Reuse of Degraded Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. Substrate by Supplementation with Wheat Bran: Quantitative Parameters

This research explored how mushroom growing waste could be recycled into new mushroom production, creating a more sustainable cultivation system. The study found that spent mushroom substrate can be successfully reused to grow new mushrooms, especially when mixed with small amounts of wheat bran supplement. This discovery has important implications for both mushroom growers and environmental sustainability. Impacts on everyday life: – Reduces agricultural waste and environmental pollution from spent mushroom substrates – Lowers production costs for mushroom growers by reusing materials – Decreases dependence on wheat straw, preserving it for other agricultural uses – Provides a model for circular economy practices in agriculture – Contributes to more sustainable food production systems