The Genus Pleurotus and The Urban Environment
2020
This collaborative research examined how the Pleurotus, particularly the oyster mushroom, interacts with the urban environment by accelerating the decomposition of organic waste and promoting the conversion of debris into soil, thereby highlighting its vital role in urban ecosystems and its unique ability to detoxify soils through mycoremediation.
My role: Documentary research and Graphic Design.
In collaboration with Andrée Uranga, Claire Duby Riou, Érika Spinosa, and Geneviève Roberton.
Research: The role of Pleurotus in its interaction with the urban environment, highlighting its multiple often underestimated benefits.
Issue: How to bridge the gap between the limited recognition of the multiple benefits of mushrooms, particularly the oyster mushroom, and their crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter and soil detoxification?
Objective: To deepen the understanding of the oyster mushroom (Pleurotus Ostreatus) and consider its use as a tool for restoring urban ecosystems while raising public awareness of the importance of mushrooms for soil health.