Types of mushroom

Types of mushroom

1. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, RAIGARH
Types of mushroom
Presentation
on
Presented To:
Mr. s.k. singh
DEPTT. of Plant pathology
Presented By:
LAXMI MAHARATHI
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YEAR 2
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AFFILIATED TO
IGKV RAIPUR

2. CONTENT:
Introduction
Types of mushroom
Button Mushroom
Straw Mushroom
Oyster Mushroom
Milky Mushroom
CreminiMushroom
Shiitake Mushroom
Reference

3. Introduction
Over 2000 varieties of mushrooms are Identified all
around the world, but only some Specified types of
it are safe to eat.
Mushroom is an essential or the main ingredient In a
variety of dishes in multiple cuisines.
Let’s look at the types of mushrooms available in
India.

4. Types of mushroom
Button Mushroom,
Straw Mushroom,
Oyster Mushroom,
Milky Mushroom,
CreminiMushroom,
Shiitake Mushroom,

5. Button Mushroom (Agaricusbisporus)
Button mushroom is one of the most
commonly available varieties of
mushrooms.
In, button mushrooms are grown
seasonally and in environment
controlled cropping houses.
White button mushroom requires 20-28
degree C for vegetative growth(spawn
run) and 12-28 degree C for
reproductive growth.
Besides it requires relative humidity of
80-90% and enough ventilation during
cropping.

6. They are very low in calories.
They offer essential protein and amino acids,
sufficient levels of minerals, vitamins, and fibre.
Button mushrooms carry vitamin D in the form of
ergocalciferol.
Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin required
for bone growth and calcium metabolism.

7. Straw mushroom (Volvariellavolvacoa)
Also famous as “Chinese Mushroom”
, these are as Popular in India as
the button mushrooms.
They have good aroma, flavour, and
are rich in Various nutrients and
protein.
Usually, an edible in tropics and
subtropics, in India, their
cultivation generally takes place in
States of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh, AndraPradesh,
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,
Chattishgarhetc.

8. Oyster mushroom (Pleurotusostreatus)
• One of the popular types of
mushroom in India, people call it
‘dhingri’ in hindi.
• This variety can easily grow in
tropical and temperate regions.
Shaped like a fan and dusty colour,
they look a lot like oysters, just
like their names.
Their cultivation in Indian usually
takes place In the states of Madhya
Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa,
Karnataka, Maharashtra, etc.

9. Milky mushrooms (Calocybeindica)
Milky mushroom are also known
‘summer mushroom’.
It is a fantastic variety that grows
in states like Karnataka, Tamil
Nadu, Kerala, AndraPradesh, and
Odisha.
They are also less demanding and
offer a high yield.
These mushrooms are looks
attractive with bright white colour
and have a good shelf life as well.

10. The sturdy all-white mushrooms appear in Summer
After rainfall in fields and on road verges.
It is also said to have antibiotic, anti-tumour, and
Anti-cancer properties.
Help in regulating Diabetes, lowering bad
cholesterol levels, and to have Strong antioxidants
properties.

11. Creminimushroom (Agaricusbisporus)
These mushrooms belong to the
same species as that of button
mushrooms.
They just differ slightly due to the
development of a coffee-coloured
skinny layer on the cap and thus
have dark tan patches on top.
These mushrooms are, however,
more flavourfulin taste and have a
firmer texture than Button
mushrooms.

12. They produce a brown spore print.
These are great ‘learning mushrooms’.
Easily obtained at the grocery store, dissect them
For a mushroom anatomy lesson.
They fruit from late spring to fall.

13. Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
Famous for their medicinal
qualities, this variety Is gaining
popularity among the consumers
of mushrooms.
Thus the demand for this type is
also increasing In the country.
Some farmers in Himachal and
other northern States of India
have successfully begun to
Cultivate this variety.

14. These mushrooms taste better when cooked,
Carrying a smokeyflavourand low water content.
Shiitake mushroom is used for boosting the
Immune system, lowering blood cholesterol
levels, Treating prostate cancer, and as an anti-
aging agent.
Abundant in vitamin D , these mushrooms with
Anti viral compounds help combat infections,
Keeping disease at arm’s length.

15. Reference...
Indiagardening.com
Meindia.net
Pinterest
Britannica.com