Spawn production and cultivation of two local edible fungal species in Kisangani (DRC) (case of Pleurotus tuber-regium and Lentinus squarrosulus)

Abstract

This study focused on the cultivation of two local fungal species from spawn produced locally. The strains were isolated on PDA medium, then transplanted on sorghum-based seedling substrate. The production of fruit bodies was carried out on a substrate based on rice haulms mixed with sawdust of Gilbertiodedron dewevrei enriched with rice bran. In total, 4310g of Pleurotus tuber-regium fruit bodies and 894.22g of Lentinus squarrosulus were harvested after three successive emergences, the time between emergences being 3 to 4 days for Lentinus squarrosulus and 30 days for Pleurotus tuber-regium. This study makes it possible to produce spawn as well as mushrooms under local conditions, at a price that defies competition and is suitable for all budgets.