Review on the Fungal Diseases of Mushroom: Etiology, Symptoms and Control

Mushroom, which is a fungus of higher class, is susceptible to many microbial attacks caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses due to which mushroom farms are being subjected to heavy losses worldwide. Among the various causes, fungus are the main factors that are liable to infect mushroom with diseases such as green mould, wet bubble, dry bubble, cobweb disease and brown mould. As far as the signs and symptoms are concerned, each of them appears with distinct types. As a remedy to these fungal constraints, several management approaches can be applied including chemical and biological control along with appropriate cultural practices