COMPARATIVESTUDY OF VARIOUS SUBSTRATES FOR OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTIVATION AND ITS NUTRIENT ANALYSIS | Original Article

ABSTRACT:

ABSTRACT

 Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of macro fungi. Mushroom Edibility may be defined by criteria that include absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. It is a good source of amino-acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It has rich amount of fibres and good energy boosters for adolescence. Mushroom cultivation is becoming one of the major income sources for Indian farmers. But most of farmers are not aware of mushroom cultivation process. Mushrooms can be cultivated using agro-based waste as substrate (growing medium). The yield of mushroom depends on substrate used and other mushroom cultivation room temperature, moisture, CO2, and atmospheric humidity. This paper covers comparative study of impact of substrates on mushroom biological efficiency and its nutrients.  Our main objective would be carrying out comparative analysis of impact of various types of substrate on both mushroom yield and its nutrient contents in particular for oyster mushroom. The figure millet and paddy was used as substrates in different proportion. Among the various combinations experimented, 100% Ragi substrate resulted in best yield and also resulted in better protein, carbohydrates and lipids when compared to other combination of substrates.