There are different types of mushroom namely Chanterelles , Cremini , Morels, Portobello, Enoki, Shiitake,Oyster and Button. Most commonly grown mushroom is button mushroom. Among various cultivated species of mushrooms.Shiitake variety has a good demand among consumers for its taste. Particularly in Northern India consumers prefer this mushroom since it is believed to be medicinal in quality. Presently, China and Japan are the bulk producers of this prized mushroom variety.(Source: The Hindu January 2014).