Research Keyword: Agricultural waste recycling

Effect of physiochemical parameters on yield and biological efficiency of Volvariella volvacea cultivated on empty fruit bunch pellets

This study explored ways to improve the farming of straw mushrooms (Volvariella volvacea) using empty fruit bunch pellets from palm oil production. Researchers tested different substrate weights, growing areas, and nutrient mixtures to find the best recipe for high mushroom yields. The best results came from adding black soil to the substrate, achieving a biological efficiency of 17.75%, which could help farmers grow more mushrooms profitably while reducing agricultural waste.

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Performance of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on paddy straw, water hyacinth and their combinations

This study tested different combinations of rice straw and water hyacinth (an invasive aquatic weed) as growing substrates for oyster mushrooms in Nepal. Rice straw alone produced the best mushroom yield and profit. While water hyacinth alone is not suitable as a substrate, mixing it with rice straw at a 2:1 ratio could reduce costs while helping control this problematic weed. This research provides farmers with practical guidance on sustainable mushroom cultivation methods.

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