scholarly journals Microbial succession in white button mushroom production systems from compost and casing to a marketable packed product

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazareth A. Siyoum ◽  
Karen Surridge ◽  
Elna J. van der Linde ◽  
Lise Korsten
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Microbial Succession ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
Mushroom Production ◽  
White Button Mushroom

scholarly journals Evaluation of energy requirements of an industrial scale plant for the cultivation of white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Roberto Beghi ◽  
Valentina Giovenzana ◽  
Alessio Tugnolo ◽  
Domenico Pessina ◽  
Riccardo Guidetti
Keyword(s):  
Agaricus Bisporus ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Energy Requirement ◽  
Energy Requirements ◽  
Energetic Efficiency ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Production Plant ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
Mushroom Production ◽  
White Button Mushroom

The white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) industry is paying attention to innovation for a more sustainable production and it is getting sophisticated to reach high grade of energetic efficiency coupled with high quality product. For mushroom cultivation the environmental conditions must be controlled therefore in some phases the heat needs to be provided and in other ones it needs to be removed. The objective of this study was to investigate the current growing methodology used at an industrial mushroom farm site for a quantification of energy consumption. Mushroom growing parameters such as temperature and relative humidity were monitored during the production process placing sensors for a continuous data recording of these parameters in different and crucial positions throughout the entire production cycle. Heat is massively produced by the compost/mycelium system and the goal was to quantify the amount of energy needed to remove it through a cooling system and a forced air system that pulls cold air in the cultivation room and picks up the warmer and more humid air. Often, the heat produced by the cultivation room is not enough to reach the optimal growth conditions. In this case the application of an air heating system is necessary. The study was focused on evaluating the energy exchanges during a 41-day period corresponding to a growth cycle of three flushes to quantify the energy requirements of the conditioning system. A total energy of 5483 kWh/cycle was quantified for a mushroom production of 25,000 kg, corresponding to a specific energy requirement of 0.22 kWh/kg, 0.18 for cooling and 0.04 for heating. Results showed that the electric power consumption represents a crucial cost for the mushroom production, therefore an optimization of the energy requirements of the production plant is desirable and it can lead to relevant economic savings. A scenario considering a more efficient air conditioning system was proposed for a more sustainable mushroom production.

scholarly journals Revisiting the casing layer: Casing materials and management in Agaricus mushroom cultivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eustáquio Souza Dias ◽  
Diego Cunha Zied ◽  
Arturo Pardo-Gimenez
Keyword(s):  
Crop Management ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Mushroom Cultivation ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Mushroom Production ◽  
Alternative Materials ◽  
Technological Level ◽  
Productivity Indices ◽  
Casing Layer

ABSTRACT The cultivation of button mushroom has reached a high technological level in developed countries and is associated with high productivity indices. This technological level involves not only compost production and crop management but also the casing layer. Peat has been established as one of the most appropriate casing materials for the cultivation of button mushroom due to its excellent properties. However, good-quality peat is not available in all countries, and peat is not renewable, which reinforces the need for alternative materials. Therefore, studies on the casing layer should include its response to the induction of fruiting since this stage is where the main changes that lead to the formation of primordia occur. This review addresses the different aspects of fruiting induction of Agaricus mushrooms and the influence of the characteristics of the casing layer on mushroom production.

Wpływ substancji zawartych w pieczarkach na organizm człowieka

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Majewski ◽  
Michał Orylski ◽  
Maciej Majewski ◽  
Julia Rasała
Keyword(s):  
Agaricus Bisporus ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Human Immune System ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
White Button Mushroom ◽  
Lower Body Weight ◽  
Estrogen Synthesis ◽  
Lower Blood ◽  
Iga Production

Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom) contains significant amounts of dietary fibers, microelements and other important compounds. While it is often underrated, numerous studies prove its positive impact on health. Several compounds found in Agaricus bisporus provide beneficial effects on diabetic and cardiovascular diseases and may lower blood glucose, cholesterol and LDL. Those mushrooms are also a potential breast cancer chemopreventive agent since they were proven to suppress aromatase and estrogen synthesis. Therefore, it may be useful in estrogen-dependent breast tumors. What is more, white button mushroom contains low amount of fat and is low calorie. It can be effectively used in diets to lower body weight. Also, compounds found in white button mushroom have impact on human immune system. They lead to increase of IgA production and stimulates lymphocytes by increasing levels of interleukin. Therefore, white button mushroom is not only valuable thanks to its taste but also because of its impact on human health. Properly prepared it can be an important ingredient of everyday meals.

Worldwide basket survey of multielemental composition of white button mushroom Agaricus bisporus

Chemosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 239 ◽  
pp. 124718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Siwulski ◽  
Anna Budka ◽  
Piotr Rzymski ◽  
Monika Gąsecka ◽  
Pavel Kalač ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agaricus Bisporus ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
White Button Mushroom

Purification and Characterization of β-Glucosidase from Agaricus bisporus (White Button Mushroom)

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 453-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adna Ašić ◽  
Larisa Bešić ◽  
Imer Muhović ◽  
Serkan Dogan ◽  
Yusuf Turan
Keyword(s):  
Agaricus Bisporus ◽  
Purification And Characterization ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
White Button Mushroom

scholarly journals IoT Based Monitoring System for White Button Mushroom Farming

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Arjun Subedi ◽  
Achyut Luitel ◽  
Manisha Baskota ◽  
Tri Dev Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring System ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Button Mushroom ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Modern Agriculture ◽  
White Button Mushroom ◽  
The Status ◽  
Micro Controller Unit

In Nepal, most of the farmers depend upon traditional agricultural practices. Adapting modern agricultural technology plays an important role in improving overall efficiency as well as the productivity of their yields. In modern agriculture, the Internet of Things (IoT) connects farmers to their farm via sensors so that they can easily monitor the real-time conditions of their farm from anywhere. The White Button Mushroom is a widely cultivated crop among Nepalese farmers. Although being the most consumed and cultivated crop, it is still overshadowed by the traditional cultivation approach, which is resulting in low productivity, high manpower efficiency, and more effort and cost. This work aims to develop a monitoring system to monitor the environmental conditions of a mushroom farm. It enables a user to monitor crucial factors such as temperature, humidity, moisture, and light intensity on a mushroom farm through the end devices. White Button Mushroom requires an optimum temperature ranging from 22 to 25 °C and humidity from 70% to 90%. Sensors are placed at fixed locations and spots of the farm. Then, the sensors measure the status of parameters, which are transmitted to the remote monitoring station via a low power Node MCU (micro-controller unit). Thus, obtained data are stored in a cloud platform. The codes for the controller are written in the Arduino programming language, debugged, compiled, and burnt into the microcontroller using the Arduino integrated development environment. The result shows successful monitoring of environmental conditions accessing the Internet from anywhere. It minimizes human efforts and automates production, which could be beneficial to Nepalese farmers.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document