Effects of Mixed Agro-Residues (Corn Crop Waste) on Lignin-Degrading Enzyme Activities, Growth, and Quality of Lentinula edodes

This research explored using corn crop waste to grow shiitake mushrooms instead of traditional sawdust methods. The study found that mixing corn cobs and corn straw with sawdust can produce high-quality mushrooms while helping reduce agricultural waste. Impact on everyday life: – Provides a sustainable way to use agricultural waste that would otherwise be burned or left to rot – Helps reduce production costs for mushroom growers, potentially leading to more affordable mushrooms – Offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cultivation methods – Demonstrates that mushrooms grown on agricultural waste maintain their nutritional value – Could help reduce air pollution from burning agricultural waste in fields