Mrittika Das, Runjun Gogoi Rajkumari, Kakoli Baruah, Gautam Dutta, Pallwabee Duarah and Kalyan Das
Abstract
A study was conducted to document the diversity, habitat distribution and substrate preference of Basidiomycetes fungi in Jorhat, Assam. The study revealed a rich Basidiomycetes fungal diversity comprising 39 species under 9 orders and 18 families, with Agaricales and Polyporales as dominant groups and Polyporaceae family with the highest 11 number of species. Species richness was highest in gardens, backyards and woodland habitats, with a marked preference for woody substrates. The findings highlight the ecological significance of fungi in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and habitat sustainability, underscoring the importance of conserving both natural and semi-managed ecosystems for maintaining fungal diversity.