Research Keyword: mushroom yield

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.

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Production of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) from some waste lignocellulosic materials and FTIR characterization of structural changes

Researchers successfully grew oyster mushrooms on hazelnut branch waste, a byproduct previously burned or discarded in Turkey. The mushrooms grown on hazelnut branches produced higher yields than traditional wheat straw substrates. Scientists used specialized analysis to show how the fungus breaks down the plant material’s structure. This finding suggests a practical way to recycle agricultural waste while producing nutritious food.

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