Yar tsa Gumba ( Cordyceps sinensis )
A call for its sustainable exploitation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19500474 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chandra Singh Negi, Prithvi Raj Koranga, Hira Singh Ghinga |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 165-172 |
| Publication date | 2006-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-4509 • E-ISSN: 1745-2627 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13504500609469669 |
| OpenAlex | W1994493713 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
Yar tsa Gumba, the local name for Cordyceps sinensis, is an entomophilus fungus in the order Hypocreales and family Scolecosporaceae, found primarily in alpine and subalpine regions, from 3200 to 4000 m asl. The fungus is parasitic on caterpillars, primarily those in the genus Hepialus. Studies on Cordyceps sinensis indicate that the fungus may improve liver function, reduce cholesterol, adjust protein metabolism, inhibit lung carcinoma and treat aging disorders. In the last five years, since it was found in parts of Garhwal and Kumaun Himalaya, massive exploitation has occurred, leading to a drastic decrease in wild populations. This paper presents results of an exploration carried out on the fungus at several important sites, the mode of trafficking and suggested policy initiative for its sustainable exploitation. Keywords: CONSERVATIONCORDYCEPS SINENSISMEDICINAL PLANTSSUSTAINABLE EXPLOITATION
Ascomycota · Biological pest control · Biology · Botany · Cordyceps · Entomopathogenic fungus · Fungus · Genus · Hypocreales · Fungal Biology and Applications · Genetics
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.65 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2024 (16) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |