(Very short answer questions) 5x1=5

1. Define casing.

2. What is the botanical name of oyster mushroom ?

3. What is the climatic requirement for white button mushroom cultivation ?

4. How long does it take to grow white button mushroom ?

5. Name any two edible mushrooms that are found in Nepal.

Group 'B'

(Short answer questions) 5x2=10

6. Explain the method to prepare compost of button mushroom.

7. Enlist the potentiality and advantages of commercial mushroom production.

8. Write about the classification of mushroom.

9. Write in details about the spawn production of button mushroom.

10. What are the characteristics of poisonous mushroom ?

Group 'C'

(Long answer question) 5

11. Describe in detail about the cultivation practices of paddy straw mushroom.