Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Alpana Sharma, Mrigendra Singh, Neelu Vishwakarma and Alka Singh

Abstract:
The work to assess the impact of different substrates for production of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida) was conducted in the Shahdol Tribal District (MP). The aim of this study is to evaluate different substrates for the growth and production of Pleurotus florida and to find their economic viability. This study was conducted in farmhouses at different locations to determine the effect of different agricultural substrates (wheat straw, rice straw and soybean straw) on the growth, yield and quality of Pleurotus florida. It takes less time for the mushroom pinhead appearance i.e. 26 days, 30 days and 38 days for soybean straw, wheat straw and rice straw respectively. The maturation time of the mushroom is short 28 days for soybean straw, 31 days for wheat straw, and 38 days for rice straw. The maximum yield of the soybean straw is 1805 grams. The first flush provided the greatest yield from all substrates, and successive decrease in the yield was observed. Net profit from 30 bags was Rs 8630/-, Rs 7680/- and Rs. 6410/- on soybean, wheat and rice straw respectively with subsequent B: C ratio of 4.92, 4.58 and 3.91.