Mushroom Science

The history; basic principles and cultural practices of Mushroom production; including a survey of locally occurring edible species.

The history; basic principles and cultural practices of Mushroom production; including a survey of locally occurring edible species; Various methods of growing mushrooms; Factors affecting growth and basidiocarp formation in vivo and in vitro; Mushroom abnormalities; their pests and control; Mushroom chemistry; including nutritive value; poisons and treatment; Growth habits of selected local species of edible mushrooms