Advances in Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences

Advances in Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences ISSN 2381-3911 Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-003, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals

Short Communications

Yield performance of Ganoderma lucidum (Fr.) Karst cultivation on substrates containing different protein and carbohydrate sources

E.Iclal Erkel

Kocaeli University, Arslanbey Agricultural Vocational School, Kocaeli-Turkey. E-mail: [email protected].

Accepted 22 October, 2018

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different dosages of molasses as a carbohydrate source and corn-gluten meal as a protein source on the yield of Ganoderma lucidum and to improve yield on solid state medium. Three dosages (1, 2 and 3%) of gluten meal or molasses were added to sawdust and bran based medium. Results showed that yield was increased significantly when 1% molasses and gluten meal were added to substrate media. Molasses was found to be the best supplement as a carbohydrate source compared to gluten which is rich in protein.

Key words: Ganoderma lucidum, Reishi, cultivation, molasses, gluten, substrate, yield