Research Keyword: agricultural byproducts

Aqueous Extracts of Lemon Basil Straw as Chemical Stimulator for Gray Oyster Mushroom Cultivation

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This research shows how leftover stalks from lemon basil seed production can be soaked in water to create a natural booster for growing oyster mushrooms. The water extract, especially when diluted, significantly improved mushroom yields without using any harmful chemicals. This simple method allows farmers to use a waste product that is normally burned, making mushroom farming more sustainable and cost-effective.

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Optimization of substrate formulation for Hericium erinaceus by replacing wood by straw and their effect on enzyme activities

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Researchers developed an improved growing formula for lion’s mane mushrooms using agricultural waste materials like rice straw and corn cob instead of wood chips. This new formula grew mushrooms faster, with better harvest yields (89% biological efficiency), and produced mushrooms with higher nutritional value including more protein and beneficial minerals. The innovation helps solve resource conflicts with the forestry industry while reducing cultivation costs and environmental waste.

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Novel chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) residue-based substrate formulations for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) cultivation

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Researchers discovered that leftover plant material from chia seed production can be used to grow oyster mushrooms with excellent nutritional value. When chia residues were combined with rice straw in the right proportions, they produced mushrooms with higher protein content, more beneficial compounds, and better yields than traditional growing methods. This finding helps solve two problems at once: it creates a valuable use for chia farming waste while producing highly nutritious mushrooms for human consumption.

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