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The Affinity of Boletus edulis to Tree Species

CSEF · 2019 Microbiology (General)

Jasper T. Garrett · Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Overview

Objectives The study of which tree species hosts the highest density of the mushroom Boletus edulis in the Santa Cruz area. Methods 1. Forest ecosystems 2. Boletus edulis fruit 3. Device for measuring 4. Device for recording data Results 71% of Boletus edulis were found growing around Quercus agrifolia trees, as opposed to 28% growing near Pinus radiata with less than one percent near Sequoia sempervirens. Conclusions As current literature suggests, Boletus edulis can be found growing around a variety of tree species, but tend to favor conifers. From personal foraging experience, I have historically found many Boletus edulis growing around Quercus agrifolia, so I hypothesized these trees would host a higher density. The data from my experiment support my hypothesis because 71% of Boletus edulis were found growing around Quercus agrifolia trees, as opposed to 28% growing near Pinus radiata. This experiment could benefit from a longitudinal study, including more data and foraging sites.

Summary statement

Boletus eludes appears to have had host tree affiliation density in the habitats I researched that differ from the published literature.

Help received

My father drove me to different locations for data collection. My mother helped with organizing my board.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2019 Microbiology (General) · Entry J1507

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