International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Utilization of Durian Husk as Substrates for White Oyster Mushroom Cultivation

Author(s) Ms. Audrey Dannica Orais Perez, Ms. Mary Michael Custodio Belviz, Mr. Aiken Neil Timado Soquita, Mr. Isaiah Zenrich Yu Kho, Mr. Janel Brian Soriano Abangan
Country Philippines
Abstract This study examines the performance of White Oyster mushrooms grown on three types of organic substrates which are: fresh durian husks, decomposed durian husks, and dried banana leaves. The goal of this experiment is to determine the effectiveness of the agricultural waste in mushroom production and thus aid in solving the food waste management. The mean growth rate as well as the variance were amongst the metrics which were measured. The findings showed that decomposed durian husk stimulated growth at a maximum level, whereas the statistical tools indicated no significant differences in growth performance across the three treatments. This means that all the technologies tested in this research are suitable for mushroom cultivation. The results of the study call attention to the possibilities of using cheap and easily accessible sources of agricultural waste for effective and environmentally friendly farming technologies, thus augmenting waste management and environmental protection.
Keywords White Oyster Mushroom, Food Waste Management, Mushroom Cultivation, Agricultural Waste, Alternative Substrates, Waste Utilization
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.40366
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9fm44

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