Macrofungal Abundance and Diversity in Adventist University of the Philippines

Radny Mergn M. Mangaring; Elizabeth S. Asil; Jemaica Jane P. Baloloy; Ephraim M. Evangelista; Orlex B. Yllano

doi:10.35974/isc.v11i6.3671

Authors

Radny Mergn M. Mangaring Adventist University of the Philippines
Elizabeth S. Asil Adventist University of the Philippines
Jemaica Jane P. Baloloy Adventist University of the Philippines
Ephraim M. Evangelista Adventist University of the Philippines
Orlex B. Yllano Adventist University of Philippines

https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v11i6.3671

Keywords:

Macrofungi, Diversity, Abundance, Ecosystem, AUP

Abstract

Macrofungi are a diverse group of fungi that form visible fruiting bodies. These eukaryotic
and robust organisms are integral to the ecosystem and human life. Fungi are actively involved
in nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, pollution degradation, and ecosystem restoration.
Some species are utilized as food and medicine. This study taxonomically identified and
analyzed the abundance and diversity of macrofungi in four areas of randomly selected
quadrants in the Adventist University of the Philippines. A total of 28 macrofungal species
were identified belonging to 13 families: Auriculariaceae, Dacrymycetaceae,
Ganodermataceae, Marasmiaceae, Mycenaceae, Omphalotaceae, Physalacriaceae,
Polyporaceae, Pluteaceae, Psathyrellaceae, Schizophyllaceae, Stereaceae, and
Sarcoscyphaceae. The majority of the macrofungi identified belong to the order Polypolares.
Among the 12 quadrants, quadrants 4, 5, 6, and 7 exhibited a moderate diversity index (1 < H’
£ 3). This study presents a pioneering work on macrofungi present in AUP. These results serve
as reference baseline information on macrofungal abundance and diversity on campus.
Maintaining the woodland habitats on the campus is crucial to conserving the diversity of
macrofungi in AUP.

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