Macrofungi diversity in Lawu Mountain Forests and their potential uses as medicinal mushroom for inducing immunity against Covid-19

Abstract Macrofungi is one of bio-medicinal sources containing various bioactive compounds, such as β-glucans, which are scientifically proven immunity booster against coronavirus, including Covid-19. Lawu Mountain Forest has been reported the macro fungi-rich ecosystems in Java. Due to its unique geography, each side mountain a different climate with southern slope typically more suitable for species mushroom grow. The aims this study were assess fungal diversity Forest, and ascertain their potential uses medicinal purpose, particularly boosting Cruise method was used identify macroscopic fungi collected along hiking trail at elevation ranges 1800- 3100 m asl. Their morphological characteristics, color, diameter, veil surface, lamella (ring pore, type lamella, volva), stem shape, length observed. found 46 from 15 families macrofungi. Seven potentially compounds immunomodulator Auricularia auricula , Cerrena unicolor, Lentinus edodes, Pleuretus ostreatus, Stereum hirsutum, Schizophyllum commune, Trametes versicolor .