Studies on the padi mushroom (Volvariella volvacea). I. Use of oil palm pericarp waste as an alternative substrate
Yong Yoon Chen; Graham, K.M., 1973: Studies on the padi mushroom (Volvariella volvacea). I. Use of oil palm pericarp waste as an alternative substrate. Malaysian Agricultural Research 2(2): 15-22
V. volvacea was successfully grown on fresh waste. Old waste subjected to lengthy decomposition and leaching was unsuitable. Fresh material composted for 5 days before spawning gave the highest mean yield of about 1.54 kg/100 kg of waste, compared with material composted for 1, 10 and 15 days. Rice straw was clearly superior, giving a mean yield of 4.67 kg/100 kg of straw.Other references