Economics of Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Production in a Selected Upazila of Bangladesh

Barmon, Basanta Kumar; Sharmin, Imrana; Abbasi, Parvez K; Mamun, Al

doi:10.3329/agric.v10i2.13144

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“…In Bangladesh, mushroom production and consumption is limited to urban and semi-urban areas. Mushrooms are consumed by 77% of higher-income groups and by 37% of medium-income groups [ 22 ]. Before the 1970s, mushrooms were usually consumed by some of the tribes as per their custom, but now the situation has changed due to mushrooms’ agreeable aroma, excellent subtle flavour and, above all, their nutritional and medicinal values.…”

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“…Before the 1970s, mushrooms were usually consumed by some of the tribes as per their custom, but now the situation has changed due to mushrooms’ agreeable aroma, excellent subtle flavour and, above all, their nutritional and medicinal values. Many exotic food preparations, such as soup, vegetables, pickles, etc., are made from mushrooms, and have become highly popular for about 58% of customers in Bangladesh [ 22 ]. According to the most recent database, about 620–675 tons of fresh mushrooms is produced in Bangladesh per annum [ 23 ], thus, the mushroom consumption rate is estimated as 0.09 g (fresh weight) weekly, considering 675 tons of mushroom production per annum and the total population for that time was 140.6 million [ 23 ].…”

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Arsenic and Other Elemental Concentrations in Mushrooms from Bangladesh: Health Risks

Rashid

Rahman

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Mushroom cultivation has been increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. Arsenic (As) toxicity is widespread in the world and Bangladesh faces the greatest havoc due to this calamity. Rice is the staple food in Bangladesh and among all the crops grown, it is considered to be the main cause of As poisoning to its population after drinking water. Consequently, rice straw, an important growing medium of mushrooms in Bangladesh, is known to have high As content. The objective of this study was, therefore, to determine the concentrations of As in mushrooms cultivated in Bangladesh and to assess the health risk as well. It also considered other elements, including Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, Mn, Hg, Ni, and Zn concentrations in mushrooms from Bangladesh. The mean concentrations (mg/kg) of As, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, Mn, Hg, Ni, and Zn in mushrooms were 0.51, 0.38, 0.28, 0.01, 13.7, 0.31, 11.7, 0.12, 0.28, and 53.5, respectively. Based on the dietary intake of mushrooms, the weekly intakes of As, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Pb, Mn, Hg, Ni, and Zn from mushrooms for adults were 0.0042, 0.0030, 0.0024, 0.0001, 0.1125, 0.0019, 0.1116, 0.0011, 0.0023, and 0.4734 mg, respectively. Due to the low concentrations of As and other trace elements observed in mushrooms from Bangladesh, as well as relatively lower consumption of this food in people’s diet, it can be inferred that consumption of the species of mushrooms analysed will cause no toxicological risk.

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Arsenic and Other Elemental Concentrations in Mushrooms from Bangladesh: Health Risks

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“…More educated farmers would readily understand any technical aspect of mushroom production. This is because education affords farmers the ability to think and make necessary decisions associated with their farming enterprises (Barmon, Sharmin, Abbasi, and Mamun (2012)).…”

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Training Needs of Mushroom (<i>Agaricus biosporus</i>) Farmers in Oyo state, Nigeria

Tijani¹

2019

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The study examined the training needs of mushroom farmers and other factors hindering its production in Oyo State. Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select 143 mushroom farmers and data collected through interview schedule were analyzed using percentage, Chi-squared and correlation statistics at 0.05 probability level. Results showed that almost all (94.4%) were knowledgeable about mushroom production and 64.3% had high knowledge of mushroom benefits. Major constraint faced by the mushroom farmers was poor sales (72.7%). Trainings were needed in mixing/exposure period of substrate (42.9%), absolute infection free (91.4%), chemical preservation (88.8%), and quick freezing (71.8%). On the aggregate, the majority (63.6%) of the farmers have high training needs. There was a significant relationship between farmers' educational level (x 2 =9.347), monthly income (x 2 =19.184), scale of production (x 2 =34.493), constraint (r=-0.452) and their training needs. A significant negative relationship was observed between knowledge (r=-0.362) of mushroom farmers, benefits derived (r=-0.200) and their training needs. Farmers require high level of trainings in mushroom production. Therefore, research institute and government should further intensify effort in sensitization and training of farmers on mushroom production so as to aid its increased production.

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“…With mushroom cultivation, ordinary people from communal areas, periurban dwellers and commercial farmers can earn considerable income and employ many others [1]. Mushroom is considered as one of the important food items since ancient time and its consumption continues to increase for its significant role in human health, nutrition and diseases [2]. A number of mushrooms are reported to have medicinal properties.…”

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Cultivated Mushrooms in Malawi: A Look at the Present Situation

Chioza¹,

Ohga

2014

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This paper presents the status of mushroom cultivation in Malawi. This is a developing country located in southeastern Africa between latitudes 9˚25' South and 17˚08' South and longitudes 33˚ East and 36˚ East. Almost all the mushroom cultivators in the country are growing Pleurotus ostreatus. This species is most preferred because of its easiness to cultivate using the low-cost cultivation method being practiced in the country. On average, the annual P. ostreatus production is estimated at 240 kg per grower. Mushroom cultivators are selling their produce at prices ranging from MK800 (USD2.04) to MK2000 (USD5.10) per kg. At present, there are four institutions that are producing spawn namely Bunda College (Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural resources), Bvumbwe Agricultural Research Station, Natural Resources College and the Biology Department at Chancellor College, University of Malawi. Currently, a total of about 1307 bottles (330 ml each) of P. ostreatus spawn are sold by these four spawn producers per month. Mushroom cultivation is not that popular in Malawi. This may be, partly, attributed to lack of know-how and awareness on the economic, nutritive and medicinal benefits of cultivated mushrooms. Some of the major supermarkets do sell Agaricus bisporus mushrooms which are imported from the Republic of South Africa. They also sell Pleurotus ostreatus sourced from local cultivators.

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Economics of Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Production in a Selected Upazila of Bangladesh

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

Arsenic and Other Elemental Concentrations in Mushrooms from Bangladesh: Health Risks

Arsenic and Other Elemental Concentrations in Mushrooms from Bangladesh: Health Risks

Training Needs of Mushroom (<i>Agaricus biosporus</i>) Farmers in Oyo state, Nigeria

Cultivated Mushrooms in Malawi: A Look at the Present Situation

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