Alejandro Kong
Biographic Data
| ID | 1827032 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alejandro Kong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alejandro |
| FAMILY NAME | Kong |
| SIGNATURE | KONG A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2866-4517 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 40 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Wild fungi used in an ecoturistic town in Central Mexico
Several wild mushroom species are important to the community of San Felipe Hidalgo; however, Lyophyllum spp. have true cultural significance. It is necessary to include activities related to mushrooms at school level to reinforce traditional knowledge of young people. Expert mushroom collectors are reliable and qualified people for the identification of wild species
Folk classification of wild mushrooms from San Isidro Buensuceso, Tlaxcala, Central Mexico
Background An ethnomycological study was conducted to describe the fungus concept and the traditional fungus classification system for the Nahuas of San Isidro Buensuceso, in central Mexico. The study which provides information on the co-existence of various forms of classification, based on both cultural and biological characteristics. Methods The research included conducting community interviews and forest forays in the company of mushroom pick…
The cultural significance of wild mushrooms in San Mateo Huexoyucan, Tlaxcala, Mexico
BACKGROUND: We performed an ethnomycological study in a community in Tlaxcala, Central Mexico to identify the most important species of wild mushrooms growing in an oak forest, their significance criteria, and to validate the Cultural Significance Index (CSI). METHODS: Thirty-three mestizo individuals were randomly selected in San Mateo Huexoyucan and were asked seven questions based on criteria established by the CSI. Among the 49 mushroom speci…
The Collection and Sale of Wild Mushrooms in a Community of Tlaxcala, Mexico
The cultural significance of wild mushrooms in San Mateo Huexoyucan, Tlaxcala, Mexico
BACKGROUND: We performed an ethnomycological study in a community in Tlaxcala, Central Mexico to identify the most important species of wild mushrooms growing in an oak forest, their significance criteria, and to validate the Cultural Significance Index (CSI). METHODS: Thirty-three mestizo individuals were randomly selected in San Mateo Huexoyucan and were asked seven questions based on criteria established by the CSI. Among the 49 mushroom speci…
The Collection and Sale of Wild Mushrooms in a Community of Tlaxcala, Mexico
Folk classification of wild mushrooms from San Isidro Buensuceso, Tlaxcala, Central Mexico
Background An ethnomycological study was conducted to describe the fungus concept and the traditional fungus classification system for the Nahuas of San Isidro Buensuceso, in central Mexico. The study which provides information on the co-existence of various forms of classification, based on both cultural and biological characteristics. Methods The research included conducting community interviews and forest forays in the company of mushroom pick…
Wild fungi used in an ecoturistic town in Central Mexico
Several wild mushroom species are important to the community of San Felipe Hidalgo; however, Lyophyllum spp. have true cultural significance. It is necessary to include activities related to mushrooms at school level to reinforce traditional knowledge of young people. Expert mushroom collectors are reliable and qualified people for the identification of wild species
The Collection and Sale of Wild Mushrooms in a Community of Tlaxcala, Mexico
The cultural significance of wild mushrooms in San Mateo Huexoyucan, Tlaxcala, Mexico
BACKGROUND: We performed an ethnomycological study in a community in Tlaxcala, Central Mexico to identify the most important species of wild mushrooms growing in an oak forest, their significance criteria, and to validate the Cultural Significance Index (CSI). METHODS: Thirty-three mestizo individuals were randomly selected in San Mateo Huexoyucan and were asked seven questions based on criteria established by the CSI. Among the 49 mushroom speci…
Folk classification of wild mushrooms from San Isidro Buensuceso, Tlaxcala, Central Mexico
Background An ethnomycological study was conducted to describe the fungus concept and the traditional fungus classification system for the Nahuas of San Isidro Buensuceso, in central Mexico. The study which provides information on the co-existence of various forms of classification, based on both cultural and biological characteristics. Methods The research included conducting community interviews and forest forays in the company of mushroom pick…
Wild fungi used in an ecoturistic town in Central Mexico
Several wild mushroom species are important to the community of San Felipe Hidalgo; however, Lyophyllum spp. have true cultural significance. It is necessary to include activities related to mushrooms at school level to reinforce traditional knowledge of young people. Expert mushroom collectors are reliable and qualified people for the identification of wild species
Fungal Biology and Applications (4 works) · Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Ecology (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Biodiversity (2 works) · Botany (2 works) · Mushroom (2 works) · Abundance (ecology (1 works) · Agaricales (1 works)