Swiss cheese mushroom (Rickiella edulis)

Mohamed bin Zayed Species project number 232532246

Population survey, molecular characterization and ex situ conservation of the endangered South American edible fungal species Rickiella edulis

- Find in nature populations of Rickiella edulis, with efforts in Brazil (State of São Paulo, where it was recently discovered) and Paraguay (type locality);

- Isolate the specimens to obtain pure culture and promote ex situ conservation;

- Conduct molecular studies to characterize the Brazilian and Paraguayan populations (if found in Paraguay);

- Reevaluate, if necessary, the species status in the IUCN Red List;

- Publish main findings in scientific articles;

- Promote actions (in Brazil and Paraguay) to call the public attention to this fungal species (Science outreach).