EDIBLE MUSHROOMS

MAJOR EDIBLE MUSHROOMS OF INDIAN SUBCONTINENT

1. PADDY STRAW MUSHROOM (Volvariella  volvacea)
   
2. GREY OYSTER (Pleurotus  Sajor caju)
   
3. TREE OR PEARL OYSTER (Pleurotus  ostreatus)
4. BUTTON MUSHROOM (Agaricus  bisporus)
   
5. Milky Mushroom (Calocybe  indica)
   
6. SHIITAKE MUSHROOM (Lentinula  edodes)
7. WINTER MUSHROOM  (Flammulina  velutipes)
8.  BLACK EAR (Auricularia auricular)

NUTRITIVE VALUES OF DIFFERENT EDIBLE MUSHROOM

IMPORTANCE OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION

·         Mushroom as a Source of Protein and other Food Nutrient

·         Unique Flavour and Exotic Taste

·         Medicinal Properties

·         Easy and Simple Production Procedure

·         Labour Intensive Method of Cultivation

·         Absence of Crop Competition

·         Suitable Enterprise for Farm Ladies

·         Utilization of Agro-Wastes in Mushroom Cultivation

·         Export Potential