, 12 families, 14 genera, and 17 species, and the Basidiomycota strains into three classes, 12 orders, 39 families, 81 genera, and 164 species. The top three most frequently discovered taxa were <i>Russula</i> Pers., with a total of 19 species identified, followed by <i>Amanita</i> Pers., with 12 species, and <i>Lactarius</i> Pers., with 11 species. Our results provide basic data on the higher fungi of Mountain Minjuji and will assist with fungal monitoring research.