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CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MUSHROOM FARMING

Name of the Department: Department of Biology
Title of the Course: CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MUSHROOM FARMING
Eligibility Criteria: Open to all UG students of B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/BCA programmes
No. of Seats: 25
Introduction of the Course: Certificate Course in Mushroom Cultivation is a Short-term Skill Development Course that imparts knowledge to candidates interested in starting mushroom cultivation. The cultivation technology of the culinary/medicinal mushroom Pleurotus spp. commonly called as oyster mushroom has been standardized on locally available substrates. The mushrooms are the most wanted vegetables for vegans who wish to consume protein in a large quantity. The economic importance of the mushroom lies primarily in its use as food for human consumption. It is rich in Vitamin C and B complex and the protein content varies between 1.6 to 2.5 percent. It has most of the mineral salts required by the human body. The niacin content is about ten times higher than any other vegetables. The course imparts training on cultivation of Oyster mushroom on locally available substrates.
Objectives:

(i) The course will enable the participants to gain training about preparation of oyster mushroom spawn, liquid culture, petri-plates and substrates.

(ii)The participants will learn to design low cost infrastructure required for cultivation of Oyster mushroom.

(ii)The foremost aim of this course is to promote self employment.
Job Roles/Outcomes:

The course provides an opportunity to make best possible use of the leisure for starting a small business enterprise. It is prompt the students to explore further opportunities in this field. As the substrate material is easily available in the region, most of the participants are expected to try this venture at home on a smaller scale. The students will learn basic techniq ues of autoclaving and media preparation that are useful in cultivation of other mushrooms as well. After successful completion of this course, the participants will get motivated towards the importance of self- employment and confidence and personal skills for the same. They will be well trained to maintain a mushroom farm in a hygienic and scientific way.
Teacher Incharge:

Dr. Sanjay Talwani Head,
Department of Biology
Phone: 98159-41890

Dr. Charn Kumar
Department of Biology
Phone: 78891-57051

 

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