Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms: Technology and Applications, edited by Diego Cunha Zied, presents a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the edible mushroom market. This 1st edition publication from Wiley-Blackwell, released on July 24, 2017, delves into the production, applications, and nutritional impacts of these versatile fungi. Key species such as Agaricus bisporus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Agaricus subrufescens, Lentinula edodes, and Ganoderma lucidum are discussed with dedicated chapters on their cultivation. Featuring insights from leading global researchers, the book covers a wide array of topics including biodiversity and biotechnological applications, cultivation technologies, pest and disease management, a current market overview, the bioactive mechanisms of mushrooms, and their medicinal and nutritional properties. Enhanced by over 200 illustrations, this resource is invaluable for researchers and professionals in the mushroom industry, food scientists, nutritionists, and students across biology, agronomy, nutrition, and medicine.