{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Yoshita, A.; Lu, J. L.; Ye, J. H.; Liang, Y. R.
{Year}: 2009
{Title}: Sorption of lead from aqueous solutions by spent tea leaf
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{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
{Volume}: 8
{Issue}: 10
{Pages}: 2212-2217
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1684-5315
{Keywords}: MUSHROOM AGARICUS-BISPORUS; AVAILABLE CASING MATERIALS; WHEAT-STRAW; COMPOST FORMULAS; WASTE; CULTIVATION; LEAVES; ADSORBENT; DYE; Camellia sinensis; spent tea leaf; adsorbent; lead removal; adsorption kinetics
{Abstract}: An adsorbent was prepared using spent tea leaf and was used to remove lead (Pb) from solution. The Pb removal by the spent tea leaf adsorbent depended on pretreatment of spent tea leaf, adsorption contact time and adsorbent dosage. The optimum pretreatment conditions were confirmed to be that tea leaf was ground to 0.28-0.45 mm in diameter and then drenched in 0.3 M NaOH for 12 h. Adsorption kinetic study showed that the adsorption of Pb onto the spent tea leaf followed the pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption was time dependent and adsorbent dosage dependent. The optimum contact time was 8 h.
{Author Address}: Zhejiang Univ, Tea Res Inst, Hangzhou 310029, Zhejiang, Peoples R China; Zhejiang Univ, Tea Res Inst, Hangzhou 310029, Zhejiang, Peoples R China; Zhejiang Univ, Tea Res Inst, Hangzhou 310029, Zhejiang, Peoples R China; Zhejiang Univ, Tea Res Inst, Hangzhou 310029, Zhejiang, Peoples R China
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{Language}: English
{Country}: Peoples R China

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Mshandete, Anthony Manoni; Cuff, Joyce
{Year}: 2008
{Title}: Cultivation of three types of indigenous wild edible mushrooms: Coprinus cinereus, Pleurotus flabellatus and Volvariella volvocea on composted sisal decortications residue in Tanzania
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{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
{Volume}: 7
{Issue}: 24
{Pages}: 4551-4562
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1684-5315
{Keywords}: OYSTER MUSHROOM; AGARICUS-BISPORUS; WASTE; YIELD; BIOCONVERSION; OSTREATUS; STRAINS; SINGER; SIZE; Composting; Coprinus cinereus; cultivation; biological efficiency; Pleurotus flabellatus; Volvariella volvaceae
{Abstract}: The periods for spawn running, pinhead and fruit body formation, number of flushes, yield and biological efficiency of the three Tanzanian wild edible mushrooms, Coprinus cinereus, Pleurotus flabellatus and Volvariella volvocea, grown on composted sisal decortications residue were studied. Results revealed that the organic ingredients in sisal decortications residue composted well within 21 days of composting, resulting in the formation of suitable compost, to support the growth of mycelia of the three edible mushrooms. The time for the first appearance of mushrooms was shortest for C. cinereus (10-11 days), followed by V. volvaceae (12-14 days), while that for P. flabellatus was 16-18 days. All three mushrooms produced at least five flushes; flush 1 gave the highest yield while flush 5 the lowest yield. The biological efficiency (B. E.) for C. cinereus, P. flabellatus and V. volvaceae was 68, 64 and 28%, respectively. Significant differences (P<0.05) in mushroom size, yield and % B. E. of the three mushrooms species were recorded. The results also showed that the B. E. (74%) of P. flabellatus grown on non-composted sisal decortications residue was significantly higher (P<0.05) than that grown on composted sisal decortications residue. The implications of this study are that sisal decortications residue could be used to cultivate very protein rich mushrooms for food while at the same time promoting environmental sustainability.
{Author Address}: Univ Dar Es Salaam, Dept Mol Biol & Biotechnol, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Thiel Coll, Dept Biol, Greenville, PA 16124 USA
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{Language}: English
{Country}: Tanzania; USA

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Simsek, Hakan; Baysal, Ergun; Colak, Mehmet; Toker, Hilmi; Yilmaz, Ferah
{Year}: 2008
{Title}: Yield response of mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) on wheat straw and waste tea leaves based composts using supplements of some locally available peats and their mixture with some secondary casing materials
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{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
{Volume}: 7
{Issue}: 2
{Number}: WOS:000254899400005
{Pages}: 88-94
{Cited Count}: 3
{Date Displayed}: 2008
JAN 18 2008
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1684-5315
{Abstract}: The study was conducted to investigate yields of mushroom ( Agaricus bisporus) on wheat straw and waste tea leaves based composts. Mixtures ( 50: 50, v/v) of some locally available peats including peat of Bolu (PB), peat of Agacbasi (PA), peat of Caykara ( PC) and their mixture ( 80: 20; v/v) with which piece of mosaic and sand were used. Also, some activator materials such as wheat bran, wheat chaff, chicken manure, pigeon manure, and poplar leaves were used for A. bisporus cultivation. The results on wheat straw based composts provided the highest mushroom yield (23.01%) that was obtained on wheat straw and pigeon manure based compost using a mixture of PA with PC (50+50; v/v) as casing material. For waste tea leaves based composts, the highest mushroom yield (24.90%) were recorded on wheat straw and pigeon manure based compost using a mixture of PC with sand (80+20; v/v) as casing material.

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Sher, Hassan; Al-Yemeni, Mohammad; Khan, Kiramat
{Year}: 2011
{Title}: Cultivation of the oyster mushroom (pleurotus ostreatus (jacq.) p. kumm.) in two different agro-ecological zones of Pakistan.
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{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
{Volume}: 10
{Issue}: 2
{Pages}: 183-188
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1684-5315
{Keywords}: AMANITA-PHALLOIDES; Pleurotus ostreatus; agro-ecological zones; growth parameters; productions
{Abstract}: The current study describes the possibility of small-scale production facility for Pleurotus ostreatus under two different agro-ecological regions (Peshawar and Swat of Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa of Pakistan). Different growth parameters such as spawn running time, number of crops, stalk height, stalk diameter, cap size, fresh weight, number of production days and the interval in days between the time of bag opening and the time of starting fruiting bodies formation have shown promising results in both areas. Mean comparison of the two locations indicated that, 4 of the 7 parameters including stalk height, stalk diameter, cap size and fresh weight had greater values at Peshawar when compared with Swat. In contrast, the spawn running time, that is, mycelium growth took much longer time (84 days) at Swat compared with Peshawar (44 days). Formation of fruiting bodies at Swat was found later (7 days) than that of Peshawar (4 days). Similarly, the production period (70 days) at Swat exhibited much longer in contrast to Peshawar (49 days). The study concluded that mild winter temperatures of Peshawar region and low summer temperatures in Swat were found most conducive times of the year for growth and yield of Pleurotus ostreatus.
{Author Address}: King Saudi Univ, Dept Bot & Microbiol, Coll Sci, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; King Saudi Univ, Dept Bot & Microbiol, Coll Sci, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; COMSATS Univ, Dept Environm Sci, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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{Language}: English
{Country}: Saudi Arabia; Pakistan