In India, the Pleurotus mushroom is known as ‘Oyster Mushroom’ or ‘Dhingri’. This is a basidiomycete from the genus ‘Pleurotus’. The fruit bodies in this mushroom are distinct shell, fan, or spatula shapes in various hues of white, cream, grey, yellow, pink, or light brown, depending on the species. The oyster mushroom represents one of the best fungal organisms for creating protein-rich meals from various agricultural wastes without composting.