This workshop has been postponed due to COVID-19. For the detailed schedule, please contact the organizer.

Shanghai

Working Language: English

Objectives:

1. To train the technicians and project officers engaged in edible and medicinal mushrooms research, production and technical dissemination in developing countries.

2. To introduce mushroom biology, genetics, breeding and cultivation in China, and accordingly contribute to the development of mushroom production in home countries.

3. To enhance interchange and cooperation in mushroom research and production between China and other developing countries.

Programs:

1. General introduction on mushroom biology and development of mushroom production in China.

2. Basic knowledge of mushroom genetics and breeding.

3. Major methods for cultivation of wood-decay and straw-rot mushrooms in China.

4. Introduction  of  various  functions  of  edible  &  medicinal  mushrooms  and  products development. Visits to mushroom farm and factory.

5. Cultivation of rare mushrooms, volvariella volvacea (straw mushroom) and Lentinula edodes (shiitake mushroom).

6. Prevention and control of mushroom diseases and pests.

7. General processes of mushroom cultivation, including compost preparation, mixing, filling, sterilization, inoculation, and the use of equipment.

Organizer:

Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Address: No. 1000, Jinqi Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai, China

Postcode: 201403

Coordinator: Mao Wenjun ( 茅文俊 )

Tel: 0086-21-62201090

Fax: 0086-21-62201337

E-mail: mwjtry123@126.com