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JAMMU: In a talk series organised by Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), Professor Yashpal Sharma from Botany Department, University of Jammu on Friday delivered a brainstorming lecture on the topic “Wild Mushroom Resources of J and K for Human Welfare” in the Committee hall of SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha. The lecture was attended by more than 100 delegates including faculty members and PG students of SKUAST Jammu
Dr. J.P Sharma Dean Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Jammu presided over the function where as senior professors of faculty Dr. S.A Mallick, Dr. D.P Abrol, Dr Rakesh Nanda and Dr. S.K Mondal were also present.
Dr. Yashpal informed that wild mushroom diversity should be explored in J and K and their biochemical and molecular characterisation needs to be done. He stressed that universities should organise lectures and trainings on culturing of some important wild and edible mushrooms of indigenous existence like Flammulina Velutipes, Coprinus Comates etc.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by President Teaching Association, Dr. Vikas Sharma. Vote of thanks was presented by Professor. S.K Gupta, Chairman Talk Series Committee.