Prospecting for nature’s elixirs


Living treasures: A variety of micro-fungi from Sabah’s forests.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is embarking on research to tap its flora in forest conservation areas for medicinal and other potential uses.

The focus of the project will be on the Danum Valley, Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon conservation areas, along with rehabilitated forests.

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