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Pleurotus ostreatus Mushroom: A Promising Feed Supplement in Poultry Farming

Authors :
Gréta Törős
Hassan El-Ramady
Áron Béni
Ferenc Peles
Gabriella Gulyás
Levente Czeglédi
Mahendra Rai
József Prokisch
Source :
Agriculture, Vol 14, Iss 5, p 663 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex Fr.) P. Kumm mushrooms are cultivated on diverse by-products based on substrates that hold promise for mitigating antibiotic usage in the poultry industry and reducing environmental pollution. By incorporating agricultural by-products into mushroom cultivation, the functionality of the mushroom products can be increased, then the final product can be a more effective feed supplement. After mushroom cultivation, spent mushroom substrate (SMS) can be valorized, due to the presence of huge amounts of bioactive compounds like β-glucan, chitin, polyphenols, and flavonoids related to mycelia. As a prebiotic and antimicrobial feed supplement, these mushrooms positively influence gut microbiota, intestinal morphology, and thus overall poultry well-being. This article underscores the potential of solid-state fermentation (SSF) to enhance the bioactivity of oyster mushrooms and their derivatives, offering a cost-effective and efficient strategy for transforming unconventional feeding materials. Moreover, it emphasizes broader implications, including the reduction of antibiotic dependence in poultry farming, highlighting the promising integration of oyster mushrooms and their derivatives for sustainable and environmentally conscious poultry production.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20770472
Volume :
14
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Agriculture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.be0fa7f31d874b538e735b634169d488
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14050663