AUTHOR=Zied Diego C. , Caitano Cinthia E. C. , Pardo-Gimenez Arturo , Dias Eustáquio S. , Zeraik Maria L. , Pardo Jose E. 

TITLE=Using of Appropriated Strains in the Practice of Compost Supplementation for Agaricus subrufescens Production

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

VOLUME=2

YEAR=2018

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00026

DOI=10.3389/fsufs.2018.00026

ISSN=2571-581X

ABSTRACT=<p>The aim of this study was to analyse the viability of supplementation of <italic>Agaricus subrufescens</italic> compost with different organic materials, using three commercial strains. Compost was prepared by the traditional method and was used as a control (without supplementation). Six supplements were applied and can be separated into four categories: (i) commercial supplements (recommended to <italic>Agaricus bisporus</italic> and <italic>Pleurotus ostreatus</italic>); (ii) supplements based on agro-industrial waste (provided by peanut and acerola juice); (iii) supplements based on noble grains (a mix with bran of soybean, corn, and cotton); and (iv) a blend of supplements (ii) and (iii) (peanut waste, acerola juice waste, and noble grains—a mixture of 33.3% each). The results showed that the practice of supplementation is an important tool to improve the yield in the industrial production of <italic>A. subrufescens</italic>. Waste materials and noble grains can be selected as quality supplements. The use of appropriated strains is essential for the success of the supplementation practice.</p>