Cultures of Edible Mushrooms
Information and assistance regarding cultures of edible cultivated mushrooms.
Contact for DetailsResearch • Technology • Farmer Outreach
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan provides mushroom cultures, spawn-related services, training, technical advice, consultancy and information resources to farmers, entrepreneurs, researchers and other stakeholders.
Services Available
Explore the institute’s major services. For eligibility, availability, charges and application procedures, please contact the concerned officer before proceeding.
Spawn of Edible Mushrooms
Enquiries about spawn of edible cultivated mushrooms and related services.
Contact for DetailsTraining Programmes
Training opportunities for entrepreneurs, farmers, farm women, SMS and international trainees.
View Training CalendarProject Formulation (TEFR)
Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports for commercial mushroom-related projects.
TEFR ServicesMushroom Technical Advice
Guidance on mushroom cultivation, production practices and crop management.
Contact ExpertsExtension Literature
Access extension materials and publications related to mushroom cultivation and use.
Leaflets & FoldersVideo Films
Video-based information to support mushroom cultivation awareness and learning.
View Video ResourcesCompost and Casing Testing
Testing services for compost, casing soil and composting ingredients.
Contact for DetailsPest and Disease Identification
Identification support for mushroom insects, pests and diseases.
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Rates of Licensing Technologies | Mushroom and its Products
View published rates for mushroom products, cultures and licensing of selected cultivation technologies.
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Rates of Identification of Mushroom Species Culture
Find the published charges for mushroom species culture identification and related laboratory analysis.
View identification rates ↗Rough Estimate for White Button Mushroom Unit and Spawn Lab
Open the institute’s estimate resource for planning a white button mushroom unit and spawn laboratory.
Open estimate ↗Library Services
ICAR-DMR boasts a well-equipped library with excellent facilities and valuable resources to support research, learning, and knowledge enhancement in mushroom science.
Details ↗Guest House and Trainees Hostel
ICAR-DMR provides a four-room guest house and trainees’ hostel accommodation, subject to availability and prescribed rates. Requests should be sent to the Director at least 10 days in advance.
Guest House detailsCrop Advisory
Access crop advisory information and guidance for mushroom cultivation and crop management.
View Crop AdvisoryAI-Bot Section
Explore interactive AI assistants for mushroom cultivation, crop management, troubleshooting and farm record keeping, including Oyster and Shiitake mushroom support.
Open AI-Bot SectionTechnical Support Areas
The institute’s published service list also includes technical guidance in the following areas:
- Farm designing and composting of button mushrooms
- Crop management of button mushroom
- Cultivation and crop management of oyster mushroom
- Cultivation and crop management of milky mushroom
- Cultivation and crop management of paddy straw mushroom
- Spent mushroom substrate
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