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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Agro-waste is not a waste: A way to mushroom farming, a sustainable approach
Authors
Manmohan Arya
Abstract
Agro-waste is a product which comes out during
crop cultivation process. Today we are dealing with many environmental issues
related to agro-waste disposal and ultimately pollution. Despite having
disposal issues, this agro-waste is rich in important nutrients. In India,
Rabi, Kharif and Zaid crops like rice, wheat, millets and oilseed crops are
grown according to their seasonal requirements. Agro-waste is produced in
abundance from these crops, which create disposal problem. Agro-waste generally
found in residual form, which may be divided into stem, leaf, stalks, branch,
stubble, husk, shell, cobs, cakes, peels form. Cellulose, hemicellulose and
lignin are main components of agro-waste. At some extent agro-wastes are used
as fodder, however its use in traditional agriculture is limited. On the other
hand, mushroom can utilize lignocellulosic waste for their own growth due to
their degradation and absorption capabilities. Mushroom utilizes agro-waste
nutrients and modify them in edible form. There are various types of edible
mushrooms found naturally, including species from the genera Pleurotus, Agaricus,
Volvoriella, Calocybe, and Lentinula. Thus, the appropriate
application of agricultural waste for mushroom cultivation has advantage over
its general disposal. Additionally, combination of agro-wastes is found more
suitable for edible mushroom’s growth. Therefore, the use of agro-waste for
mushroom cultivation offers a sustainable agricultural cost-effective approach
with multiple benefits.
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Pages:5-8
How to cite this article:
Manmohan Arya "Agro-waste is not a waste: A way to mushroom farming, a sustainable approach". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 5-8
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