SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION OF MILKY MUSHROOM (CALOCYBE INDICA) USING REGION-SPECIFIC AGRO-WASTE: INSIGHTS FROM RISHIKESH

This review explores the sustainable cultivation of Calocybeindica (Milky Mushroom) using region-specific agro-waste, focusing on field studies conducted in the Rishikesh area of Uttarakhand, India. Wheat straw enriched with wheat bran emerged as a highly productive and locally viable substrate. The study evaluates various agricultural residues tailored to local availability, presenting them as eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives to conventional cultivation inputs. By emphasizing substrate efficiency, local sustainability, and reduced input cost, this review supports the promotion of climate-resilient and economically viable mushroom farming practices in the Rishikesh region.