Variables Influencing The Growth Of Golden Oyster Mushrooms

Abstract

Background and Objective: Different components in the substrate affect the growth, yield of golden oyster mushrooms. Our objective is to compare the growth and yield difference between three substrates and to know which is the ideal fit substrate.
Methods:When it comes to the cultivation of yellow/golden oyster mushrooms, we have tried the use of three substrates
(simple/mixed). Each substrate has itseffect on the overall yield. A comparative study is made on the yield of golden oyster mushrooms
with a few set parameters like temperature, humidity, moisture, lighting and ventilation (environment).
Findings:Pasteurised, moist straws and straws combined with residues of tea dust prove to an effective substratecompared to sawdust
combined with residual green tea dust. The overall yield of yellow oyster mushrooms was estimated to be roughly 1.3-1.5 kg in bags
while not even a three-fourth yield was obtained when grown in trays. Blue light-emitting diodes with increasing exposure time after
the first fourteen days of bags/trays in darkness have helped in the development of fruiting bodies. Inthe case of the spawn run in trays, the substrate utilization has been much faster and the yield getting affected, blue lights contributed to least substrate utility. Ventilation plays a very important especially during the fruiting stage as there is an increased need for oxygen (O2). The temperature of 25-29°C with moisture in the air of about 60-75% has been ideal for the yield of yellow oyster mushrooms.
Novelty: The growth and yield of golden oyster mushrooms are greatly influenced by certain variables including surface area of the
substrates, temperature, moisture, use of light-emitting diodes and ventilation. These will lay an outline to the interest of golden oyster
mushroom cultivation which has extravagant medicinal properties.