The Effect of Supplementing Mushroom Growing Substrates on the Bioactive Compounds, Antimicrobial Activity, and Antioxidant Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus

This study investigated how adding wheat bran to mushroom growing substrates affects oyster mushroom quality and medicinal properties. The researchers found that wheat bran supplementation increased mushroom yield but slightly decreased antioxidant power, while the mushrooms produced antimicrobial compounds effective against various bacteria and fungi. The mushrooms contained beneficial compounds like vitamin E and phenols, suggesting they could be developed as natural alternatives to synthetic antibiotics.