{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Ayala, M.; Gonzalez-Munoz, S. S.; Pinos-Rodriguez, J. M.; Vazquez, C.; Meneses, M.; Loera, O.; Mendoza, G. D.
{Year}: 2011
{Title}: Fibrolytic potential of spent compost of the mushroom Agaricus bisporus to degrade forages for ruminants
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{Star}: 0
{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH
{Volume}: 5
{Issue}: 3
{Number}: WOS:000293693600009
{Pages}: 241-249
{Cited Count}: 2
{Date Displayed}: 2011
FEB 4 2011
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1996-0808
{Abstract}: To evaluate the fibrolytic potential to degrade forages, extracts from spent compost of Agaricus bisporus (SCAB) were evaluated in vitro. Firstly, SCAB was cultivated for 50, 60 and 90 days (culture stage) and enzyme activity was evaluated. The highest cellulase activity was at 60 days; xylanase activity was not affected by culture stage and laccase activity increased as culture stage increased. Secondly, extracts of SCAB cultivated for 60 days were preserved by refrigeration, freezing, freeze-drying, refrigeration + benzoic acid, freezing + benzoic acid, freezing + glycerol, or freezing + benzoic acid-glycerol and then fibrolytic activity was evaluated. The highest fibrolytic activity was shown by SCAB frozen with addition of either glycerol or benzoic acid, or freeze-dried. Finally, effects of SCAB as an additive to enhance ruminal degradation of alfalfa hay, Taiwan grass, barley straw, and spent compost of A. bisporus were evaluated. Soluble fraction of dry matter of alfalfa and potential degradation of dry matter of Taiwan grass and barley straw were increased by SCAB. It is concluded that SCAB showed a noticeable fibrolytic activity which might increase degradation of forages in the rumen.

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Wu, Xiaotong; Xu, Rihua; Ren, Qiwei; Bai, Jing; Zhao, Ji
{Year}: 2012
{Title}: Factors affecting extracellular and intracellular polysaccharide production in submerged cultivation of Tricholoma Mongolicum
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{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH
{Volume}: 6
{Issue}: 5
{Pages}: 909-916
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1996-0808
{Keywords}: CORDYCEPS-MILITARIS; CULTURE-CONDITIONS; EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE; OPTIMIZATION; MYCELIA; PH; Tricholoma Mongolicum; extracellular polysaccharide; intracellular polysaccharide
{Abstract}: The mycelia of Tricholoma Mongolicum M-1 was used to study the effects of various carbon and nitrogen sources, initial pH, temperature, inoculums size, rotation speed and medium capacity on the production of extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) and intracellular polysaccharide (IPS) in shake-flask cultures. The optimization of submerged culture conditions were studied using single factor test and orthogonal matrix method. The results showed that the optimal medium contained 30 g/L yeast extract, 20 g/L glucose, 0.3% KH2PO4 and 0.3% MgSO4, then the optimal cultivation conditions were: pH 6.5, temperature 25 degrees C, inoculums size 12% and rotation speed 180 rpm. Under these optimal conditions, the maximum EPS and IPS concentrations reached 1.187 and 1.073 g/L respectively, which were twice as much as the yields at the basal medium.
{Author Address}: Inner Mongolia Univ, Coll Life Sci, Hohhot 010021, Peoples R China; Inner Mongolia Univ, Coll Life Sci, Hohhot 010021, Peoples R China; Inner Mongolia Univ, Coll Life Sci, Hohhot 010021, Peoples R China; Inner Mongolia Univ, Coll Life Sci, Hohhot 010021, Peoples R China; Inner Mongolia Univ, Coll Life Sci, Hohhot 010021, Peoples R China; Inner Mongolia Univ, Coll Environm & Resources, Hohhot 010021, Peoples R China
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{Language}: English
{Country}: Peoples R China; Peoples R China

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Slama, A.; Fortas, Z.; Boudabous, A.; Neffati, M.
{Year}: 2010
{Title}: Cultivation of an edible desert truffle (Terfezia boudieri Chatin)
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{Star}: 0
{Journal}: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH
{Volume}: 4
{Issue}: 22
{Pages}: 2350-2356
{ISBN/ISSN}: 1996-0808
{Keywords}: HELIANTHEMUM; ASSOCIATIONS; MYCORRHIZA; CLAVERYI; Helianthemum sessiliflorum; arid land; desert truffle; cultivation; plantation; mycorrhization; seeds
{Abstract}: This research was conducted to study the fruiting of an edible truffle Terfezia boudieri Chatin in fields using mycorrhizal plants of Helianthemum sessiliflorum Desf. Pers. in two soil types (gypsy and sandy loam soils). Two cultivation methods have been tested. The first is the transplantation of inoculated plants (with T. boudieri ascospores) maintained in greenhouse and the second is the seedling of inoculated H. sessiliflorum seeds in experimental field (24 m(2)). The first ascocarps was detected one year after (2006) nearby transplanted plants in gypsy soil, two fruiting bodies of T. boudieri were observed in both soil types near the plants obtained by direct inoculation of H. sessiliflorum seeds in the second year (2007). Three years after (2009), the experimental field produces two ascocarps close to transplanted plants in sand loamy soil and directly seedling plants in gypsy soil.
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{Language}: English
{Country}: Tunisia

{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Author}: Mabuza, M. L.; Ortmann, G. F.; Wale, E.
{Year}: 2012
{Title}: DETERMINANTS OF FARMERS' PARTICIPATION IN OYSTER MUSHROOM PRODUCTION IN SWAZILAND: IMPLICATIONS FOR PROMOTING A NON-CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE
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{Star}: 0
{Journal}: AGREKON
{Volume}: 51
{Issue}: 4
{Pages}: 19-40
{ISBN/ISSN}: 0303-1853
{Keywords}: TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION; PLEUROTUS; DIVERSIFICATION; CULTIVATION; EXOGENEITY; INNOVATION; HOUSEHOLD; DECISIONS; MODELS; Mushroom; non-conventional agricultural enterprise; Swaziland
{Abstract}: Despite receiving substantial support from the public and private sectors, the mushroom industry in Swaziland is still characterised by extremely low production volumes largely because few farmers have opted to include the mushroom enterprise in their farming systems. Considering the prevailing conditions that favour oyster mushroom production, there is a need to understand why many farmers are not engaged in this enterprise. This study uses cross-section data to identify factors that influence farmers' decisions of whether or not to participate in oyster mushroom production. Using two-stage probit least squares and two-stage conditional maximum likelihood estimation procedures, the results indicate that apart from the level of farm diversification and farmers' perceptions towards mushrooms, decisions of whether or not to produce are influenced mainly by institutional factors. Bearing in mind that mushrooms are not plants but fungi, farmers are bound to have mixed perceptions towards the enterprise and these perceptions are likely to have an influence on its acceptability. However, as established from the results, with improved awareness, training and mentoring, farmers are likely to develop positive attitudes as they would understand the circumstances associated with the production of edible mushrooms. Evidence drawn from this study suggests that policy interventions aimed at creating an enabling environment for the enterprise may remain ineffective unless they are paralleled by improvements in rural infrastructure and access to markets.
{Author Address}: Univ KwaZulu Natal, Sch Agr Earth &amp; Environm Sci, ZA-3209 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Univ KwaZulu Natal, Sch Agr Earth &amp; Environm Sci, ZA-3209 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Univ KwaZulu Natal, Sch Agr Earth &amp; Environm Sci, ZA-3209 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
{Database Provider}: Web of Science SCI
{Language}: English
{Country}: South Africa