Oyster Mushroom Tissue Culture Propagation And Spawn Making Production

 Ang Oyster Mushroom o Kabuteng Pamaypay ay isang uri ng fungus o amag na karaniwang tumutubo sa mga nabubulok na organikong bagay. Ito ay nakakain at mayaman sa mga betamina at mineral.

Ang Oyster Mushroom o Kabuteng Pamaypay ay isang uri ng fungus o amag na karaniwang tumutubo sa mga nabubulok na organikong bagay. Ito ay nakakain at mayaman sa mga bitamina at mineral.

Pinaniniwalaan din na ang pagkain ng kabute ay nagbibigay ng resistensiya para sa mga taong may sakit na tumor at kanser, mainam rin itong kainin ng mga taong may edad na at may labis na timbang dahil sa mababang calories at walang cholesterol.

Mushroom is almost a perfect food because of it’s nutritional benefits. It contains high quality proteins, essential amino acids such as; fats, vitamins, carbohydrates and fibers and some have medicinal values. With it’s unique taste and versatile use, it is also regarded as a favorite garnish and important delicacy in every household.

Growing these mushroom species is considered a potential intervention to increase productivity in the Rice Based Farming System. It is lucrative income generating activity that can be done year round using low- cost and locally available materials and requires only little space, low capital and lesser effort. Production materials are mainly agricultural wastes like rice straw, which contributes the biggest portion of waste in Rice areas.

Medicinal properties of Mushrooms
Antibacterial
Cardio-vascular
Anti-inflammatory
Cholesterol reducing
Anti-oxidant
Blood sugar moderating
Anti-tumor
Immune enhancer
Anti-viral
Liver tonic
Blood pressure regulation
Kidney tonic
Nerve tonic
Lung tonic
Stress reducing

  

Mushrooms & Vitamins

Vitamin D:       for healthy bones and teeth.

Vitamin B1: Thiamin needed for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. 

Vitamin B2: Riboflavin  helps maintain healthy red blood cells and promotes good vision and healthy skin.

Vitamin B3: Niacin  keeps the body’s digestive and nervous systems in good shape.

Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid: responsible in the production of hormones

Vitamin B9 - Folate: essential for the formation of red and white blood cells in bone marrow. 

Vitamin H – Biotin: Is essential in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates and is just another B-vitamin found in mushrooms.

 

MUSHROOMS & MINERALS

Potassium: aids in the maintenance of normal fluid and mineral balance, which helps to control blood pressure. Mushrooms contain more potassium than most other fruit and vegetables.  mushroom contains more potassium than a banana.

Calcium: 100g of mushrooms contains 2mg of calcium.Calcium provides the structure for teeth and bones and is needed for muscle contraction.

Iron: Mushrooms are good source of iron, which is essential to most life forms.

Zinc: stimulates the activity of approximately 100 enzymes that supports a healthy immune system.

Magnesium: helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and keeps bones strong

Selenium: This mineral works as an antioxidant, protecting body cells from damage that might lead to heart disease and some cancers.

Ergothioneine:  naturally occurring, antioxidant which is found in mushrooms. 


TERMINOLOGIES



Factors Affecting/ Influencing Mushroom Growth

Temperature
Light
Humidity
Food
Management

Mga Kabuteng tumutubo sa Pilipinas

Scientific name: Pleurotus species
Common name: White Oyster
Growing medium : Composted sawdust/Rice Straw & Sawdust
Growing Temperature: 24 – 30oC (Semi-temperate mushroom)

Scientific name : Pleurotus species
Common name : Yellow Oyster, Pink Oyster
Growing medium : Composted sawdust/Rice straw & sawdust
Growing Temp.: 24-30 ⁰C (Semi-temperate mushroom)

Scientific name : Volvariella volvaceae
Common name : Straw/Banana Mushroom
Growing medium : Dried banana leaves/Rice straw
Growing Temp.: 28-36⁰C (Tropical mushroom)

Scientific name : Agaricus bisporos
Common name :Button Mushroom
Growing medium :Composted Rice straw
Growing Temp.: 24-27 ⁰C (Temperate mushroom)

Scientific name : Ganoderma lucidum
Common name :Reishi or Lingzhi
Growing medium :Composted sawdust/Rice straw & sawdust
Growing Temp.: 20-25 ⁰C (Temperate mushroom)

Scientific name : Auricularia species
Common name :Tainga ng daga
Growing medium :Composted sawdust
Growing Temp.:7-21⁰C (Temperate mushroom)


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