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ISSN : 1738-0294(Print)
ISSN : 2288-8853(Online)
Journal of Mushrooms Vol.24 No.3 pp.106-118
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14480/JM.2026.24.3.106

Suitability evaluation of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) substrates utilizing domestic agro-food by-products

Nam-Won Park, Chae-Young Lee, Hyun-Jin Choi, Jeong-Han Kim, Tae-Moon Ha, Yun-Hae Lee*
Organic Microorganism Research Center, Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Gyeonggi Gwangju, 12805, Republic of Korea

Abstract

This study evaluated the use of domestic agro-food by-products, namely coffee grounds, herbal medicinal residues, and confectionery residues, as alternatives to imported substrate materials for oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus’Heuktari’) cultivation. Among six advanced mixed substrates (T1-T6), the T1 substrate comprising 50% hardwood sawdust, 20% beet pulp, 10% cottonseed meal, and 20% coffee grounds (v/v) achieved the highest yield (224 g/1,100 cc) and biological efficiency (108%). Field trials at commercial farms in Yeoju and Yangpyeong confirmed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) in morphological quality or yield between the T1 and conventional substrates. In contrast, herbal medicinal residues were unsuitable for direct use because water-soluble inhibitors suppressed mycelial and contaminant growth. In conclusion, domestic coffee grounds can successfully replace 20% of conventional nutrient sources, providing an economical and sustainable approach to reducing substrate costs while promoting resource circulation in the mushroom industry.

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