Ethnomycology Study of an Ectomycorhizian Mushroom Used in Cynegetic Art in Tshopo Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Journal Title: Scholars Bulletin - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract:A survey was done during 66 months (January 2010 to July 2015) in Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the use of a vegetal specie called “Zilabokilo” in local language. This specie was identified as an ectomycorhizian mushroom, Tuber sp, used in cynegetic art as hunting bait in some villages in Tshopo province. The animals attracted by this mushroom include not only rodents ( 36.4%) among which Gambian pouched rat(Cricetomyseminii) but also animal of the Artiodactyla order (27.3%) such as the bush pig (Potamochoerusporcus), bay duiker (Cephalophusdorsalis), blue duiker (Cephalophusmonticola);mycophagous animals such as monkey(Cercopithecussp), turtle (Kinixyserosa), snail (Achantina sp.), Thomas's rope squirrel (Funisciurusanerythrus) and curiously carnivore such as the jackal (Canisadustus). Tuber sp develops better on the roots of Gilbertiodendrondewevrei in sandy soil, not far from a river. Chemical screening of this specie showed the absence of toxic ions like oxalates, cyanides, nitrates and nitrites indicating that this mushroom could be edible. Its attracting odor could be due to the abundance of terpenes in its chemical composition. Keywords: Ethnomycology, Mushroom, cynegetic, Zilabokilo, Tshopo province.
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Tobotela SN, Mpiana PT, Nshimba HSM
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