Volume 26, Issue 1, April 2019, Pages 245–252
V. Mapey1 and A. Lubini2
1 Département de Géographie et Gestion de l’Environnement, Option : Sciences Exactes Institut Supérieur et Pédagogique de la Gombe. B.P. 3580 Kinshasa/Gombe, RD Congo
2 Laboratoire Systémique, Biodiversité, Conservation de la Nature et Savoirs Endogènes, Département des Sciences de l’Environnement, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Kinshasa, B.P 190 Kinshasa XI, RD Congo
Original language: French
Copyright © 2019 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
A forest mushroom, Auricularia delicata (Mont ex Fr.) Henn, largely consumed by the populations of the provinces of Equateur, Kwilu, Kwango, Mayi-Ndombe, Kasaï Central, Kasaï-Oriental and the citizens of the city of Kinshasa, subject to a significant trade, generating substantial revenue, was studied in the context of a non-timber forest product. A survey conducted in 10 markets in the city of Kinshasa and the analysis of the chemical composition of this mushroom, reveals that Auricularia delicata is very appreciated and provides protein (10 %), carbohydrates (50 %), lipids (9 %) and minerals. An important commercial activity of this product, characterized by a stream of traffic, ensures the transport and supply of the congolese capital in food products. This work highlights one of the characteristics of urban ecosystem: the importation of some of his intra-somatic energy for its operation. It appears interesting to protect habitats and natural substrates of this forest resource, to undertake cultivation trials and innovations needed to integrate this forest product in the formal trade circuit in order to generate attractive incomes for the producers and traders, and to ensure availability for consumers.
Author Keywords: Auricularia delicate mushroom, forest product, supply, intra-somatic energy, Kinshasa.
V. Mapey1 and A. Lubini2
1 Département de Géographie et Gestion de l’Environnement, Option : Sciences Exactes Institut Supérieur et Pédagogique de la Gombe. B.P. 3580 Kinshasa/Gombe, RD Congo
2 Laboratoire Systémique, Biodiversité, Conservation de la Nature et Savoirs Endogènes, Département des Sciences de l’Environnement, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Kinshasa, B.P 190 Kinshasa XI, RD Congo
Original language: French
Copyright © 2019 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
A forest mushroom, Auricularia delicata (Mont ex Fr.) Henn, largely consumed by the populations of the provinces of Equateur, Kwilu, Kwango, Mayi-Ndombe, Kasaï Central, Kasaï-Oriental and the citizens of the city of Kinshasa, subject to a significant trade, generating substantial revenue, was studied in the context of a non-timber forest product. A survey conducted in 10 markets in the city of Kinshasa and the analysis of the chemical composition of this mushroom, reveals that Auricularia delicata is very appreciated and provides protein (10 %), carbohydrates (50 %), lipids (9 %) and minerals. An important commercial activity of this product, characterized by a stream of traffic, ensures the transport and supply of the congolese capital in food products. This work highlights one of the characteristics of urban ecosystem: the importation of some of his intra-somatic energy for its operation. It appears interesting to protect habitats and natural substrates of this forest resource, to undertake cultivation trials and innovations needed to integrate this forest product in the formal trade circuit in order to generate attractive incomes for the producers and traders, and to ensure availability for consumers.
Author Keywords: Auricularia delicate mushroom, forest product, supply, intra-somatic energy, Kinshasa.
Abstract: (french)
Un champignon forestier, Auricularia delicata (Mont ex Fr.)Henn, largement consommé par les populations des provinces de l’Equateur, Kwilu, Kwango, Mayi-Ndombe, Kasaï Central, Kasaï-Oriental et les citadins de la ville de Kinshasa fait l’objet d’un commerce important, générant des revenus non négligeables, est étudié dans le contexte d’un produit forestier non ligneux. Une enquête menée dans 10 marchés de la ville de Kinshasa et l’analyse de la composition chimique de ce champignon, révèlent qu’Auricularia delicata est très appréciée et procure des protéines (10%), glucides (50 %), lipides (9 %) et sels minéraux. Une importante activité commerciale de ce produit caractérisée par un flux de trafics, assure le transport et l’approvisionnement de la capitale congolaise en produits alimentaires. Cette note met en évidence l’une des caractéristiques d’écosystème urbain : l’importation d’une partie de son énergie intra-somatique pour son fonctionnement. Il apparait intéressant de protéger les habitats et substrats naturels de cette ressource forestière, d’entreprendre des essais de cultures et des innovations nécessaires pour intégrer ce produit forestier dans le circuit de commerce formel afin de générer des revenus alléchants pour les producteurs et commerçants et d’en assurer la disponibilité pour les consommateurs.
Author Keywords: champignon Auricularia delicata, produit forestier, approvisionnement, énergie intra-somatique, Kinshasa.
How to Cite this Article
V. Mapey and A. Lubini, “Un champignon macromycète, Auricularia delicata consommé à Kinshasa,” International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 245–252, April 2019.
