ANNUAL REPORT
2005-2006
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NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE FOR MUSHROOM
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Chambaghat, Solan-173 213 (H.P.) India
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ANNUAL REPORT 2005-2006
Compiled and Edited by : Dr. V.P. Sharma, Senior Scientist Dr. Satish Kumar, Senior Scientist Dr. M.P. Sagar, Senior Scientist
Published by
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Dr. R.P. Tewari Director, National Research Centre for Mushroom (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Chambaghat, Solan - 173 213 (H.P.)
Photography by
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Mrs. Shailja Verma, Technical Officer (Art & Photography Cell)
Hindi Translation
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Dr. Shwet Kamal, SRF Dr. M.P. Sagar Mrs. Sunila Thakur, Stenographer (Typing)
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Sh. Deepak Sharma, Computer Operator
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CONTENTS
Preface v vii 1 8 11
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Executive Summary Introduction Organogram Research Achievements 1. Crop Improvement Mushroom genetic resources Genetic Improvement 2. Crop Production Button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus Oyster mushroom, Pleurotus spp. Specialty mushrooms 3. Crop Protection Insects pests and diseases of mushrooms Moulds associated with mushrooms 4. Crop Nutrition and Utilization Medicinal mushrooms Post harvest technology of mushrooms 5. 6. Development of Indigenous machinery Transfer of Technology Indigenous technical knowledge Extension research and programmes Transfer of Technology 7. 8. Mushroom Information Technology Training Courses Organized
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Education and Training Awards, Recognitions and Foreign visits AICMIP Centres Publications Approved On- going Research Projects/ Consultancy Committee Meetings Seminars/Symposia/Conferences attended Distinguished Visitors Personnel