Performance of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on cotton waste amended with maize and banana leaves

Abstract

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth and performance of oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on the different substrates. The substrates used in the study were T 1 (100% C.W), T 2 (50% C.W+ 50% Banana leaves), T a (75% C.W+ 25% Banana leaves), T 4 (50% C.W + 50% Maize leaves) and T s (75% C.W + 25% Maize leaves). The numbers of days to complete the mycelium growth and days to reach harvesting stage were decreased in treatments T 1 and T s when compared to others treatments followed by T 2. The numbers of matured mushrooms were greater in T 1, T 2 and T s. Total yield was significantly higher in T 1 (125 g), T 2 (121 g) and T s (119.8 g) respectively. The maximum dry weight was produced by T 1 (27.2 g) and T 2 (25.0 g) respectively over others treatments. The nitrogen contents after harvesting of mushrooms were also affected. These results investigated that 100% cotton waste and 50% cotton waste + 50% Banana leaves are suitable for the cultivation of mushrooms as compared to other growing media. © Asian Network for Scientific Information.