Eco-Friendly Agricultural Waste Management through Pleurotus sapidus Cultivation

Abstract

Mushroom farming presents a promising agribusiness opportunity, offering farmers a chance to improve their financial stability. Mushrooms are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The study aims to examine the effective use of agricultural waste for mushroom production, known for their taste and nutritional benefits, mushrooms provide a low-salt, low-sugar option and are a natural source of vitamin D and vitamin B12. This research focuses on exploring the Pleurotus sapidus cultivation on various substrates which demonstrates the potential of agricultural waste as a viable substrate for growing Pleurotus sapidus. Growth of Pleurotus sapidus on five substrates including paddy straw, gram straw, wheat straw, lentil straw and saw dust were investigated. The result showed that using paddy straw as a substrate for oyster mushroom large scale production offers an eco-friendly method of managing agricultural waste while supporting mushroom cultivation.