Agri-food wastes as substrates for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation and their agricultural potential.

ABSTRACT: Fungi of the Pleurotus genus, are known for their health-promoting properties. They are grown on a wide range of lignocellulosic substrates, including i.e. straw, rice hulls and corn residues. There are numerous literature reports proving that the composition of the culture substrate affects the growth rate and yield of oyster mushrooms. The aim of the present study was to optimize the mixture of the culture medium, composed of agro-industrial waste, for the cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus in order to achieve maximum yield and the fastest mycelial growth. In addition, the chemical composition of selected wastes was determined and the possibility of using spent P. ostreatus substrate as a biostimulant for plant growth was assessed. The best results in terms of yield, mycelial growth rate

SUBMITTER: Miskiewicz K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12663327 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature