Chapter 7

Market Outlook, Production Chain and Technological Innovation for Pleurotus nebrodensis mushrooms

Maria Letizia Gargano, Georgios I. Zervakis, Alessandro Saitta and Giuseppe Venturella

Abstract

This chapter provides a report of a marketing investigation performed in synergy with private companies in order to activate a production chain for the cultivation and trade of Pleurotus nebrodensis. A recent experience of technological innovation carried out in a farm of the Madonie (N. Sicily) territory is also presented. Notes on the status of Critically Endangered species and pertinent legislation are also provided.

Total Pages: 121-143 (23)

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