Description

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Mushroom Production in the World
3. Present Status of Mushroom Industry in India
4. Research Centres for Mushroom
5. Biology of Mushrooms
6. Life Cycle Pattern in Mushroom
7. Classification of Mushrooms Based on their Habit
8. Classification of Mushrooms Based on the Spore Colour
9. Classification of Mushrooms According to Texture
10. Classification of Mushrooms According to Morphology and Taxonomy
11. List of Common Edible Mushrooms 
12. Identification of Edible Mushrooms
13. Poisonous Mushrooms
14. Mushroom Poisoning
15. Mushroom Cultivation
16. Production of Pure Cultures
17. Spawn Production Techniques
18. Mushroom Farms: Layout and Structure
19. Environmental Control Systems in Mushroom Farms
20. Compost Production Methods
21. Spawning Methods
22. Aftercare of Compost Beds
23. Diseases and Pests of Mushrooms
24. Post-Harvest Techniques
25. Cultivation of White Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
26. Cultivation of Milky Mushroom
27. Cultivation of Paddy Straw Mushroom (Volvariella volvacea)
28. Cultivation of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju)
29. Recipes of Mushroom
30. Value Added Mushroom Products
31. Precautions of Mushroom Cultivation
32. Economic Importance of Mushrooms
33. Economics of Seasonal Cultivation of Mushroom
34. Economic Analysis of Year-Round Cultivation of Mushroom
35. Practicals
36. Spotters
37. Glossary
38. University Question
Index