Microbial potential of spent mushroom compost and oyster substrate in horticulture: Diversity, function, and sustainable plant growth solutions
Samar Khalil, Preeti Panda, Farideh Ghadamgahi, Ana Barreiro, Anna Karin Rosberg, Maria Karlsson, Ramesh R. Vetukuri
Abstract
• Streams from Spent Mushroom Compost (SMC) and Spent Oyster Substrate (SOS). • Valorization efforts turned SMC and SOS into beneficial horticultural products. • Composted SMC and SOS for microbial stability and as bio-fertilizers. • SMC and SOS boost extracellular enzyme production for soil and plant health. • Demonstrated antagonistic activity of bacterial strains isolated from SMC in vitro .
Topics & Concepts
CompostMushroomOysterPlant growthSubstrate (aquarium)BiologyBiotechnologyBotanyHorticultureAgronomyEcologyComposting and Vermicomposting TechniquesPlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityFungal Biology and Applications