Steps towards sustainable harvest of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Bhutan
Steps towards sustainable harvest of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Bhutan
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Dordrecht: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands
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English
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Dordrecht: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands
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The insect-pathogenic fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis (better known as Cordyceps sinensis) is harvested over much of the Himalayan plateau as a highly prized remedy in traditional Oriental medicine. Over the past 10 years its financial value has increased dramatically, with collectors paid as much as US $12,500 kg⁻¹ for top-quality material. This is...
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Steps towards sustainable harvest of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in Bhutan
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_46320115
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_46320115
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0960-3115
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1572-9710
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10.1007/s10531-009-9587-5
