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1. Mushrooms were regarded as extraordinary and of supernatural origin – 4600 years ago, the Egyptians considered mushrooms to be plants associated with immortality; the Pharaohs mandated that only they were permitted to consume mushrooms. The Romans believed that mushrooms were the sustenance of the gods.

1. The creation of pure tissue cultures, the upkeep of pure cultures, the generation of Mother spawn, G1 and G-2 spawn, the cultivation of spawn, the layout of spawn units, the mechanization of spawn production, and the incorporation of solar energy into the spawn production system.

1. The technology for the commercial cultivation of button (not practical), oyster, and milky mushrooms, along with their nutritive and medicinal properties, encompasses various aspects such as post-harvest packaging and management, product development, marketing strategies, mechanization of mushroom farms, layout design, disease and pest management, sanitation practices in mushroom farming, cultivation of lesser-known mushroom varieties, integration of solar energy into mushroom cultivation systems, awareness of poisonous mushrooms, and the facilitation of mushroom cultivation for individuals with disabilities.

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1. Preparation of physical mushroom bags with students.

2. Planning the farm, including estimations for commencement.

3. Details regarding investment, expenses, and profits.

4. A list of materials required to initiate the farm will be provided.

5. Guidelines on crop maintenance.

6. Techniques for food packing and the process of applying for an FSSAI license.

7. Advice on marketing strategies.

8. Comprehensive information on subsidy-based loan options.