Production and economic analysis of paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella volvaceae)

Abstract

Mushroom industry is flourishing globally due to its flavor, taste, nutritive value and medicinal value. Income of rural youth can be increased by growing mushrooms in villages. Paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella volvaceae) can be cultivated commercially to meet the demand of mushroom for large population. Therefore, students were provided entrepreneurial skills and knowledge through hands on experience on paddy straw mushroom cultivation. This training helped the students to learn how to cultivate paddy straw mushroom in business mode. In the present study cost of production, profit earned and benefit cost ratio was calculated. It was demonstrated that growing paddy mushroom is a profitable enterprise.