The Korean Journal of Mycology (한국균학회지)

The Korean Society of Mycology (한국균학회)
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Analysis of Sclerotia and Sporophores of Pleurotus tuber-regium Fr. an edible mushroom in Nigeria

  • Okhuoya, J.A. (Department of Botany, University of Benin) ;
  • Ajerio, C. (Department of Botany, University of Benin)
  • Published : 1988.12.30
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Abstract

Chemical analysis of both sclerotia and the fruits of Pleurotus tuber-regium showed higher values for such elements as calcium(Ca), iron(Fe), zine(Zn) in the fruits than in the sclerotia. On the contrary magnessium(Mg) was found to be higher in sclerotia than in the fruits. protein and carbohydrate were also found to be more in the fruits. There was no significant difference between the chemical values of old(1 year) and fresh sclerotia. Oil palm fruit fibre substrate produced sporophores with higher values for the minerals, protein and carbohydrate than those on riversand substrate.

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