Description
This book explores the rich biodiversity of the Terai-Dooars region in West Bengal, India, focusing on the macrofungi that thrive in its favorable climatic conditions. It highlights the significance of mushrooms and other forest fungi, which are rich in proteins, minerals, and therapeutic properties, as a valuable source of nutrition and sustainable food. Through detailed discussions on the morphological characteristics, collection guidelines, and cultivation techniques of edible mushrooms, the book serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, mycologists, and mushroom growers. It aims to increase awareness and foster interest in the ecological and economic potential of fungi.