WILD MUSHROOMS:THE PROMISIMG FUTURE OF L.E.A.R.N (Love Environment And Reliable Nutriceuticals) PROGRAM.

WILD MUSHROOMS:THE PROMISIMG FUTURE OF L.E.A.R.N (Love Environment And Reliable Nutriceuticals) PROGRAM.

Wild edible species used in developing countries are poorly known. Some information is available from studies of close relatives in temperate regions. The main problem is naming and recognizing species. Identification of species is mostly done by looking on features such as color, texture, smell, substrate where it grows and sometimes taste is used, naming of the species is done to keep memory and transfer the knowledge to next generation. Furthermore, the most commonly used species were those of the genera Afrocantharellus, Lactarius, Russula, Termitomyces and Amanita.
Research on indigenous mushrooms does not only focus on the ethnomycology by the communities and domestication, but also on buying and collection of edible undomesticated mushrooms that are sold by the communities. These mushrooms are bought, dried and processed into products.

Mamaland Mushroom Farms is the first registered agribusiness specialized in edible and medicicinal mushroom which harnessing, processing and preserving the edible fruit bodies of Afrocantharellus, Lactarius, Russula, Termitomyces and Amanita for storage and markerting in Tanzania.
Our Research, Development & Product Designing Department (RDPSD) continues with trials on the domestication of indigenous mushrooms, particularly edible ones. Most research is also focused on mushroom product development with some promising prototypes that can be used in the country and beyond. L.E.A.R.N Program plans to develop more products from indigenous mushrooms that can be promoted by passing on the knowledge and skills to the local people.

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