Mushroom Production

Catalog description

An introduction to the principles and practices of mushroom cultivation within controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems. Students will explore the biological and environmental factors that influence mushroom growth, including substrate preparation, spawn inoculation, climate regulation, and harvesting techniques. The course emphasizes hands-on learning by providing students with practical experience in growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Sustainability and commercial scalability are central themes, preparing students for small-scale and industrial production settings.