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Define Mushroom culture. Explain the mushroom cultivation methods.
a. The technology of growing mushrooms using plant, animal and industrial waste is known as___________.
b. The cultivation of mushrooms takes _________ months.
c. The substance that is prepared by mixing paddy straw with a number of organic materials like cow dung and inorganic fertilizers is known as _______. This is kept at ________ for one week.
d. The seeds of mushroom is known as ________. It is produced by growing ________ in grains under sterile conditions.
e. The compost is covered with a thin layer of soil is called _________. It provides support to the growing mushroom, provides humidity, and helps regulate the _________.
f. Mycelium forms a little bud that develops into mushroom. These little white buds are known as_________.
g. The growth of mushrooms is found better at_________. In a week, they grow __________ which is considered the normal size for harvesting. During the , the first flush mushroom can be harvested.
h. During harvesting, certain main problems are faced by the mushrooms. These include , and loss of .
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