Pleurotus ostreatus

Effect of Culture Media on the Mycelial Growth of Two Edible Mushrooms, Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacquin) Kummer and Marasmiellus inoderma (Berk.) Singer

This study evaluated the effects of different synthetic and formulated culture media on the mycelial growth of Pleurotus ostreatus and Marasmiellus inoderma under standard laboratory conditions. The synthetic media included Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), Yeast Extract Agar (YEA), Malt Extract Agar (MEA), and Czapek-Dox agar, while formulated media in are cornmeal, rice extract, and wheat extract agars. Mycelial plugs were inoculated into each medium and incubated, with growth monitored daily.
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The Growth of Pleurotus ostreatus Using Potato Dextrose Agar Supplemented with Waste Human Hair Broth (WHHB)

Waste human hair causes environmental problems such as flooding, as a result of clogged drainages. It slowly breaks down over time to yield macro and trace minerals that are eventually returned to nature. Pleurotus ostreatus is cultivated worldwide, and it’s known to grow on several carbon and nitrogen sources. This study assessed the growth of P. ostreatus using potato dextrose agar (PDA) supplemented with Waste Human Hair Broth (WHHB). The growth of P.