Background
Mushroom Society of India (MSI) was established in August 1990 at ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan (Himachal Pradesh). MSI started publication of the Journal “Mushroom Research” in 1992 with research papers exclusively on mushrooms. The 2025 NAAS rating of Mushroom Research is 5.33.
ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan was established in 1983 as National Centre for Mushroom Research and Training (NCMRT) and was upgraded to Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) in 2008. It is the only Institute working exclusively on mushroom research and development in the country. The Directorate has continuously engaged in developing region specific technologies suitable to the farmers. The developed technologies are further validated through All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP)
on mushroom, which was also initiated in 1983 with its headquarters at Solan.
To document the mushroom diversity of our country, promote different types of mushrooms as per region and to address the scientific and development issues related with it, MSI is organizing a National Mushroom Conference – 2025 in collaboration with ICARDMR, Solan during 7-8 March, 2025. The purpose of the conference is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and ideas on mushroom science, to document the opportunities and challenges, and accelerate the growth of Indian mushroom industry. In addition to the scientific deliberations, the conference will also provide an opportunity for mushroom growers/entrepreneurs to interact with the scientists and mushroom researchers of the country.
Scientific Program
The theme areas of the conference include:
Germplasm diversity
Biochemistry and Nutrition
Molecular biology, Genetics and breeding
Mushroom, Production and Protection
Post harvest, quality control and marketing
Medicinal and mycorrhizal mushrooms
Policy/extension research and farmers initiatives
Important dates
Date for Registration (Without late fee) – 10 Feb 2025
Abstract/full paper submission – 10 Feb 2025
Modes of presentation
1. Oral Presentations
Keynote presentation – 12 minutes presentation + 03 minutes for interaction Invited Lectures – 10 minutes presentation + 03 minutes for interaction Oral presentation – 07 minutes presentation + 03 minutes for interaction
2. Short presentations: There will be a separate session for short presentations by the young researchers. Contents of each short presentation may be 10 slides (including title and end slide) on the email symposiummushroom22@gmail.com. The slides may be submitted in advance by 20 Feb 2025. Participants will get 05 minutes to present the slides and 02 minutes for discussion.
3. Posters: Poster size may be 4’x3’ (LxB). Place photos, text, graphs, etc. as you want them to look on a poster. The contents should be easily visible and readable from 1m distance.
4. Each submission will be reviewed by the Publication Committee and will be assigned to Oral/short/poster Presentations. Intimation about the same will be sent latest by 21st Feb 2025 after review.
5. Sponsorship: The companies manufacturing spawn, mushroom products, machinery for mushrooms and other related items are requested to contact organizing secretary/Treasurer MSI for sponsorship of the conference and to advertise during the web conference at email: symposiummushroom22@gmail.com; Mobile-9568233711/ 9006280664
6. Yadavindra Young Scientist Award: Yadavindra Young Scientist Award was instituted by Mushroom Society of India. It is awarded through an open competition amongst the young researchers during symposia or conference. The guidelines are given below:
The research should be original and should not have been presented / published elsewhere. Full paper has to be submitted by 10 th Feb 2025 as per the guidelines provided for Mushroom Research. Award winning paper will be published in Mushroom Research
Journal. For other participants, it will be optional. The research should be related to the theme area of the conference.
Time allotted for presentation will be 12 minutes.
Presenter should stick to the time given. Both short and excess time will attract negative marking.
Upper age limit for participation is 35 years for which a matriculation certificate has to be attached as a proof submitted via email to Mushroom Research.
The Award carries a citation to the presenter and cash award of Rs. 5000/-.
Guidelines for Preparation of Abstracts /full papers
Abstracts
Should be written in Microsoft Office Word; Font – 12-point Times New Roman; Line spacing
-1.15 line; Word limit – Maximum 500 words.
Full Papers :
As per guidelines of Mushroom Research (https://mushroomsociety.in/?page_id=1122)
Please submit abstract/full paper on: symposiummushroom22@gmail.com.
Read more: https://dmrsolan.icar.gov.in/SecondCircular2025MSI.pdf
Original link: https://dmrsolan.icar.gov.in/
