Management of the Green Mould of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe indica) by Fungicides and Botanicals

Abstract

Commercial production of edible mushrooms represents unique exploitation of the microbial technology for the bio-conversion of the agricultural, industrial, forestry and household waste into nutritious food (mushrooms). Integrating mushroom cultivation in the existing farming systems not only supplements the income of the farmers but also promotes proper recycling of agroresidues thereby improving soil health and promoting organic agriculture. Therefore, there is need to have mushroom which can grow during summer months being longer shelf-life. Milky mushroom (Calocybe indica) fits well under these conditions because of its ability to grow at temperature above 30°C, white sporophore, excellent shelf life, high biological efficiency (80-90%) and easier in post-harvest handling.