Six unrecorded macrofungi from the Royal Tombs (Donggureung and Seooreung) of the Joseon Dynasty and Jongmyo Shrine, Korea

A survey of macrofungi at Jongmyo Shrine and two royal tombs (Donggureung and Seooreung) from the Joseon Dynasty uncovered six previously unrecorded species, expanding Korea’s fungal biodiversity inventory. Researchers employed traditional morphological analysis alongside molecular sequencing to identify these fungi, revealing their presence in historically significant but ecologically understudied sites. The findings highlight the role of cultural heritage landscapes as reservoirs for diverse and potentially endemic fungal taxa, emphasizing the need for integrated conservation strategies that balance historical preservation with ecological research.

Cho, H. J., Lee, H., Li, V., Jargalmaa, S., Kim, N. K., & Lim, M.-J. K. and Y. W. (2025). Six unrecorded macrofungi from the Royal Tombs (Donggureung and Seooreung) of the Joseon Dynasty and Jongmyo Shrine, Korea (Version 1766725854855) [Dataset]. Plazi. https://doi.org/10.48580/D4FVW.V4