Post harvest studies of macrocybe gigentium, the giant mushroom for increasing shelf life

Macrocybe gigantium, commonly known as Giant mushroom, belongs to the family Tricholomataceae of the order Agaricales is a genus of fungus which is found worldwide that contains a large number of fairly fleshy, white-spored, gilled mushrooms. This is an edible mushroom having white sporophore, large sized fruit bodies (unique texture, taste) attractive colour and sustainable yield. The temperature requirement for the cultivation of this mushroom is 25-35°C.