Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Popin Kumar, Gopal Singh, Ramji Singh, Kamal Khilari, DV Singh and Satya Prakash

Abstract:
Milky mushroom (Calocybe indica P&C) also known as “Dudh Chhatta” and “white summer mushroom” because it has milky white appearance and tropical in nature respectively. Milky mushroom is being used by mushrooms growers for round the year production of mushrooms with button and oyster mushrooms. The present study has been conducted to evaluate the effect of different spices and medicinal plant leaf powder on production potential of CI-20-03 strain of milky mushroom (Calocybe indica P&C). Result has been revealed that the maximum Yield (796.08 g/kg DS with 79.60% BE) was observed in Wheat Straw + 2.5% ginger leaf powder. Whereas, minimum yield (600.50 g/kg DS with 60.05% BE) was observed in Wheat Straw + 5.0% turmeric leaf powder in case of spices plants leaf powder. Similarly maximum Yield (767.08 g/kg DS with 76.70% BE) was observed in Wheat Straw + 2.5% tulsi leaf powder). While, minimum yield (600.50 g/kg DS with 60.05% BE) was observed in Wheat Straw + 5.0% lemon grass leaf powder in case of medicinal plants leaf powder.