Abstract: This paper's goal is to examine and assess the body of research on the production and culture of mushrooms, as well as its many health advantages and possible applications. The relevant literature was gathered using a methodical approach. 26 research articles in all, published between 1970 and 2022, were chosen and used for this review. Mushroom cultivation has emerged as a sustainable agricultural practice with significant economic and therapeutic potential. Edible and medicinal mushrooms such as Agaricus bisporus (white button), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster), and Ganoderma lucidum (reishi) are widely cultivated across the globe for their nutritional value and bioactive compounds. The cultivation process involves low-cost substrates like agricultural waste, making it eco-friendly and resourceefficient. Medicinal mushrooms are rich in polysaccharides, triterpenoids, antioxidants, and immune-modulating compounds, which have demonstrated therapeutic effects against various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and microbial infections. Scientific research has validated the immunostimulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties of many mushroom species.
Keywords: Cultivation, Sustainable, Economic, Therapeutic, Antioxidant
Author: Priya Kumari, Kshitij Pandey and Swechha Pandey
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