Development of Improved Technology for Commercial Production and Preservation of Shiitak Mushroom (Lentinus edodes)

The present study was an attempt on commercialization of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes). For spawn production, the additive CaCo significantly enhanced the mycelial growth and basidiocarp 3 formation. The substrate Ill-filled paddy with additive CaCO enhanced the browning of mycelia (16.40 days), 3 basidiocarp formation (51.80 days), yield (360.70 g/kg) and biological efficiency (36.07 per cent), which were better than other substrates and additives. Shiitake mushroom could be stored up to 10 and 30 days in perforated polybag under natural condition and refrigerated conditions respectively. Dehydrated mushroom could be stored for > 8 months in airtight containers. Shiitake mushroom was most suitable for canning and stored > 8 months under brine solution.