The milky mushroom is the prettiest mushroom in cultivation. Pdf cultivation of calocybe indica sudhir nawathe and pramod. Casing is done when the fungal mycelium has completely impregnated the substrate after spawning. Microeconomy and community engagement in mushroom cultivation is helping rural economy. Urban and semi urban cultivation is also gaining popularity for various edible plants including mushroom and calocybe indica an edible mushroom, native to india was first described by purkayastha and chandra 1947. Con sidered as vegetable, and it is now known that mushrooms presently rank above all vegetable and legumes except soybean in protein content and have. Results indicate that 2 cm thick casing layer was ideal for quickest primordial initiation, higher sporophore number and maximum yield. Considering suitability of climatic conditions and economic aspects in konkan region of maharashtra, cultivation of calocybe indica was undertaken with locally available substrates viz. Evaluation of substrate on production of calocybe indica milky. Casing of cultivation substrate is a common practice during milky mushroom cultivation. Cultural, nutritional and biochemical characterization of.
Seagrass as a substrate for the cultivation of milk. Mushroom production in india for the year 20 is roughly 40. Youll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more. Milky mushroom calocybe indica fits well under these conditions because of its ability to grow at temperature above 30c, white sporophore, excellent shelf life, high biological efficiency 8090% and easier in postharvest handling 9. As this mushroom known to several medicinal properties this study will be further focused towards pharmaceutical applications. Large amount of seagrass has been deposited in the palk strait region when compared with the other coastal regions of tamil nadu. It is one of the commonly used edible mushrooms as it is low in calories and fat, rich in amino acids, protein, vitamin, chitin and minerals. It is white and most of the time, it is perfectly shaped.
Mushroom calocybe indica sunil kumar and ram chandra department of mycology and plant pathology, institute of agricultural sciences banaras hindu university, varanasi 221005 u. I have tried few petri dishes from culture of calocybe indica but it has got contaminated also its not sporulating on alluminium foil but it has grown good on sterilised dextrose 4% of water and i am attaching its picture below. Wild milky mushrooms are available in the late spring through summer, while the cultivated versions are available yearround. Commercial production techniques for milky mushroom, calocybe indica recorded yield of 356. Pilot scale cultivation of calocybe indica by utilizing reeds. Among the four substrates evaluated for cultivation of milky mushroom, paddy straw was the best with 81. One of the lowcost varieties to grow, milky mushrooms grow quite large and are more rewarding than other gourmet mushrooms.
As it grows in hot humid climate hence this mushroom is highly suitable for cultivation in most of the plains of india almost throughout the year. Hi everyone, thats the first milky mushroom the calocybe indica of this year. Now i am introducing the milky mushroom for comercial cultivation. The current investigation was undertaken to determine a suitable substrate and the appropriate thickness of casing materials for the cultivation of c. Milky mushroom is sturdy, fleshy and milky white in color even after flattening. Commerical production techniques for milky mushroom calocybe indica recorded yield 350. Mushroom fruiting bodies are basidomycetes and some ascomycetes belongs to the kingdom fungi and depend on the substrates on which they grow for all their. Calocybe indica cultivation, reeds, bioefficiency, nutritional parameters 1. Effect of casing and supplemented meal on yield of calocybe. Calocybe indica, a tropical edible mushroom, is popular because it has good nutritive value and it can be cultivated commercially. Commercial production techniques for milky mushroom. Presently, the centre has developed lowcost methods of cultivating oyster.
It is tropical species which recently was collected and consumed from the forests attractive with thick fleshy, white. Milky mushrooms calocybe indica are warm loving mushroom species suitable for the subtropical and tropical climate types. Milky mushroom calocybe indica, winter mushroom flammulina velutipes, reishi ganoderma lucidum, black ear auricularia sp. Commercial production of milky mushroom calocybe indica.
Jun 30, 2010 calocybe indica, a tropical edible mushroom, is popular because it has good nutritive value and it can be cultivated commercially. International research journal of pharmaceutical and. This variety is new introduction to world mushroom family from india. A milky mushroom farm is a good agribusiness project because the sight of these lovely, big mushrooms never fails to amaze the beholder. Calocybe genus consists of about 20 species of mushrooms, includingcalocybe indica, which can be cultivated throughout the year in the entire of india even in hot humid climate kalhaet al. The first mention of mushroom cultivation, distinct from a chance of appearance in the field was in l652. Cultivation of milky mushroom calocybe indica application use. Cultivation of milky mushroom calocybe indica icar.
Calocybe indica, aka the milky mushroom gourmet and. Pilot scale cultivation of calocybe indica by utilizing. Ninety litres of water is taken in a rust proof drum preferably of. You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer.
As an integral part of secondary agriculture, mushroom growing helps to create sustainable rural employment, in addition to. Introduction casing is the important operation in mushroom cultivation after spawn run. Paddy straw was the next best superior substrate for cultivation of milky mushroom. Optimum mycelial growth was observed in coconut coir substrate. Converting lignocellulosic agricultural and forest residues into proteinrich mushrooms is one of the most economically viable and sustainable biotechnology processes to address world food demand, especially protein demand 2. This mushroom variety was first identified in the eastern indian state of west bengal and can be cultivated on a wide variety of substrates, at a high temperature range 3038. This is a tropical mushroom which is a seven months crop from march september. Can be grown indoors on pasteurized paddy straw input needed. Milky mushroom calocybe indica can be grown on wide range of substrates as in case of oyster. In present decade mushroom is considered as a crucial component for food safety and security.
In north bengal area people collect mushrooms from forest and consume for nutrition but only the oyster mushroom pleurotus sp. Intergenic protoplast fusion between calocybe indica milky mushroom and pleurotus florida aids in the qualitative and quantitative improvement of sporophore of milky mushroom. Cultivation of milky mushroom calocybe indica icarindian. Milky mushroom calocybe indica has become the centerpiece for commercial utilization all over the india. Now i am introducing the milky mushroom for comercial cultivation in thailand.
Hippocrates first mentioned mushrooms medicinal value in 400 b. Cultivation technology of milky mushroom calocybe indica. In the present study, the effect of depth and time of casing on sporophore production of calocybe indica was investigated. Cultivation of paddy straw mushroom volvariella volvacea, compendium on mushroom cultivation technology, directorate of mushroom research, solan hp, india pp. Production technology of calocybe indica has been introduced by purkayastha and nayak in 1979 which was improved by purkayastha and nayak in 1981. Purkayastha and chandra in1974 1 identified the fungus for the first time from india. Urban and semi urban cultivation is also gaining popularity for various edible plants including mushroom and calocybe indica an edible mushroom, native to india was first described by. Milky mushroom were collected from hlegu township, yangon division. Calocybe indica is a relatively new introduction to the world of edible mushrooms from india 10. Cultivation technology of milky mushroom calocybe indica milky mushroom calocybe indica can be grown on wide range of substrates as in case of oyster mushroom.
Yet many beginners remain daunted by the perceived complexity of working with fungi. Pleurotus florida, calocybe indica ranks second among the important cultivated mushroom in the world. Pdf mushroom cultivation download full pdf book download. This mushroom variety was first identified in the eastern indian state of. Substrates exposed to rain or harvested premature green colour are prone to various weed moulds which may. Cultivation of milky mushroom using paddy straw waste. Mushroom dish is a common item in all the big hotels. Bioconversion of agricultural wastes for production of milky mushroom calocybe indica sunil kumar and ram chandra department of mycology and plant pathology, institute of agricultural sciences banaras hindu university, varanasi 221005 u. They are found between may and august, which normally coincides with sufficient showers after a prolonged dry period. I run a farm stay to provide mushroom cutivation training to my guest. Milky mushroom calocybe indica milky mushroom calocybe indica is second tropical mushroom after paddy straw mushroom, suitable for cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Optimizing the growth conditions and adopting new methods. Effect of casing soil thickness on growth and yield. Mature sporocarp of calocybe indica contains 4% soluble sugars, 2. Current facts milky mushrooms, botanically classified as calocybe indica, are the only mushroom species both native to and cultivated in the hot, humid climate of india.
This mushroom variety was first identified in the eastern indian state of west bengal and can be cultivated on a wide variety of substrates, at. Selection of different substrates for the cultivation of milky mushroom. Calocybe indica an edible mushroom, native to india was to boost first described by purkayastha and chandra 1974. This mushroom is gaining, white sporocarps long shelf life and taste chadha and sharma, 1995 1. During the present study, effect of different chemicals on radial growth of the calocybe indica was seen. Mushrooms have found a definite place in the food consumption habits of common masses and there is a constant demand for it throughout. Calocybe indica is the second important commercially grown mushroom in telangana after button mushroom. Key words pleurotus ostreatus, calocybe indica, cellulase enzyme activity introduction mushroom a form of fleshy edible fungi are. Mushrooms grow from dustlike particles called spores, which develop into a mass of dense white tangled threads called mycelium. Pdf status of milky mushroom calocybe indica in india. Paddy straw mushroom volvariella volvaceae growing on dried banana. Traditionally eaten in west bengal, it is being grown commercially in several indian states and other tropical countries.
The milky mushroom calocybe indica is also called white summer mushroom and dudh chhatta. Milky mushroom calocybe indica growing on composted sawdust and poultry waste, d. Milky mushroom calocybe indica can be grown on wide range of substrates as in case of oyster mushroom. Mushroom production has increased many folds during the recent past. Mar 20, 2020 cultivation technology of milky mushroom calocybe indica milky mushroom calocybe indica can be grown on wide range of substrates as in case of oyster mushroom. Microeconomy and community engagement in mushroom cultivation is helping rural economy of north bengal. The sturdy allwhite mushrooms appear in summer after rainfall in fields and on road verges.
Hence this study confirms the suitability of locally wild strain dmro600 for cultivation to mushroom growers by using wheat grains for spawn production and wheat straw as substrate for its cultivation for achieving higher yield. A61k 3600, a01g 104, a01h 1500, c12n 114, a47g 1926, a47j 3902 mushroom cultivation is one of the most commercially important steps towards diversification of agriculture. Effect of various chemicals on the mycelial growth and. Just found a pdf with cultivation instructions also talking about pungency. Milky mushroom has become the third commercially grown in india after white agaricus bisporus and oyster pleurotus spp. This is the first indigenous mushroom to be commercialized in the country. Short communication sporophore production of milky. The first record of yearround commercial production was. Bring mushrooms into your life as you dive into the practice of homescale mushroom cultivation with applications in permaculture, urban farming, cooking, natural medicine, and the arts, interest in homescale mushroom cultivation is exploding.
Recycling of spent mushroom substrate, compendium on mushroom cultivation technology, directorate of mushroom research, solan hp, india. Seagrass as a substrate for the cultivation of milk mushroom. Morel morchella esculanta is seasonally harvested from the. Ever increasing production in mushroom like calocybe indica pose challenge to the current supremacy of button mushroom in the world market miller, 1994. Jan 11, 2020 pdf considering suitability of climatic conditions and economic aspects in konkan region of maharashtra, cultivation of calocybe indica was. Short communication sporophore production of milky mushroom. White milky mushroom calocybe indica milky mushroom calocybe indica can be grown on wide range of substrates as in case of oyster mushroom. Quality of casing material affects the yield of mushroom as it stimulates. The other inputs will depend on the scale and technique of cultivation used.
Substrates exposed to rain or harvested premature green colour are prone to various weed moulds which may result in. Production guide milky mushroom production guide step by step milky mushroom calocybe indica is an edible mushroom having a white fruit bodies, which resembles to a milk like in color. It is becoming the third commercially grown mushroom in india after button and oyster mushrooms. The mushroom cultivation then made its way to the united. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive membersonly content. Cultivation of milky mushroom calocybe indica leonardo da costa sousa for revising the manuscript. Pdf cultivation of calocybe indica sudhir nawathe and.
The findings therefore concludes with the fact that malt extract medium proved to be the best medium for the cultivation as well as for the extraction of antioxidants from both the mycelial culturebroth of both the mushroom species selected. It can be grown on substrates containing lignin, cellulose and hemicelluloses. Calocybe indica mushrooms teri wrc digital library. Effect of different substrates and casing materials on the.
Calocybe indica, commonly known as the milky white mushroom, is a species of edible mushroom native to india. Effect of casing and supplemented meal on yield of. This species is highly suitable for commercial exploration in the warm humid tropical zones around the world. The important developments in the cultivation of edible mushrooms are as below.