MUSHROOM Mushroom is above ground fruiting body of a fungus having a shaft and cap. Mushroom is rich source of protein and have 9 essential amino acids. Solan is Mushroom city of India. Mushroom is rich source of lovastatin which reduce the cholesterol level. Directorate of Mushroom research is located at Solan, Chambaghat, Himachal Pradesh. Mushroom types 1. White button mushroom: Agaricus bisporus, A. bitorquis 2. Oyster mushroom: Pleurotus spp. 3. Paddy straw mushroom: Volvariella dysplasia 4. Milky Mushroom: Calocybe indica 2.5K views14:47
