Sing "Fungi Identification Tune" and learn to identify edible wild mushroom

Yunnan people enjoy annual feast of wild mushrooms as it is in vigorous growth in the midsummer. However, there is a risk of eating wild mushrooms if you cannot identity if it's edible.

According to the statistics of Yunnan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 600 poisoning incidents caused by eating poisoning wild mushrooms in Yunnan last year, resulting in more than 20 poisoning deaths.

In order to effectively prevent accidental ingestion of toxic wild fungi, Yunnan Science Popularization Resource Information Center worked with Kunming Edible Fungi Institute of All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives making a "Fungi Identification Tune". The light-hearted beats and catchy melodies summarize some useful tips for identifying edible wild mushrooms.

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(Editors: Rachel, Christine)

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