Studies on the cultivation of Pleurotus sajor-caju

1982

REP.G1528

P. sajor-caju is cultivated commercially in India in vertical polyethylene containers with an iron mesh base and with a central asbestos perforated cement pipe, using chopped paddy straw as a substrate. Data are presented on the average yields and loss in substrate weight during different seasons, and on the effects of protein supplementation of the substrate on the yields and protein content of the fruiting bodies. The highest average yields (1.118 kg/kg dry straw) were obtained during the rainy season. Protein supplementation greatly enhanced yields, the best results being obtained with horsegram (Dolichos biflorus) powder or yeast mud at 4.4 and 2.2% (dry weight basis), respectively. The highest (31.5%) protein contents of fruiting bodies were obtained with ground-nut cake (3.3 or 4.4%), and were associated with relatively low yields.

no.115:243-245, MUSHROOM JOURNAL

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