Mushrooms grown
in high-altitude soil exhibiting distinct alterations in growth, biochemical composition
and antioxidant potential
Barsingi Sudha Rani and Patnala Kiranmayi
Res. J. Chem. Environ.; Vol. 28(7); 113-129;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/287rjce1130129; (2024)
Abstract
Functional foods like mushrooms are high in secondary metabolites and bioactive
chemicals with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antidiabetic, immune-stimulating
and other health-promoting qualities. This study investigates four mushroom varieties
including Cordyceps militaris, Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus djamor and Agaricus
bisporus, grown on Indian soil and natural environment for measurement of phenol
and flavonoid content, along with their antioxidant properties and biochemical makeup.
They had a large amount of phenolic and flavonoid content and high DPPH, H2O2 and
NO scavenging inhibition percentages, demonstrating strong antioxidant potential.
These mushroom extracts also contained a sizable amount of proline and nutritional
content like carbohydrate, protein, lipids and fiber. Among all the mushrooms, the
biochemical profile was significantly highest. Significant variations were also
seen in the amounts of moisture and ash in each sample.
This research aimed to determine how mixing soil with compost substrate affected
the yield and growth of mushrooms. The soil had a massive impact on forming more
mycelial colonies which were necessary for the entire spawn run and spawning to
pin head production and for the maturation of pins. It was discovered through this
research that combining soil and compost substrate can aid in the growth of good-quality
mushrooms and improve their productivity.
