Edible mushroom agriculture in China : bio-innovation, technological dissemination and marketing
Abstract
The mushroom cultivation has changed from a very small sector in spatially
narrow region to currently the 6th largest agricultural sector in China. It was estimated that
more than 25 million farmers in China are currently engaged in cultivation and processing.
The total value of mushroom products amounted to 87 billion RMB Yuan in 2008. The
average growth rate has been more than 10% in the past 30 years. This paper describes the
rapid growth and the contribution by bio-innovation, technological dissemination, and
marketing. Mushroom could be potentially important in future food supply and experiences
in China provides useful experiences to other countries in rural development and food
security.
Description
MS submitted to Outlook on agriculture
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Keywords
EDIBLE FUNGI, RURAL ECONOMY, POVERTY REDUCTION, FOOD SECURITY, CHINA, EDIBLE MUSHROOM, BIOINNOVATION TECHNOLOGICAL DISSEMINATION, MARKETING