Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica

Abstract Recent extended summer seasons have presented considerable challenges for mushroom cultivation, underscoring the need for summer-adapted commercial varieties like Calocybe indica. The casing is essential for its cultivation, which conventionally employs loamy soil (LS). However, given the n...

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Main Authors: Raisa Bashir, Mahiea Hossain Mahi, Tasnimul Ferdous, Mohammad Abbas Gani, Sabrina M. Elias, Sabina Yesmin, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Jebunnahar Khandakar
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83015-0
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Sabina Yesmin
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Jebunnahar Khandakar
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description Abstract Recent extended summer seasons have presented considerable challenges for mushroom cultivation, underscoring the need for summer-adapted commercial varieties like Calocybe indica. The casing is essential for its cultivation, which conventionally employs loamy soil (LS). However, given the non-renewable nature of LS and the environmental concerns associated with spent mushroom substrate (SMS), our study explored SMS as a potential alternative. We analyzed the physio-chemical properties and microbial flora, especially bacterial composition, using MALDI-TOF in both LS and SMS. The total yield, biological efficiency, and mineral content of mushrooms grown on these substrates. While most of the physio-chemical properties of SMS align with the ideal casing properties, it exhibits higher electrical conductivity (EC) and a greater C/N ratio. The dominating bacterial flora in SMS, including Bacillus, Priestia, and Lysinbacillus, contribute to the mushrooms’ temperature tolerance and facilitate nutrient uptake, especially phosphorous (P). The yields and biological efficiency were significantly higher in LS, likely due to its superior mechanical support. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the qualities of element levels, particularly copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and phosphorous (P), were markedly elevated in mushrooms grown on SMS, except for iron (Fe). The PCA biplot results further supported these findings. The significantly elevated phosphorus (P) level in mushrooms grown in SMS highlights the role of phosphorous-solubilizing bacteria in SMS. Interestingly, Calocybe indica consistently exhibited higher iron (Fe) content than Pleurotus ostreatus, irrespective of the casing material used. The metal bioaccumulation factors (BCF) reveal that Calocybe indica is a hyperaccumulator of potassium (K) but does not bioaccumulate manganese (Mn). It also showed a low accumulation level of calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe), suggesting a synergistic interaction between Ca and Fe. In conclusion, LS proved more effective in maximizing yield, while SMS emerged as a sustainable alternative, enhancing the nutritional content of mushrooms and presenting a feasible choice for ecologically aware farming.
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spelling doaj-art-06bfde0ccd7f404bb6ccf63d09b110e92025-08-20T03:05:26ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111210.1038/s41598-024-83015-0Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indicaRaisa Bashir0Mahiea Hossain Mahi1Tasnimul Ferdous2Mohammad Abbas Gani3Sabrina M. Elias4Sabina Yesmin5Md. Shafiqul Islam6Jebunnahar Khandakar7Department of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)Department of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)Department of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar UniversityDepartment of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)Biotechnology Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)Department of Physical Science, School of Engineering, Technology and Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)Department of Life Sciences, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)Abstract Recent extended summer seasons have presented considerable challenges for mushroom cultivation, underscoring the need for summer-adapted commercial varieties like Calocybe indica. The casing is essential for its cultivation, which conventionally employs loamy soil (LS). However, given the non-renewable nature of LS and the environmental concerns associated with spent mushroom substrate (SMS), our study explored SMS as a potential alternative. We analyzed the physio-chemical properties and microbial flora, especially bacterial composition, using MALDI-TOF in both LS and SMS. The total yield, biological efficiency, and mineral content of mushrooms grown on these substrates. While most of the physio-chemical properties of SMS align with the ideal casing properties, it exhibits higher electrical conductivity (EC) and a greater C/N ratio. The dominating bacterial flora in SMS, including Bacillus, Priestia, and Lysinbacillus, contribute to the mushrooms’ temperature tolerance and facilitate nutrient uptake, especially phosphorous (P). The yields and biological efficiency were significantly higher in LS, likely due to its superior mechanical support. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the qualities of element levels, particularly copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and phosphorous (P), were markedly elevated in mushrooms grown on SMS, except for iron (Fe). The PCA biplot results further supported these findings. The significantly elevated phosphorus (P) level in mushrooms grown in SMS highlights the role of phosphorous-solubilizing bacteria in SMS. Interestingly, Calocybe indica consistently exhibited higher iron (Fe) content than Pleurotus ostreatus, irrespective of the casing material used. The metal bioaccumulation factors (BCF) reveal that Calocybe indica is a hyperaccumulator of potassium (K) but does not bioaccumulate manganese (Mn). It also showed a low accumulation level of calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe), suggesting a synergistic interaction between Ca and Fe. In conclusion, LS proved more effective in maximizing yield, while SMS emerged as a sustainable alternative, enhancing the nutritional content of mushrooms and presenting a feasible choice for ecologically aware farming.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83015-0Calocybe indicaCasingSpent mushroom substrate (SMS)Biological yieldMineralsPhosphorous-solubilizing bacteria
spellingShingle Raisa Bashir
Mahiea Hossain Mahi
Tasnimul Ferdous
Mohammad Abbas Gani
Sabrina M. Elias
Sabina Yesmin
Md. Shafiqul Islam
Jebunnahar Khandakar
Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica
Scientific Reports
Calocybe indica
Casing
Spent mushroom substrate (SMS)
Biological yield
Minerals
Phosphorous-solubilizing bacteria
title Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica
title_full Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica
title_fullStr Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica
title_full_unstemmed Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica
title_short Using spent mushroom substrate (SMS) as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the Calocybe indica
title_sort using spent mushroom substrate sms as a casing boosted bacterial activity and enhanced the mineral profile of the calocybe indica
topic Calocybe indica
Casing
Spent mushroom substrate (SMS)
Biological yield
Minerals
Phosphorous-solubilizing bacteria
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83015-0
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