Biology, Cultivation and Applications of Mushrooms
Unlock the world of fungal biology and commercial mushroom cultivation with Biology, Cultivation and Applications of Mushrooms, an authoritative volume edited by Arun Arya and Katerina Rusevska (Springer, 2022). Now available at Books Hub PK, this 663‑page guide offers a comprehensive exploration of mushroom diversity, medicinal uses, ecological roles, and advanced cultivation techniques—making it a must-have for researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and environmentalists in Pakistan and beyond.
🔬 What’s Inside:
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Medicinal Potential: Chapters on therapeutic mushrooms like Ganoderma, Cordyceps, and Lentinus, including insights into their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune‑boosting effects—especially against COVID‑19, cancer, and HIV.
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Cultural & Traditional Uses: Explores applications of mushrooms in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine, as well as unique uses like truffles and memory-enhancing nutraceuticals.
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Biology & Ecology: Coverage of wild mushroom diversity, habitat distribution, seasonal occurrence, enzymatic wood decomposition, and their role in ecological cycles.
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Cultivation Techniques: Practical protocols for substrate selection, spawn development, pollution bioremediation, and rural economic uplift through myco-agriculture.
🌍 Applications Covered:
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Agriculture & Agronomy: Grow high‑value mushrooms using various agro‑waste substrates, promoting sustainable rural livelihoods.
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Bioremediation: Harness fungal capabilities for soil purification, heavy metal removal, and waste conversion.
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Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Fields: Insights into extraction, stabilization, and application of bioactive metabolites.
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Cosmetics and Food Industry: Potential of mushrooms in skincare, functional foods, and value-added products.
