Identificación de las técnicas de propagación y cultivo en residuos agroindustriales de hongos comestibles originarios de San Juan de Cacazú en la Selva central de la Amazonía peruana

This study aimed to identify the most suitable propagation and cultivation techniques for edible mushrooms, that grow in the area of San Juan de Cacazu, Pasco, Peru, to generate knowledge that allows to implement these techniques by local people, providing an alternative income for families.Four species were identified with great consumption potential and presence in the area: Auricularia fuscosuccinea, A. delicata, A. polytricha yPleurotus sp. Residents of the area and Chinese food restaurants managers in Villa Rica (Pasco, Peru) were interviewed about the use of edible mushrooms. It was found that 92 % of the population had used these mushrooms at least once before; in addition, more than 60 % identify them by their common names. 45.4 % of dried mushroom used by restaurants are imported from China.