Volume 21, Issue 1, August 2017, Pages 124–136
M.F. Madamo1, A. Lubini2, F. Lukoki3, and E. Kidikwadi4
1 Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bandundu. B.P. 363, 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
3 Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et d’Ecologie Végétale. Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Kinshasa. B.P 190 Kinshasa XI, RD Congo
4 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 © 2017 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.
In view of gathering botanic and also other useful data, different prospective, field studies, and survey have been organized and carried out in the hinterland of Kikwit City, within an area of about 15 to 45 km square. A well prepared survey questionnaire was given to respondents and from their answers the study has been able to identify and make an inventory of mushrooms consumed by people from the hinterland communities and Kikwit City dwellers. From obtained results, it is noted that 74 kinds of mushrooms are part and parcel of the consumers’ daily diet. The analysis of these gathered data reveals the prominence of Marasmiaceae, Cantharellaceae, Lyophyllaceae and Polyporaceae, types of Marasmius, Termitomyces, Cantharellus, Lentinus et Auricularia are the most common mushrooms sold in markets. The analysis on ecological aspects indicates that a wider majority of this species, inhabit the forests. Mushrooms are hygrophytes growing either on trees or on the ground under the trees. In all cases, these are seasonal resources whose periods of productivity require thorough observations. Our survey reveals that the people in the region under study are in majority mushroom consumers. Species of Auricularia, Termitomyces et Schizophyllum’s types have a huge economic impact nationwide and a strong commercial potentiality. 69 % of mushrooms are relatively appreciated on the nutritional and organic minerals point of view; among the most delicious we have the Termitomyces spp., Cokeina spp., Clitocybe spp., Marasmius buzungolo Singer, Marasmiellus inoderma (Berk.) Singer, Volvariella volvacea (Bull.) Singer, and also types of Polyporaceae. These mushrooms have a high rate nutritional value. The gathering and selling of these non wood forest products remain the sole activities providing food, work and income for this poor people. They are better alternatives for the guarantee of people’s food security.
Author Keywords: Edible mushrooms, Kikwit, R.D. Congo.
M.F. Madamo1, A. Lubini2, F. Lukoki3, and E. Kidikwadi4
1 Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bandundu. B.P. 363, 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
3 Laboratoire de Botanique Systématique et d’Ecologie Végétale. Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Kinshasa. B.P 190 Kinshasa XI, RD Congo
4 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 © 2017 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
In view of gathering botanic and also other useful data, different prospective, field studies, and survey have been organized and carried out in the hinterland of Kikwit City, within an area of about 15 to 45 km square. A well prepared survey questionnaire was given to respondents and from their answers the study has been able to identify and make an inventory of mushrooms consumed by people from the hinterland communities and Kikwit City dwellers. From obtained results, it is noted that 74 kinds of mushrooms are part and parcel of the consumers’ daily diet. The analysis of these gathered data reveals the prominence of Marasmiaceae, Cantharellaceae, Lyophyllaceae and Polyporaceae, types of Marasmius, Termitomyces, Cantharellus, Lentinus et Auricularia are the most common mushrooms sold in markets. The analysis on ecological aspects indicates that a wider majority of this species, inhabit the forests. Mushrooms are hygrophytes growing either on trees or on the ground under the trees. In all cases, these are seasonal resources whose periods of productivity require thorough observations. Our survey reveals that the people in the region under study are in majority mushroom consumers. Species of Auricularia, Termitomyces et Schizophyllum’s types have a huge economic impact nationwide and a strong commercial potentiality. 69 % of mushrooms are relatively appreciated on the nutritional and organic minerals point of view; among the most delicious we have the Termitomyces spp., Cokeina spp., Clitocybe spp., Marasmius buzungolo Singer, Marasmiellus inoderma (Berk.) Singer, Volvariella volvacea (Bull.) Singer, and also types of Polyporaceae. These mushrooms have a high rate nutritional value. The gathering and selling of these non wood forest products remain the sole activities providing food, work and income for this poor people. They are better alternatives for the guarantee of people’s food security.
Author Keywords: Edible mushrooms, Kikwit, R.D. Congo.
Abstract: (french)
Des prospections, visites et enquêtes menées dans l’hinterland de la ville de Kikwit, sur un rayon variant entre 15 – 45 km en vue de récolter des échantillons mycologiques ainsi que d’autres données utiles ont été organisées et réalisées. Un questionnaire d’enquête élaboré, administré aux répondants et dépouillé a abouti à l’identification et inventaire des champignons consommés par les communautés de l’hinterland et citadins de Kikwit. Les résultats obtenus font état de 74 espèces de champignons entrant dans le régime alimentaire des consommateurs. L’analyse de ces résultats révèle la prédominance des Marasmiaceae, Cantharellaceae, Lyophyllaceae et Polyporaceae, des genres Marasmius, Termitomyces, Cantharellus, Lentinus et Auricularia sont les champignons les plus fréquents sur les marchés. L’analyse sur les aspects écologiques indique que les forêts constituent l’habitat de la très grande majorité de ces espèces de champignons. Les champignons sont des hygrophytes lignicoles ou terricoles affectionnant le sous-bois. Dans tous les cas, ce sont des ressources saisonnières dont la phénologie requiert des observations approfondies. Notre enquête révèle que la population de la région étudiée est en majorité mycophile. Les espèces des genres Auricularia, Termitomyces et Schizophyllum ont une grande importance économique à l’échelle nationale et un fort potentiel commercial. 69 % des champignons sont relativement appréciés du point de vue nutritionnelle et organoleptique, les délicieux étant Termitomyces spp., Cokeina spp., Clitocybe spp., Marasmius buzungolo, Marasmiellus inoderma, Volvariella volvacea, ainsi que les espèces des Polyporaceae. Ces champignons ont une valeur nutritionnelle élevée. La récolte et vente de ces PFNL demeurent les activités procurant la nourriture, les emplois et des revenus pour ces populations pauvres. Elles constitueraient des alternatives pour garantir la sécurité alimentaire de la population.
Author Keywords: Champignon, comestible, Kikwit, R.D.C.
How to Cite this Article
M.F. Madamo, A. Lubini, F. Lukoki, and E. Kidikwadi, “Champignons comestibles de la région de Kikwit en République Démocratique du Congo : Approche écologique, nutritionnelle et socioéconomique,” International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 124–136, August 2017.
