ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research Chambaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 173213, India (An Institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research) कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्रालय (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare)
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The Directorate has contributed to advances in mushroom research, improved productivity, production practices and the dissemination of technologies suited to different agro-climatic regions of India.

It also provides services to growers and entrepreneurs, including training, spawn-related services, technical advice, consultancy and information on mushroom cultivation.

The Director provides leadership and strategic guidance for research, development, technology, training and outreach activities of ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research.

Dr. B. L. Attri, Director (Acting), ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan
Dr. B. L. Attri Director (Acting) ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan

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Services at ICAR-DMR

Explore mushroom cultures and spawn-related services, training, technical advice, consultancy, testing and knowledge resources offered by ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan.

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Cultures of Edible Mushrooms

Information and assistance regarding cultures of edible cultivated mushrooms.

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Spawn of Edible Mushrooms

Enquiries about spawn of edible cultivated mushrooms and related services.

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Training Programmes

Training opportunities for entrepreneurs, farmers, farm women, SMS and international trainees.

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Project Formulation (TEFR)

Preparation of Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports for commercial mushroom-related projects.

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Compost and Casing Testing

Testing services for compost, casing soil and composting ingredients.

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Pest and Disease Identification

Identification support for mushroom insects, pests and diseases.

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Rates of Licensing Technologies | Mushroom and its Products

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Rates of Identification of Mushroom Species Culture

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Rough Estimate for White Button Mushroom Unit and Spawn Lab

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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.

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Vision & Institutional Resources

Vision 2050

Vision-2050 document of ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research (ICAR-DMR), Solan.

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Our Committees and Staff

Institutional committees and councils supporting research planning, administration, staff welfare, technology management and implementation of the Official Language policy at ICAR-DMR, Solan.

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