The Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, organized a One-Day Workshop-cum-Hands-on Training Programme on Mushroom Cultivation on 9th July 2024 at Tanusri Training Centre, in collaboration with Tanusree Mushrooms, Vijayawada, for III B.Sc. DZ/DB students as part of the curriculum.
A total of 22 students actively participated in the programme. Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Head, Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College, and Mr. T. Jaya Chandra served as the resource persons.
The resource persons explained the importance and nutritional value of mushrooms, various cultivation techniques, substrate preparation, sterilization methods, spawn inoculation, maintenance of growing conditions, harvesting techniques and marketing strategies. The students were also provided with hands-on training in different stages of mushroom cultivation, enabling them to gain practical knowledge and firsthand experience.
The programme aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application while creating awareness about mushroom cultivation as a sustainable, income-generating and entrepreneurial activity.
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