M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
First Semester
Botany
Elective MUSHROOM CULTIVATION
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What are edible mushrooms?
2. How will you identify poisonous mushrooms?
3. Write down the raw material required for mushroom bed
preparation.
4. What is meant by mother spawn?
5. Draw a diagram of oyster mushroom and label the parts.
6. Mention the common diseases of mushrooms.
7. Mention the vitamins present in Mushroom.
8. Why mushrooms are stored under low temperature?
9. Name any two research centers in India concerned with
mushroom cultivation.
10. Write down the binomial name of button mushroom.
Sub. Code
7MBO1E1
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Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Enumerate the nutritional and medicinal value of
mushrooms.
Or
Give a brief account on the history of mushroom
cultivation.
12. Describe the salient features of a typical mushroom
cultivation unit.
Or
Explain the factors affecting mushroom bed
preparation.
13. Describe the cultivation technique of button
mushroom.
Or
Write notes on economics of mushroom cultivation.
14. Discuss the composition of mushroom in terms of
minerals and nutrients.
Or
Write notes on short-term storage of mushrooms.
15. Give an account of mushroom research at the
national level.
Or
Write notes on mushroom industries in India.
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Part C X 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss the various types of edible mushrooms in India.
17. Discuss in detail the requirements, sterilization
procedures needed for mushroom cultivation.
18. Describe the post harvest technology followed in
mushroom cultivation.
19. Write elaborate notes on Long Term storage of
mushrooms.
20. Give an account on the various food recipes and export
value of mushrooms.
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