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Mercury Levels in Blusher Mushrooms and Soil Based on Location and Growth Stages
Greg Howard
29th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study, conducted in Slovakia, found high mercury levels in soils, especially in former mining areas
- Amanita rubescens mushrooms from these areas also showed high mercury content, posing health risks
- The mercury accumulation in mushrooms varied with their developmental stages, with higher levels in older mushrooms
References
Main Study
1) Blusher mushroom (Amanita rubescens Pers.): A Study of Mercury Content in Substrate and Mushroom Samples from Slovakia with Respect to Locality and Developmental Stages
Published 28th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04280-8
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