The Use of Local Nigerian Substrates for the Production of Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida Eger. Sporophores

摘要

Andropogon, Panicum, Pennisetum and Oryza straws used in this study all supported the fructification of Pleurotus ostreatus var. florida Among these local Nigerian substrates, Andropogon straw supported a significantly higher fruit-body yield and fresh weight than all other straws. Panicum straw yielded the lightest and shortest fruit-bodies. Pennisetum straw resulted in the widest and longest pileus.