PIF Cardoncello Mushroom

Project objectives

Promoting the Apulian cardoncello mushroom through the transfer of technologies and processes throughout the production chain. Specific objectives:

1. Defining mushroom shelf life through innovative monitoring processes

2. Identify the most suitable conservation techniques to preserve the nutritional value and organoleptic characteristics of the mushroom

3. Define the antioxidant power of the mushroom.

Start and end date

01/01/2012 - 30/06/2014

Project Manager

Prof. Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi - Scientific Director

Coordinating institution of the project

Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma

Other Institutions involved

• University of Bari

• University of Basilicata

• University of Foggia

Funding source(s).

Micotec srl Agricultural Company