Truths and myths about the mushroom Agaricus blazei
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TRUTHS AND MYTHS ABOUT THE MUSHROOM Agaricus blazei
The mushroom Agaricus blazei Murrill was discovered in Piedade, state of São Paulo, Brazil, and sent to Japan to be studied for its medicinal properties. Studies in guinea pigs revealed antitumor properties, triggering Japanese importation of A. blazei from Brazil. Because of its high price on the international market, many companies and rural growers produce A. blazei as alternative crop to in...
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عنوان ژورنال: Scientia Agricola
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0103-9016
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-90162004000500014