Earning a Livelihood from Himalayan Caterpillar Fungus in Kumaon Himalaya: Opportunities, Uncertainties, and Implications
The trade of Himalayan caterpillar fungus, or Ophiocordyceps sinensis, is believed to have transformed the rural economy of certain Himalayan villages. Most scholarly work on the caterpillar fungus focuses on its ecology, physiology, and pharmacological attributes, followed by conservation and susta...
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International Mountain Society
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Mountain Research and Development |
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| Online Access: | https://bioone.org/journals/Mountain-Research-and-Development/volume-38/issue-4/MRD-JOURNAL-D-17-00063.1/Earning-a-Livelihood-from-Himalayan-Caterpillar-Fungus-in-Kumaon-Himalaya/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-17-00063.1.full |