Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Life and Health Sciences

Keywords

Macrofungi, species listing, Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, environmental factors

Abstract

Macrofungi are important organisms in forest ecosystems, yet many tropical species remain undocumented. This study helps us understand the fungal biodiversity in Philippine mountain forests and shows how environmental conditions affect macrofungi. In Mt. Banahaw de Lucban Protected Landscape, an ecologically vital and biologically diverse area located in Lucban, Quezon Province, Philippines. Fieldwork was carried out from March to April 2025 using opportunistic sampling methods along established trails and in various microhabitats, including leaf litter, decaying logs, exposed tree trunks, and moist soil layers at elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 meters above sea level. Environmental parameters such as humidity, temperature, and substrate type were noted to evaluate their influence on macrofungal diversity and distribution. Collected specimens were photo-documented and identified through morphological features and relevant taxonomic keys. A total of 92 macrofungi specimens were collected and 56 macrofungal taxa were documented, including species from genera such as Ganoderma, Trametes, Microporus, Crepidotus, and Auricularia. Notably, species like Coprinellus disseminatus and Schizophyllum commune exhibited widespread distribution across various decaying wood substrates. The presence of both common and rare macrofungal taxa underscores the conservation value of the protected landscape.

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