GORI, 23 Dec: The All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Mushroom celebrated National Mushroom Day at the Mushroom Research and Training Centre (MRTC) here in Leparada district on Monday.
The event focused on the theme, ‘Climate-based round-the-year mushroom production’, highlighting the importance of sustainable mushroom cultivation practices adaptable to varying climatic conditions.
The programme witnessed the participation of 30 mushroom growers, who engaged in discussions and activities aimed at enhancing their understanding and adoption of innovative cultivation techniques.
MRTC principal investigator Dr Raghuveer Singh spoke on the significance of mushrooms in daily diet and their potential to contribute to food security and livelihood in Arunachal Pradesh. He also stressed the need for adopting climate-based round-the-year mushroom production to ensure sustainability and productivity in the region.
As part of the celebration, hand sprayers, plastic buckets, and informational pamphlets were distributed to the mushroom growers to support their cultivation efforts and encourage practical implementation of the techniques discussed during the event.
