ISSN 2756-3642
International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Vol. 1 (3), pp. 023-025, September, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Extension strategy and awareness programme of cultivation technology of medicinally important mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum in rural areas
*Dr. Sona Singh and Dr. N. S. K. Harsh
Forest Pathology Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun.UK-248006, India. Scientist-G, Forest Pathology Division, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, UK-248006, India. Email:[email protected]
Accepted May, 2014
Abstract
Ganoderma lucidum is an important medicinal mushroom being used in clinical, pharmaceutical and nutritional industry for the treatment of various diseases such as migraine, hypertension, asthma, hepatitis and cardiovascular problems. Its therapeutic importance and increasing demand emphasizes to develop and extend its easy cultivation technique. In the present study the main focus was given to small groups and marginal farmers of rural areas specially women and unemployed youth who can make an economic contribution to agricultural and healthcare markets. The results proved the success of the extension approach and methodology which entitles many local villagers and farmers of nearby areas of Dehradun, India to cultivate mushroom and earn a good source of income. This would create new approaches of employment for the rural populations.
Key words: Awareness, cultivation, economics, extension, medicinal mushroom, women.