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Pleurotus eryngii (also known as king trumpet mushroom, French horn mushroom, king oyster mushroom, king brown mushroom, boletus of the steppes,trumpet royale, aliʻi oyster) is an edible mushroom native to Mediterranean regions of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, but also grown in many parts of Asia. P. eryngii is the largest species in the oyster mushroom genus, Pleurotus, which also contains the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus. It has a thick, meaty white stem and a small tan cap (in young specimens).  Its natural range extends from the Atlantic Ocean through the Mediterranean Basin and Central Europe into Western Asia and India.  Unlike other species of Pleurotus, which are primarily wood-decay fungi, the P. eryngii complex are also weak parasites on the roots of herbaceous plants, although they may also be cultured on organic wastes. The Pleurotus Eryngii  mushroom has antioxidants that help to keep disease away.  The antioxidant in this mus

Pleurotus is also one of the important edible mushrooms gaining popularity in recent years.  It is found growing naturally on dead organic materials rich in cellulose.  Its several species are edible such as P. sajor-caju, P. sapidus, P.flabellatus, P. ostriatus, P. corticatus, P.jlorida, etc.  These species can be cultured successfully on various agricultural, domestic, industrial and forestry waste materials.  It is very versatile in nature as far as substrate reference and growth are concerned.  However, it can be grown on paddy straw, gunny bags, rice husk, copped Parthenium stem, etc. The steps for cultivation of dhingri start with preparation of substrate for growth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Biobritte Agro India -Spawn Supply -Mushroom supply -Mushroom Spawn Exporter -Mushroom Exporter -Mushroom Consultant -Mushroom Trainings -Contact: 9923806933, 9673510343 -Facebook: https://w

THE SECRET FAT-FIGHTING POWER OF MUSHROOMS >> With a gram of protein per serving, you can “muscle up” any salad, sauce or vegetable snack throughout the day, keeping your metabolism high and your growth on track. >> Due to the nutrient density, they actually rank higher than most fruits and vegetables in vitamin and antioxidant levels, and some researchers say that mushrooms are one of the rare foods that people can eat with no side effects. >> They are good source of potassium, a powerful muscle mineral that can also help to lower the risk of heart disease and hypertension. They also contain 80-90% water weight, which will make you feel fuller longer. >> They have B vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid, which help to provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Researchers estimate that by simply substituting mushrooms for ground beef in one meal every week, you can lose five pounds in a year without other