Ganoderma/Rishi mushroom cultivation

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In 2017 I visited Nepal and for the first time, I saw Ganoderma lucidum. It was commonly known as Rato Chaw or Reishi Chaw in Nepal. I just ask with owner about Ganoderma, he replied that it is known as a king of herb and it has a market price ranging from NPR8000 to NPR 12000 per kilogram. I was very curious why it is so expensive and start researching its value.

Now the question arises 

 What is Ganoderma mushroom?

When you see Ganoderma you can easily identify it from distinctively red to orange colour and  a woody appearance mushroom. It has a bitter taste,  not a gourmet mushroom but has medicinal properties. It has been recognised as a medicinal mushroom to boosts the immune system which helps fight against infections by increasing the number of White blood cells after,  Corona we all know the importance of the immune system, good for the heart by increasing good cholesterol to the body, antioxidant, slow down the ageing after all who don't want to be young and most importantly studies shows that it has anti-cancer property. Yes, the reishi mushroom indeed has the property to cure deadly cancer because of complex sugar known as Beta-Glucan and these compounds stop the proliferation of cancer cells. Maybe this might be the reason why it is known as "The king of herbs".

Gonoderma cultivation method 

Material requirement and Equipments

·       Material  : 

Saw dust,Ricebran,polypropylene bags, pp rings, nonabsorbent cotton and spawn.

·       Instruments : Autoclave,humidifier,hygrometer and laminar flow hood

Cultivation technology of Ganoderma lucidum

·       Take a substrate of wet sawdust and rice bran with 65% moisture.

·       Fill 1 kg weight substrate to polypropylene bag plug with non absorbent cotton.

·       Sterilization of substrate at 121 degree Celsius 15 lb pressure for 60 to 90 minute in a autoclave.

·       Cool the bags at room temperature

·       Spawning in aseptically.

·       Observe the spawn run.

Global mushroom market. 

·       The global mushroom market size was valued at USD 46.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2021 to 2028. The increasing vegan population demanding a protein-rich diet is expected to be a key factor driving the market over the forecast period.

·       The global reishi mushroom market was valued at $3,096.9 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $5,059.4 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 8.1% from 2021 to 2027. In 2019, the powder reishi mushroom segment accounted for the highest share in the reishi mushroom market size.

·       Ganoderma market price in India ranges between Rs 2500-5000/kg. Depend upon the Quality  and bio-active polysaccharides content.

 

Processing and storage of Ganoderma

·        Fruit body: Dry the Ganoderma fruit bodies at above 45°C in the oven and store them in a vacuum-sealed packet

·       Powder: Add dried reishi powder to smoothies or sprinkle it into recipes for some of the medicinal benefits.

·       Ganoderma Tea: is an traditional beverage brewed from processed leaves of tea plant blended with Ganoderma extract . It refreshes your mind and promotes healthy digestive system and maintains youthful appearance.

·       Ganoderma capsule: it is a bitter-tasting mushroom so, the capsule is the best option to opt for taking in case you  don't like its taste

·       Ganoderma tincture: It is a food supplement that combines the aqueous and alcoholic extracts of the Reishi mushroom. The water solution contains polysaccharides, e.g. beta-glucans, while triterpenes are dissolved in an alcoholic solution.

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