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To compare the productivity and nutritional profiles of five oyster mushroom varieties grown on a sawdust-based substrate.

August 1, 2026Discover FoodOpen Access

Productivity and nutritional composition of five oyster mushroom (Pleurotus) varieties on sawdust-based substrate

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To compare the productivity and nutritional profiles of five oyster mushroom varieties grown on a sawdust-based substrate.
Conducted as a Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with five treatments and three replications.
Five varieties of oyster mushrooms were cultivated on standardized sawdust substrate (500 g) supplemented with 30% wheat bran and 1% lime.
Measured biological yield, economic yield, dry yield, biological efficiency, proximate composition, and mineral content using standard procedures.
Pleurotus ostreatus (PO₂) showed the highest biological yield (271.52 g packet⁻¹) and economic yield (269.24 g packet⁻¹).
P. ostreatus (Florida) had the highest iron (42.55 mg 100 g⁻¹) and zinc (27.65 mg 100 g⁻¹) content.
P. sajor-caju (Grey) contained the highest protein (30.11%) and potassium (1.28%).

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Randomized trial evaluates oyster mushroom yields and nutrient content in Bangladesh, suggesting optimal varieties for cultivation.

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