Turkey: Morel mushroom is sold for 3 thousand TL per kilo

Published 2021년 5월 23일

Tridge summary

Mushroom cultivation has seen a resurgence in interest in Turkey, with a focus on the economic potential and the health benefits of various mushroom species. Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Kaya from Düzce University has highlighted the economic potential of several mushroom species, including the kanlıca mushroom and the emperor mushroom, which are currently underexploited. The lamb belly mushroom, grown in 21 provinces, is highly valued both domestically and internationally, with prices reaching up to 3,000 TL for the dry form. Despite the challenges, research is ongoing to find more efficient ways to cultivate these mushrooms.
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Original content

Mushroom culture and mushroom cultivation, which have a long history, have attracted a lot of interest in our country in recent years, and different varieties have started to be recognized. The cultivation of mushrooms, which are preferred both because of their deliciousness and used in the field of medicine, is quite difficult and laborious. The wet form of the lamb belly mushroom, which grows in the forests of 21 cities, is sold for 400 liras and the dry form for 3 thousand liras. Expressing that many mushrooms can be grown in Turkey, Düzce University Traditional and Complementary Medicine Center Director Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Kaya stated that mushrooms have different flavors and that the yields of mushrooms are economically significant. "There are mushrooms that may have economic value" Stating that many mushroom species have just begun to be recognized in Turkey, Prof. Dr. Ertuğrul Kaya said, “There are mushrooms that are very well known in our country that may have economic ...
Source: Haber7

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