Mushrooms are a nutritionally, economically, and biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. They are packed with nutritional value in the form of low calories, high protein, and fiber contents. Besides being an important source of food, mushrooms are exploited by man in various ways. Mushrooms can be used in the pharmaceutical industry as antioxidant, anticancer, and immunomodulating agents. They are, at the same time beneficial for human beings and forests as nutrient recyclers in the form of natural decomposers. Mushrooms are also the best source to attain sustainable development goals set by the UNO. Food insecurity, malnutrition and pollution are some of the major issues faced by the modern world in the recent era. Mushrooms in the form of mushroom farming are a promising way to overcome these challenges. Mushroom farming is an efficient way for agro-industrial waste disposal and ensures food security. It is also the cheapest source to make up for the deficiency caused by malnutrition. It supports the local economy by providing more opportunities for livelihood and income by local and national trade. The present review emphasizes the comprehensive account of the different aspects of mushrooms exploitation by which it can save the planet earth and people living on it.

蘑菇是一种在营养，经济和生物技术上有价值的生物。它们富含低热量，高蛋白质和纤维含量的营养价值。蘑菇不仅是重要的食物来源，而且还被人类以各种方式利用。蘑菇可在制药工业中用作抗氧化剂，抗癌剂和免疫调节剂。同时，它们以天然分解物的形式作为营养循环利用者，对人类和森林有益。蘑菇也是实现联合国办事处设定的可持续发展目标的最佳来源。粮食不安全，营养不良和污染是近代现代世界面临的一些主要问题。蘑菇种植形式的蘑菇是克服这些挑战的有前途的方法。蘑菇养殖是处理农业工业废物并确保粮食安全的有效途径。它也是弥补营养不良造成的不足的最便宜的来源。它通过为当地和国家贸易提供更多谋生和收入机会，从而支持了当地经济。本评论强调全面说明蘑菇开发的不同方面，从而可以拯救地球和地球上的人们。