Mr.Parameswaran residing at Karakukulam of Trivandrum District is running behind mushrooms for the last three deccades.He is talented in domesticating edible varieties of mushrooms and developing the spawn for their culivation. Here in his huge bed he uses 15 covers of spwan in 15 kg paddy straw .
Mushroom is a fat free protein rich food, which is ideal for diabetic as well as heart patients. The essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins, fibers present in mushroom can prevent occurrence of heart diseases. Daily up take of minimum 50 grams of mushroom can induce vitality and can reduce diseases affecting human body. Mushrooms belong to the group of fungi. Some mushrooms are highly poisonous. Some are edible. It is becoming popular in the food habits of Developing countries. Oyster mushrooms are adapted to tropical climatic conditions. It can be grown in paddy straw. Production technology is simple. The mushrooms are gaining importance as they impart immunity to humans
