The PG Department of Botany conducted Hands on Training Session as a part of the certificate course on Mushroom Cultivation on 19th July 2022 at 2 pm. The programme was conducted in the College Botany laboratory. Dr. Ratheesh Narayanan M.K., Assistant Prof., PG Department of Botany delivered the welcome address and highlighted the importance and innovation of mushroom cultivation technology. Dr. Harikrishnan. E, HOD, PG Department of Botany, presided the function and motivated the students regarding the new investment opportunities in Mushroom cultivation. Prof. Dr. V.M. Santhosh, Principal, Payyanur College inaugurated the programme and cherished the significance of starting mushroom cultivation in every household and also forecasted the demand of mushroom food industry as an added strength in food science and technology. The demonstration and hands on training session was handled by Mr. Janeesh E.T., Lab Technician, RARS Pilicode. The participants were trained for preparation of spawn, mushroom bed, design & infrastructure of mushroom production farm, pest & disease management, harvesting, preparation of mushroom, marketing of mushroom in local market and mushroom recipes. The students themselves prepared mushroom beds individually and became active participants of the programme. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by Dr. Deepamol .P.C., Assistant Prof., PG Department of Botany.
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