date:Aug 20, 2013
USD) in Bangalore as they are being imported. It may cost only about Rs. 50 a kg (1 USD) if we grow them here, says Dr. Meera Pandey, principal scientist, Mushroom Research Laboratory, IIHR.
These varieties are normally grown in a situation where the temperature is below 25 degrees Celsius. Dr. Pandey said they could be cultivated in areas in and around Bangalore without any artificial temperature control from July to January/February when the temperature is normally cool.