Descrizione fisica: vii, 53 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Note generali: Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-50).
Introduction -- Mushrooms and sustainable livelihoods -- Essentials of mushroom cultivation -- Assets required for mushroom cultivation -- Strategies for successful and sustainable mushroom trade -- Support services to help promote mushrooms as a source of livelihood -- Opportunities and challenges.
Mushroom cultivation can help reduce vulnerability to poverty and strengthens livelihoods through the generation of fats yielding a nutritious source of food and a reliable source of income. This booklet addresses what to do and how to promote sustainable development of mushroom cultivation for the benefit of the poor. It is aimed at people and organizations providing advisory, business and technical support services.--Publisher's description.
Available both in print and online.
ISBN: 9251061351
Serie: Diversification booklet ; no. 7
Altri nomi: Nair, N. G.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division
Soggetti: Mushroom culture - Developing countries
Mushroom culture - Economic aspects
Mushrooms, Edible
Classificazione: 635.8