The purpose of this book is to introduce mushrooms to people who are eager to learn about these magical creations of nature. Yes! ‘magical’ because mushrooms and other fungi play an indispensable role in shaping the world, making it more hospitable and habitable and we believe our future depends on acknowledging and understanding the role of fungi in nature.

The book covers mushroom biology, Nepalese macrofungal diversity, the values and beliefs associated with mushrooms in Nepal, their relationships with human beings, and the cultivation technology and future potential of the major mushrooms being cultivated or studied in Nepal.

The book would be beneficial to the students of agriculture, mycology, biology, and some other faculties that study mushrooms as a part of their curriculum. The content meets the curriculum of bachelor and diploma-level students from different institutions such as Agriculture and Forestry University, Tribhuvan University, Purwanchal University, Kathmandu University, Mid-western University, Far Western University, and CTEVT.