ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173213, India (An Institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

About Our Library

The library of ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR), Solan has a specialised collection in mushroom science and related disciplines to support research, consultancy, learning and technology development. It serves as a referral library for mushroom literature in India and supports the information needs of scientists, students, mushroom growers, trainees and other stakeholders.

Resources are available in conventional and electronic formats for users from ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, private organisations and individuals, subject to library rules and access permissions.

2,167Books accessioned
2,500Back volumes of journals
SpecialisedMushroom science collection

Collection and subject coverage

The collection includes books and publications in:

  • Mushroom science and mycology
  • Enzymology and biochemistry
  • Plant pathology and microbiology
  • Genetics and horticulture
  • Food science and agricultural sciences
  • General-interest books and Hindi-language publications

Reference and research resources

The library collection includes reference books, textbooks, abstracting and indexing periodicals, annual reports, reprints, conference proceedings, CD-ROM databases and online journals. National and international journals are subscribed to as per institutional requirements.

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Library services

  • Reference service
  • Circulation of library documents
  • Current awareness service
  • CD-ROM database search service
  • Newspaper clipping service
  • Reprography service, subject to applicable rules
  • Sale of Directorate publications

Who can use the library?

The library supports scientists and staff of DMR, students, trainees, mushroom growers, researchers and visitors from other ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, private organisations and the wider public.

Access by members of the public and trainees is subject to permission from the Director and the applicable library rules.

Library contact

Smt. Reeta Bhatia, Librarian
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research
Chambaghat, Solan – 173213, Himachal Pradesh, India

Telephone: 01792-230767, Extension 238

Library holdings and subscriptions are reproduced from the existing live page and may change over time. Please contact the library to confirm access arrangements and current services.

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