Evaluating the Suitability of Baobab Fruit Shells as Substrate for Growing Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
The baobab fruit shells were evaluated for their suitability as a substrate for growing oyster mushrooms and compared to three base substrates (wheat straw, maize cobs, and sawdust) of 1 kg dry weight. The duration of developmental stages, mycelium vigor, yield, and biological efficiency of the oyst...
Main Authors: | Delight Michael Tavarwisa, Chido Govera, Moses Mutetwa, Wonder Ngezimana |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Agronomy |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6620686 |
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