In this article we will discuss about the classification of agaricales. Family Agaricaceae of Agaricales: The family Agaricaceae includes fungi, commonly known as agarics or gill-fungi, mushrooms or toadstools, produce conspicuous basidiocarps. Mushroom is a general term applied to the fleshy agarics. A mushroom may be edible, poisonous, unpalatable, or otherwise. But popular usage applies the term 'mushroom' to edible [...]
The following points highlight the two familes under which ustilaginales has been classified. The families are: 1. Ustilaginageae 2. Tilletiaceae. Family # 1. Ustilaginageae: In the Ustilaginaceae the infection may be localized or systemic. All the three types of infection as already indicated are encountered in this family. The teleutoÂspore masses or sori may be developed in leaves, stems, or [...]
The following points highlight the two main methods used in cultivation of mushrooms. The methods are: 1. On Paddy Straw 2. On Wood Log. Method # 1. On Paddy Straw: Paddy straw mushroom— Volvariella volvacea (Bull. ex. Fr.) Sing, cultivation comprises of the following stages preparation of spawn; preparation of mushroom bed; spawning and watering of mushroom bed; mushroom crop [...]