African Journal of
Plant Science

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Plant Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0824
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPS
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 815

Full Length Research Paper

Variability effect of pH on yield optimization and Mycochemical compositions of Pleurotus ostreatus sporophores cultured on HCl-induced substrate

Nwoko, M. C.
  • Nwoko, M. C.
  • Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Ehumadu, C. R.
  • Ehumadu, C. R.
  • Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria.
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Achufusi, J. N.
  • Achufusi, J. N.
  • Department of Biology, Nwafor-Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Nmezi, S. N.
  • Nmezi, S. N.
  • Department of Biology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Ezekoye, M. O.
  • Ezekoye, M. O.
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.
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Ahaiwe, M. C.
  • Ahaiwe, M. C.
  • Department of Crop Science, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.
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Okwulehie, I. C.
  • Okwulehie, I. C.
  • Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria.
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Ogwo, N.
  • Ogwo, N.
  • Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria.
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Chukwuma, O. C.
  • Chukwuma, O. C.
  • Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 May 2021
  •  Accepted: 23 August 2021
  •  Published: 30 June 2022

Abstract

Contamination due to Coprinus cinerius has been identified as a major drawback in the use of oil palm bunch (OPB) for mushroom cultivation. OPB is a common agro-waste in the South-eastern part of Nigeria with high alkalinity which does not support the growth of oyster mushrooms. A study on the fructification and some mycochemical contents of Pleurotus ostreatus fruitbodies cultivated on hydrochloric acid (HCl)-induced OPB substrate was conducted. OPB was steeped in solutions (0.1%-0.5%) of HCl for 48 h, to optimize its pH. Experiment was conducted in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for data analysis and means separation by Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at p<0.05. Results showed that increase in the concentration of HCl acid from 0.1 to 0.5% reduced substrate contamination due to Coprinus cinerius and enhanced fruit body number, yield and biological efficiency (BE%) as well as primordial initiation. Vitamins, bioactive compounds, heavy metals and other mycochemicals of nutritional importance were recorded in various fruit body samples at different concentrations. Therefore, commercial mushroom growers should avail themselves of this unique opportunity to ensure effective utilization of OPB incorporated with HCl acid for high fruit- body production as well as profit maximization.

 

Key words: Hydrochloric acid (HCl), Pleurotus ostreatus, Fruitbodies, oil palm bunch (OPB).

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