English
Summary:This book is the fifth in the series entitled “Biodiversity of Cyanoprocaryotes, Algae and Fungi of Israel”. It highlights the aspects of practical applications of the species belonging to the family Agaricaceae (Fr.) Cohn and the special place it occupies in the modern life of humanity due to its species’ nutritional and medicinal qualities. The treatise also disentangles the complicated taxonomic background of Agaricus brasiliensis S. Wasser et al., one of the most important culinary-medicinal species, formerly known as Agaricus blazei Murrill sensu Heinem. Explicit review of up-to-date researches on taxonomy, medicinal value, tips on cultivation, variety of dietary supplements produced from the species of the family, and diversity of their regulations are provided.