Factors Affecting Mushroom Pleurotus spp.: A Comprehensive Review of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Parameters
This research provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that affect the cultivation of Pleurotus mushrooms, commonly known as oyster mushrooms. These edible fungi are important both commercially and nutritionally, offering a sustainable food source that can be grown on agricultural waste materials. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides guidance for small-scale and commercial mushroom farmers to improve cultivation success • Offers insights into converting agricultural waste into valuable food products • Helps make mushroom cultivation more accessible and efficient for local food production • Supports the development of sustainable food systems • Contributes to better understanding of how to produce nutritious, protein-rich food alternatives