AICRP on Mushroom
AICMIP-All India Coordinated Mushroom Improvement Project is a continuing project to fulfill the mandates designed by Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan. The key points in meeting the directives are a) to conduct surveys for collection of germplasm b) Initial Varietal Trials and Advanced Varietal Trials c) Post Harvest Experiments d) Extension activities.
AICRP on: Mushroom Year of start/ establishment of the Project: 2015
Staff Details (Scientific/Technical or Supporting)
| S. No | Name of the Staff | Name of the post |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Rishu Sharma | Scientist In-Charge |
Infrastructure available:
- A working laboratory with laminar airflow cabinet
- Autoclave
- BOD Incubator,
- Refrigerator,
- Distillation unit.
- -20 Deep Freeze
- Compound Microscope
Mandate/Objectives
Initial Varietal trial of high yielding varieties/strains of Oyster Mushroom spp. on Paddy straw to conduct multi-locational trials by all coordinating centres
Collection, identification and conservation of wild edible and medicinal mushrooms
Advance Varietal trial-1 of high yielding varieties/strains of Oyster Mushroom on paddy straw
CROP PRODUCTION
Evaluation of different oyster mushroom species on wheat/paddy straw
Reporting pest and diseases with crop loss in seasonal and controlled mushroom farms (All Centres)
Mushroom consumption analysis: A household survey
Celebration of National Mushroom Day, 23rd December
Initial Varietal trial of high yielding varieties/strains of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus Pulmonarius) on Paddy straw
• Extension activities- Conducting training programmes, demonstration, distribution of spawn, Consultancies to entrepreneurs and farmers
• • Experiential Learning Programme is conducted each year (Approx. 50 Students) for inculcating self reliance and job creating potential in students by taking up mushroom cultivation as start up in small groups.