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Boosting Mushroom Growth and Nutrition Using Local Agricultural By-Products
Jenn Hoskins
22nd July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study in Ethiopia explored using local agro-industrial byproducts to grow Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms
- The best substrate mix (80% sugarcane bagasse, 12% cow dung, 8% cotton seed hull) produced the highest mushroom yields
- Mushrooms grown on these substrates were highly nutritious, containing significant amounts of protein, fiber, and essential minerals
References
Main Study
1) Utilization of local agro-industrial by-products based substrates to enhance production and dietary value of mushroom (P. ostreatus) in Ethiopia.
Published 22nd July, 2024
Journal: World journal of microbiology & biotechnology
Issue: Vol 40, Issue 9, Jul 2024
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