Journal of
Yeast and Fungal Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Yeast Fungal Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2413
  • DOI: 10.5897/JYFR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 131

Review

Bioactive potential of wild edible mushrooms and need for their conservation

Shazia Ahad*
  • Shazia Ahad*
  • Department of Zoology University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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Syed Tanveer
  • Syed Tanveer
  • Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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Tauseef Ahmad Malik
  • Tauseef Ahmad Malik
  • Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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  •  Received: 21 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 29 October 2014
  •  Published: 30 November 2014

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