In a First-of-its-Kind Experiment: The College of Agriculture Successfully Cultivates White and Brown Agaricus Mushrooms
Two students from the College of Agriculture at Samarra University, Khaled Saleh Salman and Hussam Mohammed Abboud, have successfully executed the first experiment for cultivating White and Brown Agaricus mushrooms.
This project was part of the graduation research for fourth-year students in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Design.
The experiment was supervised by Assist. Lect. Noor Al-Huda Hameed Hassan (Head of the Mushroom Production Lab), Assist. Lect. Abeer Majeed Shaker, and Assist. Lect. Baraa Abdulsalam Abdulhamid.
The mushroom crops were harvested following the success of the experiment, reflecting the efficiency of the research and practical work provided by the college students. This success underscores the potential of adopting mushroom cultivation as a promising field in local agricultural production.
For his part, the Head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Design praised the students’ efforts and the role of their supervisors in the experiment’s success, emphasizing the importance of applied research and bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
The Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Khaled Abdullah Sahar, expressed his pride in the students’ achievement, reaffirming his support for scientific and research activities. He stressed his commitment to developing students’ skills and encouraging them toward innovation and scientific inquiry.
It is noteworthy that this experiment represents a significant step toward promoting a culture of modern agriculture within the college and opening new horizons for students in the fields of sustainable agricultural production.
