Micro-climate characterization of different bedding materials for straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea Bull. Ex-Fr. Singer) production [manuscript]
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2019
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Danisse Grace A. Patungan
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The study aimed to characterized the micro-climate condition during the production of straw mushroom (V. volvacea) using rice straw, banana leaves, and water hyacinth as bedding materials. The specific objectives include the evaluation of the temperature and relative humidity inside the covered mushroom crib and to evaluate the growth and yield performance of straw mushroom.
The bedding materials were dried, tied, and soaked. The bedding materials were evaluated in terms of number of days from planting to first harvest, yield, number of harvested buttons, and size of the harvested buttons. The study was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD).
The best temperature range for straw mushroom production is 32-34°C and 75-83% for relative humidity. Results revealed that the number of days from planting to first harvest ranges from 12-13 days. The banana leaves have performed positively in terms of number of harvested buttons (22 buttons), yield (195.36 g), and size of the mushroom (41.8 mm in length and 37 mm in width). The straw mushroom cultivated outside with the mean day temperature and relative humidity range of 32-35°C and 70.7-82.7% recorded higher yields (237.23 grams) than inside the greenhouse and room.