A REVIEW OF ACCUMULATION OF CADMIUM IN THE BOLETUS EDULIS AND LACTARIUS DELICIOSUS

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BAS SERMENLI, Hayrunisa
CINAR, Handan
ISILOGLU, Mustafa

Abstract

Keywords: Boletus edulis; Cadmium; Lactarius deliciosus; macrofungi. ABSTRACT Environmental pollution is the most important problem in today’s world. Although their toxic effects are well-established, heavy metals have still extensive range of application in industry. It is known that wild mushrooms can accumulate some toxic metals, such as lead, mercury and cadmium. In this study, lead accumulation levels of Boletus edulis Bull. andLactarius deliciosus (L.) Gray taxa which are naturally grown and edible, are given.