Evaluation of Different Substrates in Composting for Cultivation of Agaricus bisporus under Agro-ecological Conditions of West Bengal
Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · pp. 199–207 · Published 23 Aug 2024
10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91290Abstract
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different compost substrates in the cultivation of Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom) in the lateritic belt of West Bengal, India, by assessing parameters such as spawn run period, pinhead formation, sporophore production, yield, and biological efficiency. Study Design: A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications per treatment was implemented to ensure the reliability of statistical analysis. Differences between treatments were assessed using Duncan's multiple range tests at a 5% significance level. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in 2020 at the Mushroom Research Laboratory, within the Department of Plant Pathology, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), situated in Sriniketan, Birbhum district, West Bengal (https://visvabharati.ac.in/PalliSikshaBhavana.html). Methodology: The Long Method of Composting was employed, utilizing various substrates including paddy straw, maize stalks, and their combinations. The experiment measured key cultivation parameters: spawn run duration, time to pinhead formation, number of sporophores, time to first harvest, yield per 8 kg compost bag, and biological efficiency. The presence of any contaminants or infestations, such as Coprinus spp., was also monitored. Results: The compost substrate composed of a 1:1 ratio of paddy straw and maize stalks yielded the best results, with a spawn run period of 20.33 days, pinhead formation at 15.33 days, and sporophore production of 92 per 8 kg compost bag. This substrate also facilitated the earliest first harvest at 9.33 days and achieved the highest yield of 1020.00 g per 8 kg bag with a biological efficiency of 12.75%. In contrast, compost made solely from maize stalks resulted in the lowest yield (643.33 g per 8 kg bag) and biological efficiency (8.04%) and was more prone to infestation by Coprinus spp. Conclusion: The study identifies a 1:1 mixture of paddy straw and maize stalks as the optimal substrate for Agaricus bisporus cultivation in the studied region, offering quick growth cycles and higher yields, which could benefit local mushroom producers by enhancing production efficiency.
References (7)
- 1 Impact of different substrates for spawn production and production of milky mushroom (Calocybe indica) [DOI]
- 2 Button mushroom cultivation
- 3 Conversion of Agricultural Residues into Protein Biomass by Milky Mushroom Fungus Calocybe indica var. Apk2 through Solid State Fermentation [DOI]
- 4 Paddy Straw and Maize Stalks Compost for Cultivation of Agaricus bisporus [DOI]
- 5 Effect of compost and growing structures on growth and yield of button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus (lange) imbach) [DOI]
- 6 Mushroom Growing Today
- 7 Optimisation of button mushroom cultivation through locally available substrates under Kashmir conditions [DOI]
Cited by 6
Judit Bajzát, J. Rácz, András Misz · Horticulturae · 2026
A. A. Khalid, A. A. Hassan, A. E. Alkurtany · IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environment · 2025
Showing 2 of 6 known citations — external sources report more than can currently be individually listed.
Related research
- Evaluating the Effect of Gamma Irradiation and Steam Sterilization on the Survival and Growth of Composted Sawdust Fungi in Ghana — shares topic coverage
- Microbial Contributions in Alleviating Decline in Soil Fertility — shares topic coverage
- Evolution of the Dominant Groups of Micro-organisms during the Composting Process of the Household Refuses from the Dschang Municipality – Cameroon — shares topic coverage
- Role of Trichoderma spp in Composting to Improve Soil Physicochemical Properties, Growth, Yield and Crop Protection: A Review — shares topic coverage
- Feasibility and Product Maturity of Compost Developed from Poultry Waste in Temperate Agroclimate of Kashmir Region — shares topic coverage
Article metrics
Real usage data collected on this platform.
5
Page views
0
PDF downloads
0
Outbound clicks
6
Citations
Views over time
Views by country
Approximate, from request IP at view time — not citizenship or institution. Countries with fewer than 5 views are grouped as "Other".
Traffic sources
Referring site, by host.
Views and downloads exclude known bots/crawlers. Citations combines this platform's own DOI-resolved index with each external source's own reported total — see Cited by above for individually listed citing works. Last refreshed 0 seconds ago.