Synopsis Mushrooms cultivation is becoming very popular because it not only meets the dietary requirements but also adds to the income especially to those growers having no or insufficient land. This book will provide a new sight in basic practical and applied research related to mushrooms and their cultivation techniques. This book is suitable for undergraduate, post-graduate, research scholars, senior research fellow and research associates in mycology, microbiology, Plant pathology, home science, botany horticulture, forestry, crop science, food sciences and biotechnology.