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Effect of Food Waste Compost on the Antler-Type Fruiting Body Yield of Ganoderma Lucidum

Summary

This research explored how using composted food waste can improve the cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum, an important medicinal mushroom. The study found that adding 15% food waste compost to traditional growing materials increased mushroom production by 44%, while also providing a practical use for food waste. Impact on everyday life: • Offers a sustainable solution for food waste management • Could reduce the cost of medicinal mushroom production • Demonstrates an environmentally friendly approach to agriculture • Helps make health-promoting mushrooms more accessible and affordable • Shows how waste materials can be transformed into valuable resources

Background

Mushroom research and production have gained increased attention due to their nutritional and health benefits. Ganoderma lucidum has been traditionally used in Asian countries for treating various diseases including hepatitis, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and gastric cancer. While G. lucidum typically forms shelf-like fruiting bodies on tree trunks, some strains produce antler-type fruiting bodies in dark conditions with poor ventilation.

Objective

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of food waste compost (FWC) as a substrate component for G. lucidum cultivation and determine the optimal FWC content for maximum fruiting body production. The research sought to address both mushroom production efficiency and organic waste disposal.

Results

The 15% FWC treatment yielded the highest fruiting body production (27.0 ± 1.3 g/bottle), which was 44% higher than the control treatment (18.6 ± 2.8 g/bottle). FWC contents of 20-40% showed reduced yields (2.4-23.0 g/bottle), likely due to high sodium concentration (0.6%) in the FWC. Regression analysis indicated that 11% FWC content would yield optimal fruiting body production.

Conclusion

Food waste compost can effectively enhance G. lucidum fruiting body production when used at appropriate concentrations (around 15%). However, higher concentrations of FWC reduced yields due to elevated sodium levels. The study demonstrates the potential for using food waste compost as a growth medium component for commercial G. lucidum production.
  • Published in:Mycobiology,
  • Study Type:Experimental Research,
  • Source: 10.5941/MYCO.2013.41.1.42
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