Sao Chang College hosts mushroom cultivation workshop
Sao Chang College hosts mushroom cultivation workshop
The Botany department of Sao Chang College, Tuensang, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tuensang, organised a two-day workshop on oyster mushroom cultivation
Participants following the two-day training programme on
oyster mushroom cultivation and its prospects at Sao Chang College, Tuensang,
on March 1.
DIMAPUR — The Botany department of Sao Chang
College, Tuensang, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Tuensang,
organised a two-day workshop on oyster mushroom cultivation and its prospects
from February 28 to March 1 at the college campus.
According to an update, the workshop aimed to provide
students with hands-on training and develop entrepreneurial skills in oyster
mushroom cultivation.
The key objectives of the workshop were to educate students
on mushroom biology and growth conditions, provide an overview of the
nutritional, medicinal, and economic value of oyster mushrooms, offer hands-on
training on cultivation techniques, and cover pest and disease management,
value addition, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
The resource person was Yanger I Kichu, farm manager at KVK
Tuensang.
During the first day of the workshop, the students learnt
how to prepare oyster mushroom straw and the method of soaking it overnight on
the first day. The programme was split into two sessions on the second day.
In the first session, the resource person discussed oyster
mushrooms, their production methods, nutritional and medicinal benefits, pest
and disease management, value addition, marketing, and career opportunities.
The second session included hands-on training on oyster mushroom cultivation.
The resource person addressed queries from the students.
A total of seven teaching and non-teaching staff, along with
29 students (BA and B.Sc.), participated in the training programme.
An interdepartmental seminar organised by the research
committee of Sao Chang College was held in the college conference hall on
Tuesday.
The seminar witnessed presentations from two departments.
The first session, on the topic ‘Game Theory: The science of decision making,’
was presented by Ciekrowoto Theluo, assistant professor, dept. of Mathematics.
Describing game theory as mathematical models of strategic interactions, he
highlighted its applications in various fields, including real-life situations.
In the second session, Langnyei I Phom, assistant professor,
dept. of History presented on the topic ‘Roman culture’. His presentation
focused on various aspects of Roman culture and practices, ranging from gods,
art and architecture, food, and clothing to the Roman legacy that significantly
shaped Western civilisation and continues to resonate today.
