Performance of oyster mushroom through use of different agro byproducts Mishra Reeta1,*, Mishra Yagya Dev2 1RVSKVV-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Morena (M.P.) 2Directorate of Extension Services, RVSKVV-Gwalior (M.P) *Corresponding author email id: reetamishra2010@rediffmail.com
Abstract Mushrooms are fleshy fungi which require limited space, higher yield per unit area and time, less expensive technology and cropping intensity can be increased several folds. They are a rich source of nutrients, particularly proteins, minerals and vitamins such as vitamin B, C and D. In the present study, some locally available agro byproducts like wheat, pearl millet and mustard straw substrates were evaluated for cultivation of Pleurotus sajorcaju. In terms of total yield, maximum yield of oyster mushroom (825.00 g/kg of dry substrate) was recorded on wheat straw Pearl millet straw substrate alone showed maximum spawn run period of 23 days. Significant variation in biological efficiency of oyster mushroom was recorded on different substrates. Mean cost benefit ratio of 1:2.83, 1:3.52 and 1:3.24 were obtained at experimental yields of T1, T2 and T3, respectively. Thus the production technology of oyster mushroom can be very well utilized for crop diversification. From the above findings, it can be concluded that dissemination of mushroom production technology to farmers and farm women along with nutritional benefits of mushroom, should be given high priority for attaining food and livelihood security. Top Keywords Mushroom, Agro byproduct, Substrate, Income. Top |