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Pak. J. Bot., 44(1): 403-405, 2012. |
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Updated: 03-02-12 |
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NEW RECORDS OF LACTARIUS SPECIES FROM PAKISTAN
ABDUL RAZAQ1* AND SALEEM SHAHZAD2
Abstract: Lactarius pubescens and L. helvus are being reported for first time from Pakistan whereas L. obscuratus and L. piperatus have been recorded for the first time from Gilgit-Baltistan Valley. These species are characterized by cap at first convex then flattened and depressed or funnel-shaped. Stem slender, equal or Gills narrow, crowded. Test mild. Smell faint when fresh, strong when dry. Exuding milky substance when cut. Spores ellipsoid, smooth
1Department of Biological Sciences, Karakoram International University, Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan. 2Department of Agriculture & Agribusiness Management, University of Karachi, Karachi-75070, Pakistan. *Correspondence author e-mail abdul_razaq555@yahoo.com |
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