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Inventory of Macrofungi in Pambujan

This chapter introduces the background and objectives of the study. It discusses that macrofungi are evolutionary and ecologically diverse fungi that produce visible fruiting bodies. The study aims to (1) identify macrofungi species in selected barangays of Pambujan, Northern Samar, (2) assess their distribution, and (3) document collected spores. The significance is that the results can enhance knowledge for students and the community, and guide conservation efforts. The scope is limited to the selected barangays from January to March 2023.

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Inventory of Macrofungi in Pambujan

This chapter introduces the background and objectives of the study. It discusses that macrofungi are evolutionary and ecologically diverse fungi that produce visible fruiting bodies. The study aims to (1) identify macrofungi species in selected barangays of Pambujan, Northern Samar, (2) assess their distribution, and (3) document collected spores. The significance is that the results can enhance knowledge for students and the community, and guide conservation efforts. The scope is limited to the selected barangays from January to March 2023.

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Chapter I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Macrofungi refers to all fungi that produce visible

fruiting bodies. These fungi are evolutionary and

ecologically very divergent. Evolutionary, they belong to

two main phyla, Ascomycota and Basidiomycota, and many of

them have relatives that cannot form visible fruiting

bodies. Ecologically, macrofungi can be associated with dead

organic matter, plants, and animals (Tang,2015).

It is a known fact that macrofungi may have the longest

history of various studies of any group of fungi which are

yet understudied in every quarter of the world that

obviously knowledge of macrofungal diversity is incomplete.

It is viewed that taxonomical obstacle as well as scarcity

of trained mycologists, and the low number of published,

hard, long-term studies prevent from decisively answering

even basic questions about the number of macrofungal species

at a specific location, or whether macrofungal diversity is

greater in one type of forest than in another.

In this study, a survey of publications in macrofungi

from 1906 to the present revealed that the Philippines have


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currently 376 validated species names of macrofungi

classified under 66 families and 130 genera. Macrofungal

species reported in the country belong to Class Ascomycota

and Basidiomycota with high species diversity under Family

Agaricaceae, Lycoperdaceae, Marasmiaceae, and Polyporaceae

(Arguelles & Paguirigan, 2022).

The information on biodiversity is being obtained

through inventories and long-term monitoring projects. This

knowledge will provide a framework for conservation efforts

and natural resource management. On the other hand, it is

regarded that fungi belongs to the plant kingdom for its

appearance wherein some fungi are parasitic mostly found on

dead wood, soil, tree branches, coconut husk and decaying

banana trunks (Adeniyi, et al.,2018).

Thus, the researcher frenad it more interesting on the

assessment of the variety of macrofungi prevalent in

Pambujan, Northern Samar including its poorly documented

mycoflora since these areas remained unexplored or

underexplored and many species remained undiscovered in many

of our unique habitats. The researcher was prompted to

choose and find it justifiable to conduct this study on the

inventory of macrofungi in the said area.


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Objectives of the Study

Generally, this study focused on the inventory of

macrofungi in selected barangays of Pambujan, Northern

Samar.

Specifically, this study aimed to meet the following

objectives:

1. identify the different species of macrofungi in

selected barangays of Pambujan, Northern Samar;

2. assess the distribution of macrofungi found in the

selected barangays of Pambujan, Northern Samar; and

3. document the spores of macrofungi collected

Significance of the Study

The researcher believed that the result of this study

is beneficial to the following:

Students. This will help them identify and determine

the uses of macrofungi species. It will also enhance their

knowledge on the importance of macrofungi species.

Community. This study will enlighten them to be more

practical and aware on the kind of substrate and the


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economic uses of macrofungi species. This will guide them in

thorough discussion based on the inventory of macrofungi.

Local Government Unit (LGU). This will contribute in

the awareness among leaders and employees. This will help

them determine the economic uses of macrofungi.

Future Researchers. The results of this study will be

an off shoot to any related future research and its causes

and effects.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study was conducted to identify the macrofungi

species present in selected barangays of Pambujan, Northern

Samar. This study focuses only in the selected barangays of

Pambujan namely: Barangay Tula, Barangay Don Sixto, Barangay

Senonogan, Barangay Igot, and Barangay Ginulgan, Pambujan,

Northern Samar. This was conducted on the month of January

to March 2023. This study was limited only to the objective

of the study due to time and financial constraints of the

researcher.
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Definition of Terms

The following terms are herein defined conceptually and

operationally for better understanding of the study.

Assessment. Operationally, it refers to physical or

actual macrofungi present in the locale of the study.

Conceptually, it is defined as the evaluation or estimation

of the nature and quality (Wiesnerova, 2012).

Distribution. Operationally, it refers to the number of

types of macrofungi present in the locale of the study.

Conceptually, it is defined as the action of sharing

something out among several recipients (Dosso, 2020).

Inventory - a list of organisms presents in the

particular area (Macquian, 2022).

Macrofungi. Operationally, this is main focus and the

main reason of the study. Conceptually, these are fungi—

eukaryotic organisms such as molds, mildews and rusts—which

have microscopic spore-producing structures. They exhibit

tube tip-growth and have cell walls composed of chitin, a

polymer of N-acetyl glucosamine (Mueller, 2007).


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Species. Operationally, this term enlightens the

researcher the different species included and being part of

the study. Conceptually, a group of living organisms

consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging

genes or interbreeding (Idhebiani, 2017).

Spores. Is the reproductive structure of macrofungi,

some of which are adapted for dispersal and surviving for

extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions

(Markland, 2016).

Common questions

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Macrofungi belong to two main phyla, Ascomycota and Basidiomycota. They play vital ecological roles as they can be associated with dead organic matter, plants, and animals, contributing to decomposition and nutrient cycling within ecosystems .

Underrepresentation implies gaps in species documentation and understanding, which hinders present research and conservation efforts. Addressing these gaps through current studies enhances biodiversity knowledge and informs management strategies .

The scarcity of trained mycologists limits comprehensive understanding and accurate classification of macrofungal species. This gap hinders the ability to definitively answer basic questions about species number and distribution, which is crucial for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management .

Challenges include taxonomical obstacles, scarcity of trained mycologists, limited funding, and the rarity of long-term studies. These factors hinder the ability to decisively respond to questions regarding species diversity and distribution .

Inventories and long-term monitoring are crucial for documenting macrofungal diversity and assessing changes in species distributions over time. This information serves as a foundation for conservation efforts, helping to prioritize areas for protection and manage natural resources sustainably .

Macrofungal diversity varies due to ecological conditions, presence of trained mycologists, and research focus in different regions. Factors such as varying environmental conditions, substrate availability, and historical research efforts influence diversity disparities .

The study opens avenues for exploring unexplored habitats, developing conservation strategies, examining economic uses, and expanding taxonomic understanding of macrofungi. These might include studies on ecological roles, new species identification, and integrated community-based conservation projects .

The study was limited to specific barangays in Pambujan, Northern Samar, namely Barangay Tula, Barangay Don Sixto, Barangay Senonogan, Barangay Igot, and Barangay Ginulgan. It took place from January to March 2023 .

Operational definitions provide specific, contextual meanings that ensure clarity and precision. In the study, 'assessment' and 'distribution' are clearly defined, which facilitates accurate data collection and analysis, enabling a more focused examination of macrofungi in their specific locales .

Studying macrofungi in Northern Samar can enhance community awareness about economic and ecological uses of these species, guiding practical applications in substrate management. It also informs local governance on potential economic benefits and contributes to resource conservation strategies .

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