<h5>Which technology has been used to improve vitamin D concentration in mushrooms?</h5><p>Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) have created a new method to increase the vitamin D levels in mushrooms. They have done so by exposing mushrooms to ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation.</p><p>Indigenous UVB exposure equipment was developed to provide consistent results despite changing weather conditions. Elm oyster mushrooms were used in the research.</p><p>This technology is one of the six horticulture-related inventions created by ICAR-IIHR. All of them will be displayed at the three-day National Horticulture Fair (NHF), organised by ICAR-IIHR.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/new-tech-improves-vitamin-d-concentration-in-mushrooms%2FSample.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=c6ea7cb2-af9f-4fdc-b56b-448d113e57eb"><figcaption>The mushroom samples. Photo by Deccan Herald.</figcaption></figure><h5>How can increasing vitamin D concentration in mushrooms help?</h5><p>Mushrooms are a popular food item that contains numerous substances that can benefit our health. For example, eating mushrooms can boost our immune system. Various studies suggest that using ultraviolet (UV) light on mushrooms can increase the production of these substances, which include vitamin D.</p><p>This can help solve the global vitamin D deficiency problem. Many people across the globe, including India, face vitamin D deficiency. This deficiency can cause serious illnesses like rickets. So, people must eat foods that have high vitamin D content, and mushrooms are one such food.</p><p>However, commercially produced mushrooms have very low vitamin D levels because they are frequently grown in the dark. So, UV light can be used to increase vitamin D levels.</p><p>Some studies have shown that eating such mushrooms can help people meet vitamin D requirements. However, more studies are required before people can start eating these mushrooms.</p><h5>What is the National Horticulture Fair?</h5><p>This fair focuses on demonstrating and promoting the use of modern technologies in horticultural practices. The fair will also showcase many new horticulture-related technologies developed across India. The fair will be held in Bengaluru from 5th to 7th March 2024.</p><p>The theme for this year’s fair is "NextGen Technology Led Horticulture for Sustainable Development.” You can find out more about the fair <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.iihr.res.in/sites/default/files/NHF%202024%20Brochure%20for%20printing.pdf">here</a>.</p>

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