Window on vidarbha Bioluminescent mushroom discovered in Pombhurna
Published on: Oct. 17, 2025, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Hitavada
a rare bioluminescent mushroom belonging to the genus omphalotus-popularly known as the jack-o’-lantern for its eerie green glow-has been discovered on the roadsides of pombhurna in chandrapur district. the glowing fungus was discovered by dr sheetal choudhary, assistant professor at department of molecular biology & genetic engineering, rashtrasant tukadoji maharaj nagpur university, and prof shamali khalatkar, assistant professor of botany at shri mathuradas mohota college of science, nagpur. the discover
