Hello Friend steemian postings in I want to share information about the rare fungus in rare Fungal mount Rinjani on Mount Rinjani-Morel (Morchella esculenta) is referred to as one of the most expensive in the world after Mushroom Truffles (Ascomycete fungus)
Morel mushroom sold Rp1,5 million per kilogramnya, while Truffles sell for Rp2 million per kilogram. The reason why the price of the rare fungus in Mount Rinjani is very expensive is because it is difficult to be sought and cultivated. Because it has a very high economic value that is, the person who manages the National Park of Mount Rinjani continue to do further research related cultivation way Morel mushroom so that local communities can take to feel its benefits. Head of Section Managing Region I Hall mount Rinjani National Park (BTNGR) Firm Rianto was the first to find the morel mushroom in the year 2009. Mount Rinjani National Park party conduct research alongside the Ministry of environment and forestry (LHK) da Bogor agricultural University (IPB). The research location in the village of Senaru, which is one of the official line of the ascent on Mount Rinjani. Such research aims to gain the best technique for Morel mushroom cultivation in Rinjani.
The research team conducts trials cultivation Morel mushroom in February or when still in the rainy season. It is based on the results of research that the mushrooms with the Crown-shaped rocks that grow at the range of the months of March to July. If the research is successful, then researchers will bring the results to the community so that they can do cultivation independently The mountain has an elevation of 3,726 meters above sea level it is the highest mountain in Indonesia second, after mount Kerinci. Community in Lombok got many blessings from Mount Rinjani, especially those who become sightseeing services, businessmen ranging from guides climbers up the gardening.
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In addition, mount Rinjani is not only visited by many climbers, but also a researcher of flora and fauna. Designated as mount Rinjani National Park through the decision letter of the Minister of forestry No. 280/Kpts-II/1997, covered a diverse range of flora. Some of them are indeed allowed to be utilized, such as grasses, ferns, and other types.