Abstract
Attitude of Rural Farming Household towards the Consumption of Edible Mushrooms in Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria
Highlights
Mushrooms, a member of the fungus family are a choice crop for small scale farmers because of the biological makeup and fast growth rate
Several researchers have been working on the growth requirements of some edible species as well as the development of new desired strains
Mushrooms are rich in protein, Vitamin B, contain moderate amount of vitamin C and minerals
Summary
A member of the fungus family are a choice crop for small scale farmers because of the biological makeup and fast growth rate (usually 3 weeks). They can be cultivated domestically or picked in the wild, with some growing above the ground and others growing below the ground, they are edible cash crops with a large global demand. Mushrooms are rich in protein, Vitamin B, contain moderate amount of vitamin C and minerals They are, low in carbohydrate and are generally preferred to fresh vegetables because weight for weight, the body absorbs all of mushrooms eaten without wastes [3]. Mushrooms are a low-calorie food usually eaten raw or cooked to provide garnish to a meal [5,6]
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