Srinagar, April 9, April 10 -- In a landmark advancement in agriculture research, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has successfully standardised the cultivation technology of Morchella, popularly known as Gucchi, marking a significant breakthrough over a challenge that has baffled the global scientific community for decades. This prized mushroom, renowned as one of the world's most expensive edible fungi, has traditionally been restricted to wild forest habitats due to its complex life cycle and highly specific environmental requirements. The achievement was realised through the independent efforts of two research teams within the university, with Dr Tariq A Sofi and his PhD student Kamran Munee...