Abstract
The technical feasibility of using Saccharum munja as a substrate for the cultivation of the oyster mushroom, Pleurotus sajor-caju, is evaluated. The biological efficiency of mushroom production is compared on different substances- S. munja, S. munja plus paddy straw, and paddy straw. Although the efficiency is low on S. munja, the ready availability of this weed large areas holds a favourable option for its use in mushroom cultivation. The crude proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and energy values are also lower though the differences are not great. The degradation of three major components-cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin has been observed, which proves P. sajor-caju to be a lignocellulolytic fungus. The nitrogen and mineral analysis of post-mushroom production S. munja (spent substrate) compares favorably with the dry cow-feed ration showing an enhanced protein content in the spent substrate.
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