POSSIBILITY OF MILKY MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN ASSAM AND USE OF MOSS AS A CASING MATERIAL

Abstract

The cultivation technology of milky white mushroom was conducted to find out whether it can be grown under the natural conditions of Assam or not. Present investigation revealed that this mushroom can be successfully grown from May to August under the prevailing climatic conditions. The mean temperature, mean relative humidity and mean light intensity during this period ranged between 26.1 to 32.5 ºC, 79.5 to 85 percent and 4925-5900 lux, respectively. Yield was not obtained below 5265 lux. The highest yield was scored in the month of June. Moss was blended with casing soil and its suitability was evaluated with different casing materials. Vermicompost combined with moss 3:1 (w/w) was the best casing treatment over control [soil + moss, 3:1 (w/w)].