학술논문

Wild mushroom poisonings in Mexico: communication strategies to prevent them
Document Type
Article
Source
Applied Environmental Education and Communication: An International Journal; October 2023, Vol. 22 Issue: 3-4 p141-157, 17p
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ISSN
1533015X; 15330389
Abstract
AbstractThis work analyzes the safe consumption of wild mushrooms in Mexico, addresses the mushroom poisoning phenomenon, and discusses the role of communication and environmental education to prevent them. We documented that most mushroom poisonings happen in mestizo and transculturized indigenous communities. We constructed the online ‘Digital repository of edible and toxic mushrooms of Mexico.’ The repository contains: updated full listings of edible and toxic mushrooms, infographics of the most important species, a photograph catalogue, and information and treatment protocols for physicians. The website is a dynamic space consisting of educational information for health care specialists, mycologists, and society in general.