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Is this poisonous? For UF mushroom expert, COVID-19 means more concerned calls, texts


May 19, 2020

Above: Lactarius paradoxus or ‘milky cap’ mushrooms gathered by Matt Smith in the Gainesville area. While this particular species is edible, there are mushrooms that look similar that are not edible, which is why Smith urges caution. “If ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Covid-19, Matt Smith, Mushrooms, News, Plant Pathology

UF/IFAS study: Few people know mushrooms’ health benefits


July 28, 2016

  Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Relatively few people are aware of the health benefits of mushrooms, according to a new national survey by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers. Only ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Consumers, Food And Resource Economics, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Lisa House, Mushrooms, Sue Percival