Humaun
Kabir, Ashrafi Hossain*, M. M. Nuruddin
*Corresponding
author’s E-mail: ashrafisau@gmail.com,
ashrafibioc@sau.edu.bd
Abstract
Pink
oyster mushroom (Pleurotus djamor var. roseus) is newly introduced in
Bangladesh. As a primary lignocellulose decomposer, oyster mushrooms
can be grown on a wide range of substrates. The present study aimed
to evaluate the effects of different sources of sawdust (Jackfruit,
mango, olive, rain tree, eucalyptus and mixed of all) supplemented
with 30% wheat bran on growth, yield, proximate and mineral
composition of pink oyster mushroom. Results indicated that the
performance of mixed sawdust (Jackfruit, mango, olive, rain tree and
eucalyptus) with 30% wheat bran had great effects on growth
parameters. Best economical and biological yield and benefit cost
ratio of pink oyster mushrooms were recorded from mixed treatment
which was then followed by Jackfruit sawdust with 30% wheat bran.
Higher values in all the studied growth attributes, nutrient
composition and mineral contents in pink oyster mushrooms were also
recorded from the mixed treatments followed by jackfruit sawdust plus
30% wheat bran.
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