Urban Barcode Project Team Fungi In Prospect Park: Harmful Or Friendly?
Program:
Urban Barcode Project
Year:
2015-16
Research Topic:
Biodiversity & trade
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Fungi

Project:

Fungi In Prospect Park: Harmful Or Friendly?
Students:
Jackie Yip, Maria Avila, Arham Alrowmeim, Isaiah Hilman-Smalls
School:
Sunset Park High School, Brooklyn
Mentors:
Megan Wallner

Abstract:

Our primary purpose of this project to to determine to determine which species of mushrooms grow in Prospect Park and their relationship to surrounding plant life. We want to know if the mushrooms help or harm the ecosystem of the park or people who visit the park.

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