MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SCHIZOPHYLLUM COMMUNE FROM AYODHYA, INDIA

Author Name: 1. Balwant Singh 2. Vinay Kumar Singh

Volume/Issue: 03/11

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2023-43444842/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, K. S. Saket PG College, Ayodhya, Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India

ABSTRACT

Schizophyllum commune is very common in India and is found throughout the year. The study also brings to light the medicinal value of Schizophyllum commune apart from its rich nutritional value. The biochemical analysis was performed during the study which included estimation of phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activity. The scope of mushroom is limitless. The present study throws light on the potentiality of mushrooms in the study area. With proper infrastructural development and awareness, these mushrooms can be judiciously exploited for the greater good of the society. The ethnic people can be encouraged to work in this field by making them aware of the nutritional and medicinal benefits of mushrooms and how it can be an income generator for them. Mushrooms are nature’s gift to humans.

Key words: Schizophyllum commune, Nutritional, Medicinal, Antioxidants, Ayodhya.