Effect of Spent Mushroom Compost Tea on Mycelial Growth and Yield of Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)

This research investigated whether compost tea made from spent mushroom growing materials could be safely used to protect button mushrooms from disease. The study found that spraying this compost tea on mushroom crops doesn’t harm mushroom growth or significantly impact yield, making it a promising natural disease control option for mushroom farmers. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a natural alternative to chemical pesticides in mushroom farming • Could lead to more sustainable mushroom production practices • May result in safer, chemical-free mushrooms for consumers • Demonstrates effective ways to recycle spent mushroom materials • Could help reduce farming costs through natural disease control methods