Submitter: Asia Pacific Edible Mushroom Training Center, based in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Food and Agriculture
Participating/beneficiary countries: 3 countries (China, Cuba and Nepal)
PGTF input: US$ 32,000
Other inputs: US$ 32,000
Number: INT/16/K05
Duration: Twelve (12) months
Approval: 39th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 24 September 2015)
Completion: Final report submitted on 11 August 2023
Impact: This project advanced mushroom cultivation technology in Cuba and Nepal through collaboration with research and training institutes from China, Cuba, and Nepal. It involved technology transfer, training, and pilot cultivation, leading to improved cultivation skills, higher mushroom yields, and enhanced laborer productivity. New cultivation techniques and management methods enabled higher yields without increased labor, showcasing neutral technological progress, while the adoption of new resilient mushroom strains reduced labor needs and provided a competitive market advantage.

Final Report:

• INT-16-K05-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 206KB]




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