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ESTABLISHING THE FIRST PHYLOGENETIC BASELINE FOR AGARICUS DIVERSITY IN KENYA
Project summary:
Agaricus is a species-rich genus in the family Agaricaceae, with nearly 600 species described worldwide Many species are edible and provide significant nutritional, medicinal, and environmental benefits. The value of Agaricus has driven extensive research, particularly in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, resulting in many newly described species from these regions. In contrast, Africa remains comparatively understudied. The objectives of this project are to conduct fieldwork in selected regions of Kenya that have not previously been sampled.Charcterize and describe Agaricus species from Kenya.
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Highest degree:
Msc in Mycology
Year obtained:
2018
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Current student
Kenya
Fungi
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Adhola, T., Malaki, P., Okita, B., Funnell, S., Wandera, A., Okello, C. and Owuor, M.A., Kabacia S.N., 2024. Semi-Circular Bunds and Community-based Conservation at the Naibunga Community Conservancy, Laikipia County, Northern Kenya: Final technical report for phases I & II July, 2024.
Kabacia, S., Muchane, M., 2023. Domestication of Wild Edible Mushrooms in Eastern Africa: A Review of Research Advances and Future Prospects 14, 22–50.
Njuguini, S., 2018. Effects of Land Use on the Diversity of Macrofungi in Kereita Forest Kikuyu Escarpment, Kenya. CREAM 8, 254–281. https://doi.org/10.5943/cream/8/2/10
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Budget: $
2000
National Museums of Kenya
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Susan
Kabacia